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Zindagi partners Zee Learn to celebrate Teacher’s Day
MUMABI: Zindagi has associated with Zee Learn’s Kidzee and Mount Litera to thank the people who shape the minds of our future.
Zindagi is planning to bring a special ‘Teacher’s Day Shukriya’ episode on 6 September, with the heart-warming story of Akhil from Chandigarh – a young boy who had a tough time adjusting to hostel life. In this episode, Akhil says Shukriya to his teacher not only for helping make his transition to hostel life easier but for also encouraging him and completely changing his life for the better.
Through the #ShukriyaMyTeacher campaign, students from across 2200 Kidzee and Mount Litera Zee schools will get a chance to say Shukriya to the teachers.
Additionally, students from the 900 Kidzee schools will make cards for their teachers and stamp their hand impressions on a wall, dedicating it to their favourite teacher. Over and above these activities, the students at Mount Litera School will write special messages for their teachers on a wall, make certificates for their teachers to thank them for their support and hard work.
Considering APJ Abdul Kalams’s love for children, the kids at Mount Litera School will also organise an exhibition dedicated to him with stories, pictures and artwork created by the students.
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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.
