• Watch Vijay Mallya and Shobhaa De on Koffee with Karan

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: He truly lives life king-size! He‘s unapologetically flamboyant, extremely stylish and always dynamic! He ruled on land and now rules the skies! Karan‘s first guest this week is the king of good times- Dr. Vijay Mallya! His second guest is a successful columnist, author and social commentator. You could call her opinionated? you could call her judgmental, but she never fails to air her views and that‘s why everyone loves her- Shobhaa De! Watch them in a very exciting episode, this Sunday, April 1st at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World only on Koffee with Karan!

    Dr. Vijay Mallya talks about his flamboyant lifestyle, his showmanship, his legacy and his foray into politics. He discusses with Karan how he feels about the current state of politics and what changes he would like to see in the system. Together, Dr. Mallya and Shobhaa discuss their friendship which is around 25 years old and has seen its share of ups and downs. They talk about their social lives and how they feel about being permanent faces on Page 3. They express their views on actors being politicians and politicians being actors ?and also give their point of view on the current state of journalism and how they feel that the media needs a sense of responsibility. Dr. Mallya talks about the fact that he doesn‘t watch too many Hindi movies and Shobhaa admits that she has to catch the latest flick every Friday!!!

    After the candid question-answer session, the show takes another interesting turn with the rapid fire round! Which Hindi film does Shobhaa wish she would have written? Who does she think is the perfect celeb wife and who does she think is the most mismatched couple? Which living business icon does Dr. Mallya admire the most? If there was a film on his life, which actor does he feel would be able to play him best and who would he like his leading lady to be? Who wins the most desired possession on the show - the coffee hamper! Find out on this Sunday‘s episode of Koffee with Karan?

    Excerpts from the interview:

    Karan: Your persona, the man you are? I mean most people who are industrialists and are in the business world have a certain image. You are not on of those serious industrialists who have that serious look on their face. Your whole perception is so different? Flamboyant? How do you react to that?

    Dr. Mallya: Well you know at the end of the day I have to repeat? I have lived life on my own terms. I‘ve not been shy I‘ve not tried to hide anything. I‘m totally transparent I am what I am and there‘s nothing wrong with that. I don‘t need to have a split personality I don‘t need to be a hypocrite. I just be myself. And as far as the showmanship is concerned... I am the brand ambassador of my brand which are on the lifestyle platforms so what‘s wrong with that?

    Karan: No there‘s nothing wrong with that. I think you love the fact that you are like this. But you have this party image. At times do you find yourself defending that to people who expect you to be more serious?

    Dr. Mallya: You know seriousness is not a guarantee to success. If you don‘t have a party or you‘re more subdued it‘s not a recipe for increased stakeholder value. But you know. If I like to party I don‘t party alone, I party with people and as I said? it‘s all on that lifestyle platform which is becoming increasingly relevant in aspirational India today.

    Karan: Your foray into politics a few years back.. what drove you to politics?

    Dr. Mallya: You know when I was 40... I thought I‘ve come a long way in my life. I‘ve had my fair share of success and also failures but I‘ve never looked back I‘ve always treated my failures as stepping stones to success. I‘ve made mistakes but the net balance sheet was pretty good. So I said what do I do now? Should I give back something to my country, to my state and how do I do it. It‘s very clear that in India you don‘t have a voice that‘s heard adequately unless you‘re sitting in the parliament. And so I decided to run for parliament. In 2000 I failed miserably and invited a lot of criticism that has become synonymous to Vijay Mallya but in 2002 I defeated the city BJP candidate and got elected to parliament. I was most excited. Even though in the last 3-4 years I‘ve been a backbencher? I‘ve always tried to speak up about the accountability in governance.

    Karan: How does it feel to be back on the show?

    Shobhaa: Actually wonderful! The kind of response I‘d got the first time round all over the world where there are Indians and Pakistani‘s and people monitoring Indian television it was always "we saw you on Koffee with Karan!", so it says a lot about the host, a lot about the show and maybe a little about me!

    Karan: Alright, I like that! You‘ve known Vijay for how long Shobhaa?

    Shobhaa: Around 25 years! I think!

    Karan: It‘s been a good friendship?

    Shobhaa: It‘s been an interesting friendship! It‘s had its ups and downs but it‘s never been a boring or a static friendship! Which I think is what keeps a relationship on its toes and it makes sure you don‘t take each other for granted.

    Dr. Mallya: Absolutely! But I remember only the ups! Not the downs!

    Shobhaa: Selective memory!

    Dr. Mallya: (Laughs)

    Karan: "The Queen of Opinions" ? is that a good way of describing you Shobhaa?

