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Zee TV Canada partners with Gurdas Maan’s Live tour
MUMBAI: Sai Productions and Zee TV Canada bring the living legend, Gurdas Maan, Live in Concert to Canada. The concerts are being held in 6 big cities across Canada in September, starting with Vancouver, BC on the 5th. The tour promises to entertain attendees with versatile performances and music that will make them want to get up and dance!
Zee TV Canada is giving viewers a once in a lifetime opportunity to win VIP tickets to the much awaited tour. Additionally, the winner at each city will also receive a backstage pass to take picture with the legend himself!
Don’t miss to watch the up-close and personal interview with Gurdas Maan only on Zee TV Canada on 30 August, 20:30 EST / 17:30 PST.
Sameer Targe, Head of Business for Zee Americas stated, “Shri Maan Sahab is no less than a legend himself. I have never seen as high voltage and engaging performer like him, he can single handedly carry a 3 hour show by himself and still not be tired. It is our privilege to be part of this historic moment and bring an opportunity to our viewers to meet with him in person.”
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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.
