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&TV’s Paramavatar Shri Krishna stands tall at Kumbh Mela 2019
MUMBAI: Celebrating the spirit of the Hindu legends and the holy river of the Ganges, the ongoing Ardh Kumbh at Prayagraj is seeing over millions of pilgrims currently. Aligning to the sanctity of the event and venerating another such loved Hindu Lord, &TV has set up a huge installation of Lord Krishna from their popular show Paramavatar Shri Krishna at the Kumbh Mela this time.
Devotees gathered at the ghats are in for a visual treat as they see the installation of everyone’s favourite little makhanchor, Krishna from the show. Kanha’s proximity to the ghats, a sacred site, adds to their religious fervour. Pilgrims can enjoy bhajjans all day and participate in the daily aartis, performed by a dedicated pandit. The rotating Kanha installation stands 16 feet tall in 3D, ensuring it is visible for darshan even from a distance.
The Kumbh Mela is undoubtedly one of the biggest religious gatherings in not just India, but the world over. It enjoys the status of being not just one of the oldest, but also one of the most iconic festivals in the country celebrated with great faith. The event provides a great opportunity for brands to innovatively connect with their consumers real-time with unmatchable scale.
Produced by Peninsula Pictures, &TV’s Paramavatar Shri Krishna unfolds the stories of how the Gokul ke Nandlal came to be revered as Lord Shri Krishna. The show has been loved immensely by its viewers and airs every Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm on &TV.
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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.
