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ZEEL president – Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Mr. Avnindra Mohan conferred prestigious “CA Distinguished Achiever – 2017” Award by ICAI
MUMBAI: Mr. Avnindra Mohan, President – Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has been selected as the winner of the prestigious award in the category “CA Distinguished Achiever-2017” for exceptional performances and achievements by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. In a glittering award ceremony held on 19th January 2018 at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry presented the said award to Mr. Mohan in the presence of CA Nilesh Vikamsey – President of ICAI and CA Naveen N.D. Gupta, Vice President of ICAI.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Suresh Prabhu said that Indian economy is on a fast track growth path and is likely to be of the size 5 trillion dollar in the near future. Dwelling further he pointed out that out of this 5 trillion dollar, approx. 60% i.e. 3 trillion dollar is likely to be the share of service sector and that Chartered Accountants can play a key role in achieving the same. He urged the CA fraternity to be a part of this growth story by providing its inputs and expertise in policy making and ensuring regulatory compliances, thereby contributing and catalyzing the entire development process.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is the apex body of Chartered Accountants in India. Every year the institute awards Chartered Accountants who excel in their respective fields. The awardee(s) are selected by a high profile independent jury. This year the jury was headed by Mr. Ajay Piramal, the noted industrialist and consisted of various other eminent persons.
An alumni of IIM-Kozhikode, Mr. Mohan is a Chartered Accountant, Law Graduate (LLB), PGDBM & Chartered Financial Analyst. In a career spanning over 34 years, he has served with various reputed companies and multi-national organizations. He is actively interacting with various Trade bodies, Associations such as FICCI, ASSOCHAM, etc., Regulatory Authorities (TRAI) & Ministries viz. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce (DIPP) on various industry-related issues such as Content Piracy, Broadcasting Treaties, IPRs, Copyrights, Content Code for Broadcasters, International Taxation, etc. He has been representing Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) in the discussions relating to WIPO & WTO treaties for Broadcasting Sector. He is also a member of Legal Committee of Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF).
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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.
