MUMBAI: The journey to decide India‘s favorite laughter ka Badshah has reached its finale stage. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, the show that has created amazing talents over the years culminates its fourth season with an action-packed grand finale on Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 p.m. only on Star One! While battling it out with various contestants, the four finalists- Bharti Singh, Suresh Albela, Sikandar and Wali and Ras Bihari Gaur have entertained the audience across the nation with their side splitting performances. And now watch out as to who steals the hearts of the judges and audiences to become the Hasi Ka Badshah!

The finale episode promises to be a spectacular event with splendid performances choreographed by Lollypop while Shweta Pandit and Punjabi puttar Mika Singh set the stage ablaze with some foot-tapping music. Adding to the fun and excitement, Laughter Challenge 2 winner Rauf Lala will be at his funny best. And that‘s not all; the very vivacious and cool Chunky Pandey will join in the Grand Finale with Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shatrughan Sinha as the special Jury.

The four finalists are ready to give your dose of comedy and fun once again with their best gags, wits, quips coupled with ‘laugh-till-you-drop‘ moments on your television screens as it is their last chance to woo everyone.

Catch the grand finale of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4 on Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 pm and be a part of this exciting laughter battle only on Star One.

MUMBAI: A reality show with a difference?a platform to flaunt talent?experience the drama, the joys and thrills of meeting with the who‘s who of Bollywood! ZoOm Idea Bollywood Club, India‘s first indigenous reality show brings to light real-life stories of struggling artists who have the most heart-wrenching anecdotes to share. Today, through this path-breaking show four lucky aspirants ? Rajiv Chamba from Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Saral Roshan of Amravati, Maharashtra, Shubh Joshi from Nainital, Uttarakhand and Ejaz Khan from Ahmedabad have earned a life time opportunity to work with celebrated producers, directors, lyricists and choreographers.

"Am so excited and so thrilled, I look forward to working with Roop Kumar Rathodji. I have been to so many competitions and yet there have been no results. But I have a feeling that this will definitely work out", said contestant singer Rajiv Chamba, a small town lad, who was offered his first break as a playback singer by Singer and music director Roop Kumar Rathod.

An emotional contestant singer Saral Roshan said, "My dream to become a playback singer for Bollywood has become a reality. I am thankful to Rohit Royji for giving me a break and I hope to do justice to it".

"It was a good experience, I will always treasure this moment. Since the last two years I have been giving auditions after auditions and finally I got a chance to showcase my talent on Idea Bollywood Club. Vikram Bhattji assured me a role in his next film", said the ever smiling contestant actor Shubh Joshi

"It was a long and testing struggle for me. I am very happy, both Ganesh Acharya and Jagmohan Mundhraji like my work and I thank ZoOm and Bollywood Club that my dream to become an actor has been realized", said an excited contestant actor Ejaz Khan

In the first episode itself, Rohit Roy was very impressed with Saral Roshan. Saral is a struggling singer and Rohit offered him an opportunity to sing in his next film as a playback singer. In the same week, Vikram Bhatt was so floored by Shubh Joshi, a struggling actor, that he offered him a role in his next film. Earlier this week, singer and music director Roop Kumar Rathod has promised Rajiv Chamba his first break as a playback singer. While Ejaz Khan, who failed to impressed judges Shiney Ahuja and Kunal Shivdasani in his earlier performance with his six pack Abs has hit the right code this time around and director Jagmohan Mundhra offered him a role in his next film. If there is true talent, it does not get unnoticed at Bollywood Club! What‘s more is that just as it offered a platform to strugglers, ZoOm will make sure that promises made to them are kept and they get their break in Bollywood.

Launched on 8th September 2008, Idea Bollywood Club is a path-breaking reality show, which offers aspirants an opportunity to get that one big break and get lucky. Unlike other reality shows, it does not promise any kind of gratification at the end. And yet it is the only reality show in the industry which has made the dreams of four strugglers come true in only a span of four weeks.

So keep watching as more dreams turn into reality on Idea Bollywood Club, Monday ? Friday at 8 PM only on ZoOm.

MUMBAI: This musical weekend started off with a big shock as Shaan revealed that this Friday would change the history of Indian Television. For the first time, Friday would witness an elimination round which would leave the contestants, judges and audience completely awestruck. All the three judges were confused as there was no voting last week and hence, no scope for elimination. But Shaan was determined and assured to disclose the suspense towards the end of the show.

