• Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket The battle has begu

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 18, 2008

    MUMBAI: TV actor and participant of Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket Chetan Hansraj and the participant Puneet Israni recently engaged in a scuffle that turned ugly on the sets of Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket. The crew members had to intervene to resolve the issue. The scuffle took place during the shoot when Chetan lost his cool after Puneet took a dig at the television celebrities and said that he doesn‘t think highly of them.

    Come Sunday, the 20th of July 2008, at 8 pm, 9X airs the biggest war on television through the mega reality show, Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket. Not only will this episode feature the first elimination of the competition but will also show the battle between the Central Zone teams Chetan Hansraj and Twinkle Bajpai who fight for their beliefs.

    Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket featuring Bollywood superstars Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi, Amrita Singh and Mahesh Manjrekar had Javed Aktar as the mentor for the East zone in absence of versatile actress and mentor Shabana Azmi. That‘s not all the spectacular cast of Mission Istanbul Zayed Khan and Shabbir Ahluwalia also cheered the participants.

    Watch out for the contestants unleash spectacular and dramatic performances that will not only provide entertainment but also decide the destiny of the Bollywood aspirants who will get the opportunity to win a dream Hindi movie debut only on Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket Every Sunday at 8 pm


  • TIMES NOW announces the launch of its brand new wellness show' No Full Stops'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 18, 2008

    MUMBAI: Have you ever felt the need to relax your mind but didn‘t know how? Have you ever looked for ways to stay fit but didn‘t know where to start?Hold on! ‘No Full Stops‘, a new wellness show by TIMES NOW is the answer to all your questions. In the fast paced world of today, every person is under pressure to perform better. At this juncture, we require simpler ways to access happiness and satisfaction in life. ‘No Full Stops!‘ is the right medium which gives us solutions on how to cope with everyday stress. It helps one live life in a better way by enjoying good health through different forms like dance, games, yoga, martial arts and others.

    With an energetic and refreshingly charming anchor, Teejay Sidhu doing the honours, the show couldn‘t be better. The anchor, who is a graduate from the University of British Columbia doesn‘t drink or smoke and gets her relaxation from meditation and praying. The show adds a new dimension to the life of an urbane viewer. This show is also for people, who want to live a positive lifestyle, by adopting health tips and insights to experience a feel good factor in them. Many feel intimidated, to go to a spa or a gym or they don‘t have the time to go, this show is the right place for them.

    The show ‘No Full Stops!‘ Is a 13 - part series, one- stop show on wellness for the young, busy and the bored. The show is meant for everyone, who wishes to break away from the monotony of life and indulge in pampering oneself through ‘accessible wellness, something which everyone can incorporate in the daily humdrum of existence. People would halt, sit back and feel this is a show finally, which would cater to their interest level and urge them to feel better about themselves. Arnab Goswami, Editor ? in chief, TIMES NOW says,‘Wellness is not just a state of mind today, but contemporary India wants to know more about it. ‘No Full Stops‘ is just a step towards that. The show will arm the people with tips to achieve wellness amongst the not so good situation in todays life‘ The show emphasizes and takes one through ways of de-stressing oneself, balancing ones physical, mental and spiritual needs and areas that are integral to looking after oneself. The viewer here have their choice, can identify a wellbeing issue and find a range of solutions given to it.

    Every episode of the show, ‘No Full Stops!‘ delves into something diverse and fresh. Episode 1 takes one through the world of dance which could do wonders to unwind and relax the mind and body. It also gives tips on how a little bit of fun could go a long way in adding spunk to ones mundane routine. The show promises to be youthful and full of energy.

    The show thus gives a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Every episode aims to bring a difference in people‘s life. So tune into TIMES NOW, to give your life a new twist and get a weekly dose of health tips and insights to make a real difference in your life.

  • Kids 101 at Adlabs cinemas - a complete family experience

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 17, 2008

    MUMBAI: Adlabs Cinemas launch their newest attraction Kids 101 at multiplex properties across the country.

    This weekend club offers a new fun element to young patrons. Every Sunday, interactive activities, contests and games with exciting prizes to enthrall kiddies will add to a complete family experience.

    A simple registration form will have to be filled out at the multiplex for kids to join the Kids 101 club. Members will sport a trendy buddy button and the weekend‘s winner will receive some cool prizes and have his / her name displayed at the property all week long.

