• Neil Nitin Mukesh steals the show on Amul Star Voice of India - Chhote Ustaad, Friday, March 7th, 10 p.m.

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 05, 2008

    MUMBAI: Yet another musical treat from Star Plus is knocking at the door this weekend. Emotions are at its height as all the contestants & judges showcase the emotional theme of ?Bidaai?. But despite the episode being a tearjerker, the surprise celebrity guest ensures that all are smiling and enjoying the music. Neil Nitin Mukesh steals the show on the Friday episode as his presence sets the perfect mood for the evening and encourages the contestants to perform their best.

    The performances of the contestants strike an emotional chord for all the judges ? Kunal Ganjawal, Pritam Chakroborthy and Shreya Ghosal. For the first time, the judges are seen reliving many poignant memories related to the theme. The pahari dragon Prakriti sings a very touchy song ?Babul jo tumne sikhaya?. Neil became really emotional as Prakriti sang and recalls the day that his sister got married since the same song was sung at her wedding. Sweet Soniya sings to the tunes of ?Likhnewale ne likh dale?. The only boy in the all-girls gang, Vyom Kapoor, sings ?Chalo doli uthao?. His day was made when Neil asked Vyom if he would sing for him in the future.

    These songs remind Pritam & Kunal about their sister?s marriage and how much they miss their presence. Pritam said that he and his elder sister used to fight like cats and dogs and that he sobbed endlessly when she got married. Kunal recollected the way his sister, who?s now in the US, used to complain to his mother saying that their mother loved Kunal more. Shreya Ghoshal sings ?Ab ke baras bhej bhaiyya ko babul?, but breaks down in the middle as she?s unable to control her emotions. She?s requests the Chhote Ustaad participants not to forget her and to always stay in touch with her. To add on to the heart wrenching evening, Anwesha sings ?Yeh galiyan yeh chaubara? and Aishwariya leaves everyone awestruck with the wonderful melody ?Agle janam mohe bitiya na kijo?.

    These performances by the ?little wonders? has Neil Nitin Mukesh completely enthralled and mesmerized. The proud parents of the Chhote Ustaads? also contribute to make this Friday evening an emotional and a memorable musical night for all.

    This episode is also the elimination episode and one among the Top 5 ? Aishwarya, Anwesha, Vyom, Soniya and Prakriti ? loses out on winning the title of Chhote Ustad. Catch the drama of the shocking elimination even as Pritam stomps out of the sets. Who will be eliminated?

    So stay tuned to catch the handsome hunk, Neil Nitin Mukesh, watch the talented ?little wonders? with absolute wonder on Amul Star Voice of India ? Chhote Ustaad, Fri, March 7th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus.

  • Watch the Clash Of The Villans in Reliance Mobile ?Kaho NA Yaar Hai?

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 05, 2008

    MUMBAI: Watch the baddies of television, Akashdeep Sehgal and Rakshanda Khan battle it out in the upcoming ?Villains? Special? episode of Reliance Mobile ?Kaho Na Yaar Hai? on Friday, March 7 at 8 pm on Star Plus.

    Akashdeep accompanied by his two friends, Bunty Grewal and Sooraj Thapar and Rakshanda along with her friends Geeta and Kedar compete with each other in the episode to win a fully paid trip to Pattaya.

    All through the episode, Rakshanda?s team was trailing behind with Akashdeep and his friends taking the lead. True to his mischievous image, Akashdeep recounts his childhood pranks and how he slimed out of a situation with the cops for a prank he had played, by passing on the blame to an innocent neighbour.

    In an attempt to steal the show, both Rakshanda and Akashdeep jumped to give responses before hearing the questions in the last round. Their enthusiasm paid off as Rakshanda managed to storm ahead and take the lead from Akashdeep.

    Adding hysteria to the episode, gags were played on both Akashdeep Sehgal and Rakshanda Khan. Akashdeep was deceived by being offered a lead role in a Russian film. A narration meeting was set up between Akashdeep and a Russian film producer and the only way Akashdeep could bag the role was if he?d cut his log tresses.

