GECs
Discovery Jeet gets good spread at launch
MUMBAI: Discovery Jeet, the latest entrant from Discovery Communications India, makes its debut in the Hindi GEC genre with a Chrome OTS of 66.6% translating to 54.5 million households across a universe of 81.9 million households in Urban India. Within the Hindi speaking markets, this translates to an OTS of 78.1% equivalent to 45.4 million households across an HSM universe of 58.2 million households. Within the 6 metros, this translates to an OTS of 72.6% equivalent to 22.4 million households – As per the Chrome DM data at 1pm, 12-02.2018. (While the channel has got its distribution in rural households, the data is not represented in this current study. The number would be much higher if one were to take the figure for both Urban+ Rural ).
For a perspective, a comparative analysis on the availability of Discovery Jeetvis-à-visStar Plus and Star Bharathasbeen done,the following are its numbers:
OTS is the actual census based, percentage connectivity of a channel covering 168 million homes, reported by Chrome Data Analytics and Media, spread across Analog cable, Digital Cable and DTH. The same is updated and reported to 400+ channels on a daily basis in Chrome Track 2.0.
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.
