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Ace creative visionary Anirudh Pathak helms his first individual project ‘Prithvi Vallabh’
MUMBAI: Anirudh Pathak has a lot of big shows in his kitty. The writer turned now producer excelled in successfully creating 4000 hours of content as show runners for his magnum opus and revolutionary show – Devon ke Dev..Mahadev and other unforgettable shows like Siya ke Ram, Mahakumbh and Hatim for the Indian audience has earned himself the title of ‘creative guru’ in the Industry. He focused on human touch points for the Indian viewers which made his shows a mega hit on the small screen.
In the year 2015, Anirudh Pathak created his own venture named ‘Writers Galaxy Studio’ with a vision that ‘great stories are born out of disruption’. The writer turned producer will have his first show Prithvi Vallabh soon airing on Sony Entertainment Television under Sony Originals.
“At Writers Galaxy we aim to give the audience premium content and impactful property. Prithvi Vallabh will be our first offering as a production house in the Indian Television market. The story is an untold one from the soils of the Indian dynasty. The history of this king and his love story will win the audiences heart. At Writers Galaxy we believe in delivering great Indian stories relived on the television screen for the global market. We are confident that Prithvi Vallabh will create huge waves in the Indian Television history as we promise content like never before”, says Anirudh Pathak.
Prithvi Vallabh stars the versatile actor Ashish Sharma along with Sonarika Bhadoria who will make her comeback on TV after Devon ke Dev..Mahadev. The show will air in January 2018 on Sony Entertainment Television under Sony Originals.
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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.