Back in the mood of music, the contestants were all set to perform their best on Remix theme set for this Friday. Ritisha ignited the heat as she crooned to the tune of the peppy number ?Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar?. Her performance was liked by the judges but Monty suggested that she could have done much better. Punjab da puttar Vipul recreated the magic from the golden days as he lend his voice to the lovely track ?Gulabi aankhen?. Sukhwinder complimented Vipul for his consistency .The other contestant Rohit came up with a melodious track ?Bheegi Bheegi?. The judges were satisfied with his singing skill and they felt that Rohit had performed straight from his heart.

Saptaparna was clearly the show stealer as her performance on the song ?Koi Shehri Babu? gained high applause from one and all. Sukhwinder was overwhelmed by her singing style as it reflected her emotions, while Ismail declared that Saptaparna has it all to win over the title. The Delhi boy, Ravi, faced a tough challenge as he attempted to sing Md. Rafi?s song ?Badan Pe Sitare?. But to everyone?s surprise Ravi performed better than the judges expected. All the three judges unanimously agreed that Ravi has matured his singing style and has come a long way. Mallar, the last contestant of the evening, gave an electrifying performance on ?Bachna Aye Haseeno? which swayed the judges on their seats. They could clearly see a prospective Voice of India in Mallar.

Finally the elimination round struck the contestants and the judges. Shaan handed over an envelope to each of the contestants. With lots of suspense, thrill and tension building up, the six finalists un-wrapped the envelopes, only to find that judges? names written on each of them. Shaan revealed that henceforth, public will decide on each contestant?s fate. This completely disturbed the judges who walked off. Will they come back on the show? How will Amul Star Voice of India catapult into the finals without their eminent judges?

But that?s not all, as the suspense still intensified. A female voice boomed on the sets and warned all that it wasn?t the end but just the beginning of the game. There might be someone else, other than the six finalists, who could win over the coveted title of ?Voice of India?. But whose was this female voice and who else might take away the title?

The suspense has just begun???..

To know more, keep watching Amul Star Voice of India, Fri, Oct 3rd, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus!

MUMBAI: CNN-IBN has taken a special initiative to come forward and help in rehabilitation of the flood victims of Bihar where more than hundreds of villages have been washed away, thousands dead and still so many more struggling to survive each day. With its special programming initiative, CNN-IBN invites its viewers to come forward and help in aid for Bihar flood victims through a special helpline number and email info@savethechildren.in where people can make their contribution. CITIZENS FOR BIHAR a special programming series will feature film stars and sports personalities who have lent a supporting hand for this noble cause. The series will be on air from 29th September 2008, Monday and will continue till 2nd October 2008.

Along with the promos, there will be daily edit stories throughout the day on CNN-IBN and will feature specials on how ordinary people in Bihar with their extraordinary involvement have made a big difference in the lives of many flood victims. Be it local NGOs doing work or common people serving food to the hungry. CNN-IBN will bring together all these stories and more from ground zero.

?With lives of thousands of people being swept away due to the harsh natural calamity that has struck Bihar, CNN-IBN with this initiative will attempt to reach out to all those in need, with special stories and promos that will encourage the viewers to come out in big numbers and help the victims for a better life ahead.?, said Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-chief, IBN-Network.

MUMBAI: Singing, acting, composition and now Tandoor everything comes naturally to him!!! Bollywood‘s reigning music sensation and the ‘Man of many talents‘, Himesh Reshammiya, went live on air with Mumbai‘s favorite RJ, Anmol this Tuesday, September 30, 2008 only on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM.

Excited about his presence at Radio Mirchi, Himesh Reshammiya Further added, "It feels amazing to be at Radio Mirchi and I was thrilled to see the kind of response I got from the listeners of Radio Mirchi through Radio Mirchi. I will like to request them to watch my forthcoming film Karzzz and I hope they will like it too."
For more Bollywood masti and latest updates in true Mirchi style, tune into Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, It‘s Hot.

The poll will give viewers a chance to choose the best Bengali who has made Bengali proud. Contenders for Bengali No 1 title include great names like Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Amartya Sen, Muhammad Yunus, Jhumpa Lahiri, Ganesh Pyne, Sourav Ganguly, Rani Mukherjee, Ashoke Sen and Dibyendu Barua.

Apart from the nationwide poll, the series brings a two week long special programming that focuses on the evolving institutions and changing mores of Bengal and features the live celebrations from various Puja pandals.

?Changing Bengal? will showcase timeless institutions to newly found passions of Bengal on India 360 & 30 Minutes from 29 September to 5 October.

?Exclusive from Bengal? will bring grand celebrations for its viewers through live updates and stories straight from the puja pandals from 4 - 10 October and a half hour special on 10 October.