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Asianet Television Awards ’26 celebrates women, Malayalam TV 
Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrated the achievements of Malayalam television while placing a special focus on women empowerment this year. The event embraced the theme ‘She is the Colour’, highlighting the strength, resilience and accomplishments of women across the entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished women personalities for their contributions to arts and culture. Among those recognised was veteran playback singer Vimala Varma, widely known as the first Malayalam playback singer. The awards also paid tribute to Padma Shri recipients Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their significant contributions.
Prominent figures from the Malayalam film and television industry were present at the event. Actress Shweta Menon, who currently serves as the President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award-winning actress Surabhi Lakshmi were also felicitated during the ceremony for their achievements and contributions to the industry.
The awards evening saw the presence of several actors and personalities 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, among others. Kishan Kumar, Executive Vice President – Malayalam at JioStar, also attended the event.
The ceremony recognised excellence across multiple categories in Malayalam television, celebrating the creative contributions of artists, performers and technicians who continue to shape the industry.
Apart from the awards presentation, the evening also featured a range of entertainment segments including dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by television and film stars, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.
The Asianet Television Awards 2026 will be telecast on Asianet on March 14 and 15, bringing the celebration of Malayalam television and its stars to audiences across Kerala and beyond.
