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Zee TV ropes in Miss America to crown the winner of DID Super Moms North America!
MUMBAI: After a phenomenal success of Dance India Dance North America 2013 and Dance India Dance Little Masters North America 2014, with more than 20,000 videos, 2 rounds of ground auditions across 16 cities, and topping the ratings chart, Zee TV Americas is all set to open doors for DID Super Moms North America. Super Moms will give a platform to women who gave up their dreams of becoming a dancer and settled for a career, family, and motherhood. DID Super Moms North America aims to give “Umeed” (Hope) to millions of mothers across North America who aspire to make a name for themselves in the field of dance.
More than 20,000 moms from all over North America have submitted their audition videos online and through ground auditions. Out of 20,000 entries received, 65 have been selected to participate and compete in the Mega Auditions round to be held in New York on November 10th 2014. Nina Davuluri – Miss America and Rupal Patel – Founder of International Arya Dance Academy, will judge contestants and select the top 12 finalists who will compete for the Crown of DID Super Moms North America!
Zee TV Americas general manager Sameer Targe said, “This is the third 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 than Nina Davuluri – to judge our Super Moms – who has truly lived her dream and passion and has become an inspiration to millions of South Asians in the US.”
Miss America Nina Davuluri added, “Growing up watching Zee TV, I’m so excited to be a judge on Dance India Dance! I can’t wait to meet all the amazing Super Moms and see them showcase their talents and live out their dreams–that’s what this is all about! I’m also thrilled to be returning to India this December for the first time since winning the title of Miss America 2014. It’s going to be a brilliant homecoming!”
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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.
