• 'Let's Talk' with the Shahid Kapur, only on Zoom

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 14, 2007

    MUMBAI: With the face that seems to have set a million young hearts aflutter, this star-kid comes with an enchanting persona.Watch the charming, handsome and an extremely talented actor, Shahid Kapur in a heart-to-heart conversation with Tarana Raja Kapoor, the host of celebrity chat show Let‘s Talk on 20 June 2007, Wednesday at 8 pm. exclusively on Zoom.

    Coming from a family of stage actors, Kapur has a reputation to watch out for and believes in the mantra "NEVER plan anything, wait for the surprises". Shahid never thought of using his parents‘ reputation as his trump card to enter the film industry and proved to be a determined actor. Apart from being a talented actor, he is also a highly regarded dancer, the passion for which drove him to join Shaimak‘s dance group at a very young age.

    His foray into Bollywood was not by fluke. Shahid reminisces those days of hard work, when he struggled to bag the role in his debut movie ‘Ishq Vishq‘ for which he was earlier rejected, as he didn‘t have the desired look. His launch however turned out to be a sensational one.

    Shahid adores his parents. Though he is closer to his mom Neelima, he has lot of respect for his dad, Pankaj Kapur. In his chat, he unveils his biggest fear on being unable to match up to his father‘s acting repertoire.

    When asked about his long time actress girlfriend Kareena Kapoor and the details of how their romance began, the actor blushed away unwilling to reveal the details but promised to confide it to Tarana off camera.

    Shahid gives the credit of his health and fitness to his vegetarian appetite. He also confesses that he but wasn‘t one until he read this particular book that changed his outlook and has turned Kareena into a vegetarian too.

    Don‘t miss to watch this vibrant and freewheeling episode of Let‘s Talk on Wednesday, 20 June 2007 at 8 pm.

  • Experience Hollywood with DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER on Star Movies this Sunday on 17 June

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 14, 2007

    MUMBAI: They say lightning never strikes twice at the same place... They were wrong! Star Movies brings back Bruce Willis this Sunday evening with the Experience Hollywood- Die Hard initiative lined up for the entire month of June! This Sunday night, tune in at 10 55 p.m. to watch the second part of the franchise- DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER. Also watch some exclusive never-seen-before footage from the most awaited flick ‘Die Hard 4.0‘ right before the movie begins.

    The second part of the exciting franchise is based on a novel by Walter Wager entitled 58 Minutes. Once again, New York cop John McClane is in the wrong place at the wrong time - this time he‘s waiting for his wife‘s plane to arrive at Washington‘s Dulles Airport when he uncovers a plot to sabotage the airport‘s landing system. The criminals wish to free a drug baron being extradited to America for trial by holding the airport to ransom until they all safely escape on another plane. However, if they‘d known that Holly McClane was on a flight home to the very airport they were hijacking, they would have picked another day. Bruce Willis is back in his role as police detective John McClane, and co-stars Bonnie Bedelia (reprising her role as Holly McClane), William Sadler, William Atherton, Dennis Franz, Fred Dalton Thompson and John Amos.

    Die Hard fans will also get a chance to participate in a ‘watch and win‘ contest, which will appear during the special footage episodes on Star Movies. All they have to do is watch out for the contest question and SMS DHMOV followed by the answer option A or B or C to 7827 and the lucky winner can win a thrilling International adventure holiday for two with deep-sea diving, underwater walk and lots more and also exclusive Die Hard Merchandise! Die Hard fans can also log on to the Star website: www.indya.com and participate in the online contest. Six lucky winners get free invites for the premiere of Die Hard 4.0 each in Mumbai and Delhi and also win exclusive Die Hard Merchandise! Die Hard 4.0 releases in theatres in India on 29 June.

    Tune in to Star Movies this Sunday night, 17 June at 10 55 p.m., to watch DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER, get a chance to participate in an exciting contest! YIPPIE KI YAY!!!


  • Prominent Curator and Gallerist Sundaram Tagore on CNN's Talk Asia

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 14, 2007

    MUMBAI: Talk Asia meets Sundaram Tagore, a New York based curator and gallerist who hails from Kolkata.A descendant of the influential poet and Noble Prize winner, Rabindranath Tagore, Sundaram Tagore takes CNN anchor, Anjali Rao on a tour of his exhibition in New York.

    Tagore strongly believes that art is a necessity because it deals with the creative side of human beings, something we all need to express. Tagore gives his views on the ever booming Asian art market, due in part to globalization and the dissemination of Asian art across the world.