    On the other hand, Rakshanda has a challenging time when she is asked to shoot a promo for the show and is faced with an exasperated director who keeps pronouncing her name incorrectly. To add to her miseries, she is asked to say irrelevant lines such as "I used to play marbles, gilli danda and kho kho in school".

    For a complete dose of fun and laughter don?t forget to tune in to Reliance Mobile Kaho Na Yaar Hai, Friday, March 7, 8.00pm only on Star Plus Please refer to the attached pictures from the show.

  • Tune in to a special duet episode of Idea Dhoom Macha De this Thursday, March 6th at 8:30 pm only on NDTV Imagine

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 04, 2008

    MUMBAI: The excitement never ends on Idea Dhoom Macha De! This week, viewers are in for a surprise as there is no elimination and no danger zone on the show? There is only one zone and that is the FUN zone! Tune in to a special episode titled "Dhoom Sung Hain" where for the first time, the artists will be performing as couples on this Thursday, March 6th at 8:30 pm only on NDTV Imagine.

    The duos which have been decided by the judges will be competing with each other for the title of "Dhamaakedar Jodi"! Watch the ultimate performance by the only-male couple Baba and Devang as they do a jugal-rap on the title track of Partner. The second jodi Richa and Babul give a performance full of masti on Khaike Paan Banaraswala and Jai Jai Shiv Shankar! The sexiest looking couple Suneeta and Kamaal perform on a medley of old and new favorites like Oh Haseena Zulfon Wali, Haal Kaisa Hain Janaab Ka and Where‘s The Party Tonight. To end this perfect evening, Jassi and Jaspinder unleash the Punjabi power within, by performing on Tera Rang Balle Balle!

    So, don‘t forget to tune in to this jodiyon ki takraar on Thursday, March 6th at 8:30 pm only on NDTV Imagine.

  • Kelvinator GR8! FLO Women Awards felicitates 25 top women achievers

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 04, 2008

    MUMBAI: Twenty-five top women achievers from varied fields were felicitated at the Kelvinator GR8! FLO Women Awards 2008, held at the ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai.The mega awards ceremony that recognized women, who have contributed in their field of work and excelled in their work, will be telecast on Sunday, March 9, at 8.00 p.m only on Sony Entertainment Television.

    Said Shashi Ranjan, Publisher Gr8! Magazine, "This is the seventh year in a row that we have felicitated women achievers in various fields for their contribution to their respective professions and society as a whole. Through this platform we recognize the achievements of women from Music, Television, Sports, Fashion, Literature, Dance, Journalism, Social Service, Film, Business & Advertising? In addition to this, a young achiever and a special honor were also bestowed this year."

    "This year‘s felicitation was centered around our campaign against female foeticide called ‘Beti‘ which is a nationwide awareness campaign that we have launched to highlight the issue of gender bias and the alarmingly disproportionate male: female ratio in the country. It is a malice that has struck all sections of society and needs to weeded out at the earliest," added Anu Ranjan, Co-Publisher Gr8!

    The evening saw a dazzling mix of women achievers from various fields which includes personalities like Nita Ambani, Priety Zinta, Waheeda Rehman among others and spectacular performances by Alka Yagnik, Surveen Chawla, Jaswir Kaur, Kushal Punjabi, Kashmera Shah, Krushna, Rakhi Sawant, Abhishek, Suhasi and Gauri Nigudkar.

    Also present at the high profile awards ceremony was Hritik Roshan whose presence brightened the evening. Others who graced the occasion were Sheriff of Mumbai Indu Shahani, producer-director Yash Chopra, industrialist Ness Wadia, film & TV actress Aruna Irani, Mayor Shubha Raul, music composer Annu Malik, fashion designer Neeta Lulla, former Miss India Yukta Mookhey, TV actor Rohit Roy, film actress Poonam Dhillon, film maker Ramesh Sippy and many others

    The awards ceremony, which was hosted by Maninee De Mishra and Sumeet Raghvan, was interspersed with great performances and loads of entertainment. Don‘t miss the Kelvinator GR8! FLO Women Awards 2008 on Sunday March 9 at 8.00 p.m only on Sony Entertainment Television.

