MUMBAI: He‘s won an Oscar, earned a Golden Globe and scored an Emmy.Now screen legend Al Pacino is given the ultimate honour when he‘s presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award.

Airing Fri 19 August on Star World at 9pm, the two-hour event celebrates Pacino‘s career in cinema and showcases his extensive range and body of work. After honing his craft in off-Broadway productions, the New York native rose to fame with his role in The Godfather trilogy and later won an Oscar for his multi-layered turn as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman.

Befitting the 67-year-old star‘s larger-than-life persona, the event features such Hollywood heavyweights as Jamie Foxx, Robin Williams, Sean Penn and Sir Sean Connery. The guest list also includes Oliver Stone, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Anwar, Winona Ryder, Chris O‘Donnell, Andy Garcia and Samuel L. Jackson.

For over 40 years, Al Pacino has given moviegoers a range of memorable characters. As one of the most adventurous and innovative artists, he‘s not just a film icon, but also a symbol for the American pop culture. "Al Pacino has created some of the greatest characters in the movies," says Sir Howard Stringer, chairman of the AFI Board of Trustees. "His career inspires audiences and artists alike. With each new performance, he teaches a master class for a generation of actors to follow."

The Annual AFI Achievement Awards recognizes artists who have advanced the cinematic art form and created works that stand the test of time. Previous recipients include Meryl Streep, Sir Sean Connery, Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks.

Celebrate the work of one of Hollywood‘s most charismatic actors as Star World brings you the 35th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award to Al Pacino on Friday, 17 August at 9 p.m.

MUMBAI: The fifth episode of NDTV‘s new fiction series Bombay Lawyers, directed by Satyajit Bhatkal delves into a case of marital rape which sparks an acrimonious debate within the firm of Roy and Raghavan. The firm‘s enfant terrible Raj Narula (Rushad Rana) is defending not the rape victim but the alleged rapist. This goes against the very social philosophy of the firm. What makes the case interesting is that the accuser and accused are married.

Nawaz Irani (Manjushree Kulkarni) and Homi Irani (Amin Haji), are husband and wife, who are legally separated but living in the same flat with their son Zubin. Although their bedrooms are now separate, they still have common friends, who are trying to bring them together. The alleged rape takes place after a birthday party of their son. Homi Irani insists it was consensual sex and not rape.

Raj who believes that every accused has the right to a defense, has to pay the price for his beliefs. He is boycotted by his colleagues, Naina (Kadamari Kadam) and Maggie (Jyoti Dogra) and even Vivek (Murli Sharma) will have nothing to do with him. Only Aparna (Meeta Vashisht) is on his side. A strong opening by the public prosecutor (Jyoti Joshi) makes you think Homi could be guilty, but Raj‘s defense leaves you with a nagging doubt that Homi could be innocent.

Simultaneously in another case, Naina Jadhav has been appointed Amicus Curiae (friend of the court); by a judge who believes that a couple is colluding in order to get a quick divorce. The wife (Tejaswini Bhonjal) accuses the husband (Rajat Bhagat) of cruelty and he does not contest. The judge (Urmi Juvekar) smells a rat. Naina has to investigate their marital condition and report to the court. As Naina unearths the truth, she is in for a shock.

Watch the fifth episode of the first-of-its-kind fiction based mini series ‘Bombay Lawyers‘ with its unforeseen twists and turns only on NDTV India on Saturday 18 August, 2007 at 10:00 pm and the repeat telecast on Sunday 19 August, 12:00 noon.

MUMBAI: Roobaroo ? a face to face with the contestants of Indian Idol is fast becoming a much awaited show.

MUMBAI: Watch the Bollowood heart throab Salman Khan at his candid best as he chats up with host Tarana Raja Kapoor on Let?s Talk, only on Zoom Television, India?s premier lifestyle and entertainment news channel on August 15th 2007, Wednesday at 8 p.m.

MUMBAI: Chevrolet Spark presents Ranvir, Vinay aur? Kaun? is a situational comedy meets celeb interview, wherein the hosts bring a unique freshness each week! From cutting onions, preparing tea to dancing and playing their favourite instruments, this show will present celebs in their most natural way.

With an entertaining mix of celebrity interviews, comic performances and famous people with extraordinary stories, ‘Ranvir, Vinay aur? Kaun?‘ is a fun alternative to conventional interview shows. The show is set in Vinay and Ranvir‘s new bachelor apartment, which is visited by a new celebrity everyday. Their charming personalities and unique take on everyday life sets the tone for a relaxed and candid environment that not only puts their guests at ease but also allows them to connect in discussions that are wild, whacky and often surprising!

Produced by Lemon Tea Productions, the show has a contemporary setting and treads completely in the comedy space. The format is a unique combination of a realistic interview with celebrities which makes it a light hearted viewing experience.

So sit back, get your pack of pop corn and get ready for some great entertainment on ranvir, vinay aur? kaun? beginning 6 August, 2007, every monday to thursday, at 10 pm only on Star One!

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, India‘s leading English news television channel of big stories presents the finest Independence Day programming line-up for millions of Indian viewers geared up to celebrate their 60 years of being free!On India‘s Independence fiesta, TIMES NOW will bring viewers a thought-provoking panel discussion with eminent guests like Shabana Azmi, Kapil Dev, Omkar Goswami, Manishankar Aiyer, Ram Chandra Guha and Sitaram Yechuri -- a realistic check on India‘s progress in the last 60 years post its independence. The panel discussion will also explore India‘s greatest achievements over these years.

Speaking on the special programming line-up on the channel, Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-chief, TIMES NOW said, "On Independence day, we‘ve put together a range of over 10 shows which showcase every aspect of our greatest achievements, most memorable moments and biggest challenges going forward. From almost every field, and profession, Indians of great eminence have joined TIMES NOW in looking back and looking forward on this epic occasion. From Brand India (on how the world looks at India) to Reels of Freedom (on how cinema has looked at nationalism) to India 2067, our shows will keep viewers hooked all day!"

Special capsules like Reels of Freedom, India 2067, Celebrating India and Brand India have been planned to go on air on Independence Day. ‘India 2067-looking ahead 60 years from now‘ will present a futuristic outlook of what India will be 60 years from now. ‘Celebrating India‘ is a special 2-part series looking back at the greatest moments in India‘s post independence history, from the ‘Tryst with Destiny‘ speech to the 1971 history, the 1983 World Cup to Rakesh Sharma in space and the RTI (Right to Information) Act in 2005. ‘Reels of Freedom‘ will peek into the last 60 years of patriotic cinema-from jingoism to a more questioning Nationalism; this is freedom through the lens of Hindi cinema. While Brand India is a Special report by Reuters, on how the world views India Today.

TIMES NOW has also partnered with events like Freedom Jam Concert in Bangalore keeping in tune with the nation‘s exhilaration on India celebrating 60 years of Independence.