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Nakul Dev Mahajan to judge ‘DID North America’
MUMBAI: Zee TV America is all set to open the door for DID North America 2015 and Nakul Dev Mahajan, ‘Hollywood’s Favorite Bollywood Choreographer’ who made Michelle Obama and Nina Davuluri dance to his beats will now Judge DID North America 2015. Mahajan, an America Bollywood choreographer and dancer, has been choreographing and dancing for more than 25 years. He has choreographed for all the major TV networks and is best known for his work on ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’
DID North America gets even more grand this season, 20 finalists have been selected from over 18,000 entries received. These 20 finalists will fly to Mumbai and compete for the title of DID North America 2015 in July.
Zee TV America general manager Sameer Targe says, “This is the 4th season of Dance India Dance North America and every year we strive to take it a notch higher. This is not just a show for us – this is a platform where we try to give back to our community and take people closer to their dreams and passion! I truly feel that there could be no one better choice than Nakul Dev Mahajan– to judge our very talented South Asian Gen Y.”
Mahajan says, “Dance India Dance is a household name and the North America chapter is such a huge platform for the 2nd generation of aspiring dancers to showcase their talents. Not only am I honored to be a part of the judging panel, but also excited to see these kids rock that stage.”
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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.
