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Mayavi Maling: A never-seen-before world of fantasy on Indian television
Mumbai: The spectacular promo of the VFX extravaganza, Mayavi Maling, has sparked great curiosity amongst the audience and garnered immense appreciation. The grandeur of the show promises to capture everyone’s imagination and transport the audience to a fantasy world. Its compelling storyline laced with magic, action, romance, mystery and thrill will catch audience’s attention delighting adults and children alike, thus making it a fitting family entertainer.
Mayavi Maling is an engaging tale of finding the strength within and standing up against even the mightiest of evils. The three simple human princesses of Maling are tasked with the grave responsibility of saving their prosperous and tranquil kingdom, when immensely powerful blue winged beings blessed with magical powers, threaten to capture their kingdom. Their quest to defend their beloved empire takes them on an enthralling journey filled with magic, adventure and self-realization.
Set in a fantasy world, the show features Neha Solanki, Vaani Sood and Gracy Goswami as the three princesses – Pranali, Eshwarya and Garima respectively. Actor Shakti Anand essays the role of the princesses’ father and the King of Maling, whereas Harshad Arora, takes on the role of Angad, the powerful and evil Prince of Mahapuram, a neighbouring kingdom.
Apart from its stellar cast, the show boasts of state-of-the-art technology that brings alive the magical world. Internationally acclaimed VFX stalwart Prana Studios that has worked on renowned projects including the Game of Thrones and Thor : The Dark World has created the spellbinding visual effects for Mayavi Maling. The engrossing storyline and universe is the brainchild of the creator of the show Vivek Bahl and Peninsula Pictures. Ace Bollywood art director Rajat Poddar’s vision promises to wow the audiences and transport them to this magical world.
Expressing the excitement, Vivek Bahl says, “Mayavi Maling is the perfect blend of gripping storyline and visual masterpiece. It will set a new benchmark for family entertainers on Indian television. The well-sketched characters, detailed storyline, setup and visual effects make it one of the most inimitable offering for audiences across the country. We are confident that people will enjoy it as much as we are joyous to present it for them.”
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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.
