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It is not about TV or digital; it is about TV and digital, says Punit Goenka
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has completed 26 glorious years of entertaining the world.
Zeel MD and CEO Punit Goenka said, “26 years ago, we took our first step to create stories that entertain, inspire, and touch hearts. In this extraordinary journey, we have always delivered exceptional value to our consumers, viewers and stakeholders. With a strong presence across multiple entertainment platforms – from broadcasting, movies, music, digital, live entertainment and theatre, we aim to garner the maximum share of the consumer’s mind space. Going forward, we will continue to build on our customer first approach to delight consumers across the world by creating entertainment and experiences that inspire to transcend the ordinary. We are a 26 years ‘Young’ Company and there are many more to come!”
A journey that commenced with its Chairman Subash Chandra taking the first steps in forming not just a company, but an entire industry that today employs around 3.5-4 million people; Zeel evolved into an all-encompassing entertainment company offering quality content across multiple platforms and languages reaching over 1.3 billion viewers across the globe.
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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.
