GECs
ZEEL to revamp Big Magic, Big Ganga
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) still seems to be in a celebratory mood after its recent 25th year anniversary. After rebranding its entire Zee’s bouquet, the network is soon to revamp the Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’s (RBNL) television business that it acquired in November 2016.
The channel is planning to rebrand Big Magic to Zee Magic and Big Ganga to Zee Ganga, a source close to the development confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com. The revamp is slated to happen early next month.
The television broadcasting business of the Reliance group entities currently comprises two operational general entertainment channels (Big Magic and Big Ganga) and four other TV licenses.
Big Magic, which was earlier a comedy channel, positioned itself as a variety general entertainment channel (GEC). Taking its multi-genre league forward, the network added four new shows to it line up.
The channel launched four shows that include, Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav, which will depict the mythical story of 52 shaktipeeths from the perspective of one of the most powerful and raging forms of Lord Shiva – Bhairav, Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai, Tera Baap Mera Baap, and Deewane Anjane.
Big Ganga is the second GEC by RBNL and caters to Bihar and Jharkhand.
GECs
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.
