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Tenali Rama helps Contiloe Pictures bag Zee Rishtey award
MUMBAI: Contiloe Pictures’ has been on an award-winning spree this year. Recently, their newest offering on Sab TV Tenali Rama was awarded at the Zee Rishtey Awards 2017 in the “Rishto Ki Parakh” category.
The recently-launched show is based on the famous Telugu poet Tenali Rama and his adventures. This is Contiloe’s first offering in the historical comedy genre, and this award is a testament of all the hard work that has gone into creating this show.
Contiloe is known to be a pioneer in the television industry for producing successful historical and mythological shows such as Maharana Pratap, Jhansi Ki Rani, Chakravartin Ashoka, Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman and Vighnaharta Ganesh.
Zee Rishtey Awards will air on 15 October 2017 at 7pm on Zee TV.
Contiloe Pictures CEO Abhimanyu Singh said, “At Contiloe, we have always been motivated to tell stories that are a mixture of entertainment and values. Tenali Rama is a mix of wit, humour and learning, served with loads of fun and entertainment.”
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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.