    Also a celebrated author, Sundaram Tagore talks about the aesthetic reason behind choosing large and abstract art pieces for his gallery. Tagore is also one of the first Asian artists to have had a major exhibition in Cochran Gallery of Art, a museum based in Washington D.C.

    CNN‘s chat show, Talk Asia connects viewers with leading personalities through revealing and in-depth interviews from the field of politics, business, literature and entertainment.

    Catch Sundaram Tagore as he takes Anjali Rao on a cultural trip on this weekend‘s Talk Asia.

    For a full transcript of the interview after the first airing and more program information on Talk Asia visit www.cnn.com/talkasia.

    Airtimes: Indian Standard Time

    Saturday, June 16 at 05:00 hrs, 20:30 hrs
    Sunday, June 17 at 18:30

  • Get into gear with IBN 7's new auto show - 'Top Drive'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 14, 2007

    MUMBAI : IBN 7 is all set to launch Top Drive - a new show dedicated entirely to world of automobiles. Beginning June 16, the show will seek to provide expert guidance on all questions relating to 4-wheelers and also 2-wheelers, that the viewers might have. Airing every Saturday at 2:30 pm, Top Drive will offer the latest news from the auto world, comprehensive reviews of new vehicles, customised buying tips for every budget, an auto finance guide and detailed analysis of every automobile segment by experts.

    With a burgeoning middle class it‘s no surprise that the demand for automobiles too is at an all time high. When it comes to buying a new car, scooter or motor-cycle there are a myriad of questions that need answering - how can I get maximum fuel economy? What is the best I can get in my budget? What finance options do I have? Which car gives the maximum comfort? With the existence and advent of a multitude of automobile companies (each as good as the other) and the equally diverse range of models they offer, deciding what to buy and how to buy it has become harder to decide than ever before. This is where IBN 7‘s new auto show, Top Drive, comes in. The programme will answer all auto related queries and give expert advice to help viewers to make an informed choice!

    Speaking on the occasion, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN 7, said, "We are very excited about launching ‘Top Drive‘, which we hope will provide our viewers, whether auto-enthusiasts or novices, with all they need to know about automobiles in the Indian market. I have no doubt that the show will be a success as its in keeping with IBN 7‘s tradition of providing viewers quality programming that is both informative and entertaining."

    "We are confident that Top Drive has immense potential in becoming a leading auto-show within a short span from the time it is launched. It will therefore prove a lucrative and appealing platform that will provide abundant visibility to all those wishing to advertise with us." Said, Sanjay Dua, National Sales Head, CNN-IBN and IBN 7.

  • World's untold stories : Ahmadinejad's Iran

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 13, 2007

    MUMBAI: When Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took office as the President of Iran nearly two years ago he promised an economic overhaul.He spent billions on infrastructure projects and salary increases, but this led to a surge in inflation. In local elections last year the president‘s supporters suffered heavy defeats.

    Despite the domestic challenges, the ongoing tension with the international community over Iran‘s nuclear policies could define Ahmadinejad‘s presidency. Many Iranians are outraged at the West‘s criticism of the country‘s nuclear program. WORLD‘S UNTOLD STORIES: AHMADINEJAD‘S IRAN will take a look at what Iranians think about Ahmadinejad‘s leadership overall.

    ‘Ahmadinejad‘s Iran‘ is part of CNN International‘s weekly 30 minute documentary strand, WORLD‘S UNTOLD STORIES. Produced by UK firm Journeyman Pictures, the documentaries are fresh and compelling and aim to cover controversial issues that have been getting little or no media attention.

    Airtimes: Indian Standard Times

    Friday, 15 June at 2330hrs

    Saturday, 16 June at 1630hrs

    Sunday, 17 June at 1530hrs

  • NDTV exclusive with Sanjay Dutt

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 13, 2007

    MUMBAI: In an exclusive interview to NDTV?s Sreenivasan Jain, Sanjay Dutt has spoken out for the first time on the long running controversy that the Judge in the 1993 blasts has been impartial to him. Dutt says the Judiciary in the ?93 blasts case has always been impartial towards everyone.

    With days left to go before he is sentenced in the 1993 Bomb Blasts case, Sanjay Dutt said that he feels, he has been punished enough and that, it is time he is set free.

    Dutt has been charged under the Arms Act for possessing weapons handed over allegedly by members of the underworld, in a trial that has lasted 15 years.

    Watch the exclusive interview with Sanjay Dutt on NDTV 24x7 on 13 June at 8.30 pm and on NDTV India on 13 June at 10.30 pm.

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