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Zoom to launch a fashion reality show on 8 March
MUMBAI: Zoom is launching a reality show titled ‘Fashion Drill – Model of Honour’ on 8 March.
The show will air every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 pm.
Presented by Pepe Jeans London and powered by Yamaha, renowned stalwarts in the industry like Alison Kanuga, Subi Samuel and Nethra Raghuraman will guide the contestants on the passion, dedication and technique needed to make it “big” in the industry.
With Samuel, Raghuraman and Kanuga, the twelve contestants will be mentored and tested through a series of rigorous regime be it the photo-shoots, ramp-walk, ad film shoots, print ad shoots and everything else possible to bring out the best in them.
The episodes promise to give viewers their fill of glamour with surprise visits from celebrity judges that range from well-established models and designers.
Only one male and one female contestant will stand a chance to win modelling contracts worth Rs 500,000 each with Toabh, a wardrobe from Pepe Jeans London and bikes from Yamaha. These models will also be a part of the special feature in Elle magazine.
ET Now, Times Now and Zoom CEO Avinash Kaul said, “Zoom is seen by the youth as the go-to destination for current fashion trends and glamour updates. The Zoom Fashion Drill – Model of Honour is by far one of the biggest platforms that takes aspirants a step closer to understanding the world of fashion. Having roped in industry stalwarts and celebrities for this show we aim to give our audiences an exciting show with interesting insights on what it takes to make it big in the industry.”
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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.
