GECs
Channel 7 unveils its anthem: ‘Karna Hai to Karna Hai’
New Delhi, June 27th 2006: A song of celebration, a symbol of unity, a mission in harmony, Channel 7’s anthem “Karna Hai to Karna Hai” expresses the passion and zeal driving the channel. The anthem reflects the channel’s positioning statement “Khabar Har Keemat Par” illustrating its desire to showcase news as it is, in true form. This creative initiative by the channel is a first time in the industry.
A unique blend of contemporary and classical music, the song ‘Karna Hai to Karna Hai” is composed by none other than the famous duo of Vishal & Shekhar. Vishal sings the anthem and the lyrics are by the creative team of Brand David. Some of the other compositions by the duo include ‘Dus’, ‘Jhankaar Beats’, and ‘Salaam Namaste’ etc.
“The spirit of the anthem is encouraging and inspiring and gives the editorial team the impetus to achieve their goals under any circumstances. The lyrics epitomises the essence of newsgathering and the commitment of a news reporter whose job demands him to be anywhere, anytime sourcing and reporting news from ground zero across the globe” said Ashutosh, Managing Editor, Channel 7
Sharing his views on the anthem launch, Dilip Venkatraman, Director Marketing said, “This anthem transcends the news genre, it is inspirational and motivational and is applicable in all walks of life, everyday”.
“The vibrancy and the enthusiasm of the channel 7 team was infectious and made my work easy. The lyrics are a blend of this enthusiasm I experienced with the team, the work they do and the commitment they showcased. I wish Channel 7 the very best in their endeavors.” added Vishal Dadlani, Co- Composer & Singer for the anthem.
About Channel 7
Channel 7 is the Hindi news channel of the TV 18 Network. The channel includes original content that is designed to appeal to its viewers. Channel 7 focuses on building a channel that reflects the moment and engages with viewers over important issues of the day. Hard news is the core offering to keep alive the sharpness of News. Channel 7 promises to deliver Khabar Har Keemat Par!
GECs
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.