    Adlabs Cinemas is India‘s largest cinema chain and presently has 171 screens spread over 66 properties nationwide.

  • Blue Lotus adds nine clients to its portfolio

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 16, 2008

    MUMBAI: Blue Lotus Communications Pvt. Ltd. (Blue Lotus) has recently bagged an impressive array of 9 new accounts across India over the last two months. The public relations agency which has been registering triple digit growth figures for the last 5 years, has a core focus on Healthcare, Technology, Brands and Finance. The new clients signed on include Nasscom Foundation, Parle 20-20, Chennai Live, and Omnia BPO services among others.

    Mr. N. Chandramouli, CEO, Blue Lotus commented on the signing of the new accounts and averred, "The new accounts signed across the country are a reflection of the successful entrepreneurial model that Blue Lotus has insisted on. All our teams and offices are run as independent business units and the team leaders entirely drive the growth. They are the true heros and we‘re expanding our ownership to include more of our people all the time."

    Probed on the signing of the accounts in this inflationary and with the seeming slowdown of the economy, Mr. N. Chandramouli, added, "This is definitely a time when organizations are being cautious about their spends ? while advertising has taken a hit, PR has in fact gained in prominence in the communications portfolio. In fact the addition of our new clients is a direct indication of the same. PR is an indispensable tool in building credibility, popularity and thought-leadership and when the going gets a little tough ? more people turn to public relations."

    The five and half year old agency has been one of the fastest growing Public Relations agencies having grown to 115 people with 9 offices in India. Blue Lotus currently has an impressive array of 50 retainer clients and is poised to double its turnover & number of consultants in the current fiscal.

  • RED FM Taxi 935 hai na!

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 16, 2008

    MUMBAI: Finally somebody is addressing Kolkata?s daily commuting problems? yes it is our very own RED FM 93.5, the station of expression which has taken the step towards bringing some sanity to Kolkata?s traffic issues.

    Starting July 11, Red FM?s Taxi 935 has been on the roads giving free lifts to people! Not just that, the very popular RJ Vineet from Red FM?s Morning Show Nomoshkar Kolkata will also be hosting his show live from the Taxi 935. He will not just pick up and drop people to their desired locations in Kolkata, but also give them an opportunity to raise their voice on the Red Mike regarding the rising taxi & bus fares and other problems faced by the people.

    Speaking on the initiative, Jimmy Tangree, Station Head, Red FM Kolkata said, ?RED FM has always been at the forefront in bajaaoing issues that concern the society under our CSR umbrella, Bajaao for a Cause. Through this initiative, we are trying to raise awareness about the commuting problems faced by the people of Kolkata with the rise in fares and are encouraging people to come up and speak their mind on the Red Mike.?

  • Radio Mirchi pe crash course in filmmaking

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 16, 2008

    MUMBAI: You have it in you but you couldn‘t just make time?so here‘s your chance! Lucky listeners of Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM India‘s hottest radio station on Monday (July 14) got an opportunity to flaunt their acting talent. Acting Guru guru Anupam Kher with RJ Anmol judged the participants on ‘Radio Mirchi pe Crash Course in filmmaking‘.

    Commencing June 23, the first ever on-air filmmaking crash course - ‘Radio Mirchi pe Crash Course in filmmaking‘ was a two-week long activity, which aimed at imparting knowledge on various filmmaking aspects. Guided by the eminent and established film experts the course provided the listeners the best of guidance from the horse‘s mouth.

    Listeners benefited from the informative and educative sessions conducted by established names from various areas of film fraternity. The session guided the aspirants on various topics like acting, voice and dance, casting, direction, animation and cinematography etc.

    To celebrate the finale the short listed candidates were invited at Radio Mirchi to compete against each other in front of none other than Anupam Kher with RJ Anmol.

    The final winner will now get a unique opportunity to join Anupam Kher‘s Acting Academy (Actor Prepares) and will be trained by the actor director himself.

    Film experts who were part of the first ever on-air filmmaking crash course were: Art ? Bijan Dasgupta, Acting & Dance ? Teachers from Actor prepares; Assistant Directors ? Abhisekh Chaube (Assistant Director to Vishal Baradwaj); Tamnay and Naznin (Assistant Director to Aamir Khan); Camera ? Thomas Xavier including various noted Editors; Casting Director, Choreographers, and much more!

    So Mumbaikars! Tune in to Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, every hour, everyday and discover the undiscovered talent in you.

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