    Shobhaa: It‘s not bad! Empress might be better! But he has a copyright on that already!

    Dr. Mallya: No! I can say that to you!

    Shobhaa: His super super yacht is called the Indian Empress and I‘ve happily stolen it for myself for tonight!

    So, don‘t forget to tune in as Karan catches up with Dr. Vijay Mallya and Shobhaa De on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, April 1st on Star One and Star World, at 9 p.m.

  • Regional flavor at INOX this week

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: Here is some good news for all Marathi moviebuffs who will get a chance to catch popular Marathi cinema at its best at INOX, Mumbai?s favourite multiplex. The Multiplex plans to showcase the best of contemporary Marathi cinema and brings its patrons two treats in the form of highly acclaimed movies Restaurant and Gojiri which will play at the theatre this week.

    Restaurant- Show Timings: 12.30 pm and 6.30 pm, Sonali Kulkarni-Actor, Sameer Dharmadhikari-Actor, Sachin Kundal-Director

    Janhvi (Sonali Kulkarni) and Padmakka (Uttara Baokar) are descendants of a royal Maharashtrian family. They run a restaurant. Even though Janhvi is trained chief, she has-lost interest in cooking after the untimely death of her lover Paul. She wants to modernise her restaurant. In her pursuit Sameer (Sameer Dharmadhikari) her old mate joins their restaurant as the chief chef. But destiny has other things in store. A case about the ownership of the restaurant is pending in the court which results in a family dispute.

    Gojiri

    Show Timings: 3.30 pm and 9.15 pm, Sunil Bharve-Director, Madhura Velanar-Actor

    Gojiri-A Love Story is the name of Marathi film director Viju Mane‘s film, produced under the banner of Tanvi films. It goes deeper, trying to explore the human psyche, more so, a condition called short term memory loss. Gulraj Singh‘s music sets the mood aptly and Giridharan‘s cinematography is breath taking.

    With the picturesque locales of Konkan as a backdrop, Gojiri, tells the story of a refreshingly pretty young girl by the same name; every inch innocent, na?ve and playful. She lives a mundane life with her father and mentally challenged sister, Suva. Shrikar Sahasrabuddhe, a young commercial photographer, visits her town for settling some property matters. Initially the village and its surroundings irritate and disgust him, but soon he is attracted to Gojiri.

    A day in her company makes him want to marry her, yet when he puts the proposal to Nanushet his estate broker and a friend of Gojiri‘s father, Tatya, he is vehemently denied. Reason being, Gojiri suffers from short term memory loss and can never be cured. It is the result of an accident that has occurred about a year ago and Gojiri continues living in the same day and time every single day.

    Gulraj Singh‘s music sets the mood aptly and Giridharan‘s cinematography is breath taking. As such Konkan paradise and Giridharan jots its beauty on celluloid very beautifully. A touch of situational comedy comes at the right intervals and lightens the mood.

  • Catch the veteran Aroona Irani grooving on her all time hit number 'Dilbar Dil sey Pyare'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 26, 2007

    MUMBAI:Veteran Actress Aroona Irani (aka Narayani Devi in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii) will be seen performing on one of her all time hits- Dilbar Dil sey Pyare after 37 years, for the first time ever on the television screen.Choreographers - Harshall & Vittal of Nach Baliye fame have choreographed the number especially for the crossover episode of three biggest shows on television in the prime time. Their venture with Balaji is the biggest after Nach...

    Further to this you can speak with Aroona Ji on her Mobile No- 9322282683; Harshall on- 9820627899 & Vittal on - 9820504631

    So stay glued to your telly-tubes & feel the thrill as your favourite Tellywood stars come together in the special crossover episodes-

    Teen Kahaaniya, Teen Raaz, Do Anokhe Episodes?, to be aired on March 26th & March 27th from 10.00pm-11.30pm.

  • Laugh it off with IBN 7 's 'Mann ke Bouncer'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 26, 2007

    MUMBAI: IBN 7 has a new entertaining and rib-tickling addition to the already brimming line-up of World Cup programming - ‘Mann ke Bouncer‘. Hosted by one of the funniest men on television, Bhagwant Mann, ‘Mann ke Bouncer ‘ is a satirical take on the country‘s most loved sport. Join Mann every weekday from TODAY, March 26th at 9:30 pm as he leaves the audience in splits with some priceless stand-up comedy, paradisiacal ballads and witty replies to their (audience) questions ? all Cricket related of course!

    Bhagwant Mann is at his funniest best in this new series that is based around the World Cup. His jokes, impersonations and limericks, centred on the recent matches, promise to leave the audience rolling on the floor with laughter!