  • Star Gold announces 5 lucky winners of 'Vodafone Twenty 20'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 04, 2008

    MUMBAI: ‘I cannot believe I have won Rs. 1 lakh by only watching movies! It truly could have not got easier than this‘ said an elated Mithalal Verma from Mumbai post winning Rs. 1 lakh cash through Star Gold‘s pioneering initiative ‘Twenty 20‘.

    A movie based contest where anyone could participate during breaks of the movie by sending SMS‘s and the maximum correct answers could give you a chance to win whopping cash prize of Rs 1 Lakh everyday. And that‘s exactly what Mr. Mithalal Verma from Mumbai did. "I plan to buy some consumer durables for my family but would really like to thank Star Gold for this unique opportunity provided by them".

    Receiving numerous responses not only from key cities but also from remote areas, Twenty 20 has become a must watch on Star Gold. So don‘t miss your chance, catch the remaining Dulhe Raja, Bajrang, Hulchul, Idea IIFA Yorkshire 2007, Guru, Taxi No 9211, Lakshya, Ishq, Gadar- Ek Prem Katha, Krrish, Jalwa 2007, Sabsey Favourite Kaun 2008, movies across 16 days and during breaks send sms‘s with correct answers to run your scores high to win the cash prize. That‘s not all; Star Gold will also award a bonanza prize of a Ford Ikon car which will be won by the viewer with maximum correct answers for the entire festival!

    Mr Mithalal has won it, you could be the next! Hook up to your television sets and tune in to Star Gold weeknights for blockbuster movies from Monday-Friday at 8:30 pm only on Star Gold.

  • Anamika is the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa li'l champs winner

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 03, 2008

    MUMBAI: Zee TV, India‘s largest media and entertainment conglomerate proudly announces the winner of the largest musical reality show with little young talents; Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs.From lakhs of young participants across 5 continents and 6 different countries, the search has finally come to an end, declaring Anamika as the winner of this singing contest.

    Commenting on the culmination of the most popular and original children‘s talent competition across the globe, Tarun Mehra, Business Head, Zee TV said, "This season of Li‘l Champs was different from the various other reality shows trying to showcase talent on TV. Both our esteemed judges, Sonu Niigam and Suresh Wadkar, tutored the kids to an extent that will hold them in good stead all their lives. Also never once did they disagree publicly on the show/format/performance. It gives me great pleasure announcing Anamika as the winner since he/she truly was the most versatile of the group."

    Adding further Tarun said, "With the culmination of this season‘s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the channel intends to take a break from the format and bring in something new and refreshing for its audiences. We are ushering an entirely new show called Airtel Rock N Roll Family where three generations of a family shall come together on a single platform to compete for India‘s first Rock ‘N‘ Roll family. Again this is first in its category and we are hoping that people will accept it the way they have been doing Sa Re Ga Ma Pa."

    The mega finale took place at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on March 1st, 2008 where the three finalists, Tanmay Chaturvedi, Anamika Choudhary and Rohanpreet Singh performed live with mentors, Sonu Niigaam and Suresh Wadkar, before a throbbing audience of over 12,000. The stage was set alive with memorable performances by Smriti Irani, Rajshree Thakur and Divyanka Tripathy. The surprise element of the evening was Kajol and Ajay Devgan who launched Zee TV‘s yet another block-buster show Rock ‘N‘ Roll Family. The atmosphere was electrifying with the crowd rooting for their favorite contestant and the judges encouraging them to sing their best.

    Anamika, the winner of Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li‘l Champs 2008 stands to win cash of Rs. 20 lakhs from Kidzee, I-10 Hyundai car and a laptop from HDFC insurance. First and second runner-up gets cash of Rs. 15 lakhs and Rs. 10 lakhs respectively.

    No. of Votes:

    Anamika Choudhary (winner) ? 4482738

    Rohanpreet Singh (1st runnerup) ? 3847176

    Tanmay Chatuvedi (2nd runnerup) - 3486104

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