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ZEEL gets NCLT approval for restructuring acquired Anil Ambani GEC business
MUMBAI: The Essel Group owned Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) is moving ahead on getting legal approvals for the restructuring of the Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance general entertainment television broadcasting business.
Yesterday, it got the thumbs up from the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its arrangement to demerge the general entertainment broadcast business Reliance Big Broadcasting (RBB) Pvt Ltd, Big Magic Ltd (BML) and Azalia Broadcast Pvt Ltd.
These companies had come its way when it announced its deal to acquire 100 per cent of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd’s (RBNL’s) TV business while sister company Zee Media Corp swallowed 49 per cent of its radio business for approximately Rs 1,900 crore in late November 2016. The
At the time of the acquisition, RBBL, BML and Azalia had top lines of Rs 61.17 crore, Rs 58.95 crore and Rs 0.06 crore respectively for the year ended 31 March 2016. While the first had five TV channel licences (two were operational –Big Magic and Big Ganga, three non-operational Big Gaurav, Big Magic Punjab and Big Magic HD), the second looked after the ad sales and distribution of the channels, and the third had one TV licence for Big Magic Thrill.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