    Speaking on the new show, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN 7, said, "The World Cup hungama is in full-swing on IBN 7with a host of programming lined up for the weeks ahead. The satire and humour of ‘Mann ke Bouncer‘is a change from these informative and analytical shows and shed light on the lighter side of the sport! I am confident our viewers will enjoy the show tremendously."

  • Murder and Mayhem on Jeete Hain Jiske Liiye

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 24, 2007

    MUMBAI: Anjali realizes that her cocooned and blissfully happy existence is slowly and steadily being intruded by a stranger.

    There is someone trying to take Aman away from her. A scared and depressed Anjali finds herself in the most unusual situation. Anjali, who believed that she would live happily ever after with her husband Aman and his family, finds out that there is another woman in Aman‘s life.

    Meanwhile there is a grand wedding anniversary party being organized for Aman & Anjali. The entire Dhanrajgir family leaves for an exotic island far, far from the hustle bustle of the city and their busy lives. It is here that she decides to confront Aman in a last ditch effort to save her marriage. The entire Dhanrajgir family reach Marovi all set to celebrate the wedding anniversary. It is here that Anjali finds out that the other woman is none other than her sister-in-law Avni and she realizes that it was she who was threatening her all along.

    In a blind fury Anjali confronts Avni and threatens her with dire consequences in the presence of the entire family. That same night Avni invites Anjali to her room. She tells Anjali that she has a special gift for her -- that is Aman‘s illegitimate child. A devastated Anjali rushes to find out the truth from Avni ? only to find Avni in a pool of blood ? Dead!

    In the commotion that follows, the entire family rushes in to see Anjali standing over Avni‘s limp body with the murder weapon in her hand. They cannot believe that Anjali could carry out her threat. Anjali, on her part, is equally devastated that the family she so dearly loved and nurtured could without even giving a thought accuse her of the heinous crime? the murder of her own pregnant sister-in-law.

    The police arrive and Anjali is arrested. The trial begins in court and Anjali witnesses‘ one of the worst betrayals of her life. The only family, the orphan Anjali has ever known turns against her in a shocking turn of events. Anjali‘s pleas of innocence are drowned in the din of lies, intrigue and family politics. She is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. But Destiny has other plans for her. Anjali discovers she is pregnant.

    Shock, drama, confrontation, murder and trial. All that and more from Monday 26th March to April 2nd, at 10.30 p.m, on Jeete Hain Jiske Liiye only on Sony Entertainment Television.

     
  • Tune-in to the premier of 'Prison Break' on Tuesday at 10 p.m. on Star World

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 24, 2007

    MUMBAI: ? A story of a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his brother‘s elaborate plan to help him escape his death sentence. the action and suspense, this compelling Golden Globe nominated series gets closer to unraveling the mysteries regarding the mysterious murder and exposing a conspiracy of national proportions. The exciting new series, ‘PRISON BREAK‘, premiers this Thursday, March 27th at 10 p.m. only on Star World.

    Prison Break follows the story of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a desperate man, in a desperate situation. After Michael‘s brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is sentenced to death for the murder of the vice president‘s brother, Michael begins to believe that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Convinced of his brother‘s innocence, Michael holds up a bank with the intention of being incarcerated in Fox River State Penitentiary alongside his brother. Once inside, and with detailed plans of the prison, it is a race against time as Michael sets out to execute an elaborate plan to break out of prison with his brother before his scheduled execution, and ultimately prove his innocence.

    In order to execute his plans, Michael deals with the harsh politics of prison life as he aligns himself with a group of prisoners, including his cellmate Fernando Sucre (Amaury Nolasco), former mob boss John Abruzzi (Peter Stormare), the well connected C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar), homicidal pedophile T-Bag (Robert Knepper) and Charles Westmoreland (Muse Watson), a man Michael believes to be the infamous skyjacker D.B. Cooper. Also helping to put together the mysteries of the murder is defense attorney Veronica Donovan (Robin Tunney), who is also Lincoln‘s former girlfriend. Rounding up the cast is Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies), the prison doctor who finds herself making a connection with Michael and ultimately finds herself a reluctant ally in planning Michael‘s escape.

    The first episode will see, Michael Scofield attempting to rob a bank in order to get imprisoned at Fox River State Penitentiary, where his brother Lincoln Burrows, accused of murdering the Vice President‘s brother, is scheduled to be executed. At Fox River, Michael approaches a number of inmates, all of whom play an important role in his plan to free his brother from the inside. Meanwhile, agents Kellerman and Hale are determined to make sure the execution goes through as planned. Lincoln‘s son LJ gets into trouble?.

    So make sure tune in to the all new series "Prison Break" this Tuesday, March 27th at 10 p.m. only on Star World.

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