GECs
Zee TV the leader amongst GECs
MUMBAI: As per the recently released BARC HSM weekly data (Urban + Rural) for week 20 ’18, Zee TV has claimed the top position in Hindi GEC space with 316640 impressions in HSM and 199155 impressions in urban markets and saw a robust growth across its primetime fiction shows. The channel continued to be a leader for four consecutive weeks with an average of 327938 impressions’ 000 in HSM.
Despite the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Zee TV remained unaffected and was the only channel that grew 3% during the season. It was also No. 1 in prime time with 182894 impressions in ‘000 on the back of its top shows including Kundali Bhagya, Kumkum Bhagya and Ishq Subhaan Allah. The channel was also the leader across its primetime slots from 9:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. on weekdays with its shows – Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya, Ishq Subhan Allah, Aap Ke Aa Jaane Se and Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morre and weekends 9:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. with DID Li’l Masters.
Commenting on the ratings, Zee TV, Deputy Business Head, Deepak Rajadhyaksha said, “The continuous success of our fiction and non-fiction offerings is truly overwhelming. Zee TV has grown by leaps and bounds on the back of interesting concepts and storylines and our success stands proof to our steadily strengthening relationship with our viewers. We are extremely thrilled to be the number one Hindi general entertainment channel and humbled by the constant support of our partners and audience.”
GECs
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.
