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Zee’s ‘Kanhaiyya’ gets a breather from SC
MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has given temporary relief to Zee’s beleaguered Sunday morning show Kanhaiyya.
Last weekend, the apex court temporarily set aside the stay on telecast of the serial imposed by the Mumbai High Court last Thursday, allowing Zee to air the second episode yesterday morning at 9:30 am.
The Supreme Court will now decide Kanhaiyya’s fate on 4 April. Zee officials however prefer to remain tightlipped about the issue.
A quick recap of the legal tussle thus far:
Production company Sundial Communications approached the court on 28 February and filed a suit alleging copyright violation. The scheduled launch on 9 March was subsequently stalled after Justice SA Bobde passed an interim injunction on 7 March, restraining Zee from going ahead with the telecast of Kanhaiyya.
Zee then moved the division bench comprising Justice AP Shah and Justice DK Deshmukh and succeeded in getting a stay on the injunction, and aired the first episode on 16 March. Later however, the same bench, after a preview session of both the shows, vacated the stay on the injunction.
The channel was unable to air the second episode on 23 March but managed to get interim relief from the Supreme Court and aired the same on 30 March.
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HC rules against Zee in ‘Kanhaiyya’ case
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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.
