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ZEEL to unveil new look of Zee TV on 15 Oct
MUMBAI: Subhash Chandra-led ZEEL is all set to unveil a new look of its Hindi general entertainment channel Zee TV, from 15 October.
Sources close to the development confirmed to Indiantelevision.com that, on 15 October, the network will present Zee TV in the new avatar with a new orange logo and tag line — ‘Aaj Lihkenge Kal.’
Indiantelevision.com tried to reach out to the Zee TV deputy business head Deepak Rajadhyaksha but did not get any response till the time of filing this story.
The network revealed the logo at Zee Rishtey Awards 2017 on the successful completion of 25 years. The awards show will be telecast on Zee TV on 15 October.
As per Indiantelevision.com information, there will not be major changes in the programming line-up. The channel is soon to launch its new offering Dil Dhoonta Hai.
Produced by Nitin Vaidya under Dashami Creations, Dil Dhoonta Hai is a love story of a Maharashtrian boy and a Punjabi girl, who eventually get married. Shivya Pathania (the female lead) will now be seen playing a Punjabi housewife opposite the famous Marathi TV actor Stavan Shinde (the male lead), who is making his Hindi TV debut with this show.
The show will be aired from 21 September from Monday to Friday at 1030pm. Also, the channel is all set to launch its flagship dance reality show Dance India Dance.
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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.
