• Gujarat's new Muslims by Shikha Trivedy to be aired on NDTV 24 X 7


    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: This week ?Documentary 24x7? features the first part of the four part documentary series ?Gujarat?s New Muslims? by NDTV?s Shikha Trivedy, who travels through Gujarat to capture how hope provides a healing touch to those scarred by communal violence.

    The documentary shows how the power of faith and hope for a better future has helped the Muslims in Gujarat get over the trauma of the communal riots of 2002 and to re establish an identity of their own. ?Gujarat?s New Muslims? takes the viewers through Muslim localities where schools exclusively for their children have been built from ashes in all major cities of the state.

    Watch the ?Gujarat?s New Muslims? find new strength through faith to raise from the troubles of the past and aim for a bright future on the third episode of Documentary 24x7 series only on NDTV 24x7 at 9.30 pm, November 1 and its repeat telecast at 1:30 pm, November 2 only on NDTV 24x7.

  • Watch eleventh episode of Salaam Zindagi

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: The eleventh episode of Salaam Zindagi salutes the resolute spirit of women suffering a heavy emotional and physical toll due to domestic violence and yet come out winners to move on with their lives against all odds.

    Watch these women share their experiences with NDTV India‘s Naghma in ?Salaam Zindagi? only on NDTV India on Friday, November 14, 2007 at 08:00 pm and the repeat telecast on Saturday, November 15, 2:00 pm.

  • Anniversary celebrations at Cinemax, Sion

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: On account of completing 7 years of providing endless entertainment and cinema, Cinemax Sion celebrated their 7th Anniversary with great pomp and vigour! Along with hosting a series of fun filled activities and interesting contests, the lavish property at Sion shared their happiness with a number of special kids by screening the blockbuster "Chak De India"!

    The swanky property, with association with a NGO - Aveska, showcased the inspiring "Chak De India" for girls from A. D Bawla Female Orphanage Home.

    To set the famous "Chak De" atmosphere, the "hockey players" from the movie stepped in! All the Chak De girls present completely rocked the event, taking the zeal to another level! They merrily chatted and interacted with the enthusiastic kids, spreading the significance of hard work and dedication as well as the "never give up" attitude!

    And the excitement didn‘t end there! A large number of exciting contests, activities and games had been organized by the theatre management as a part of the carnival! Since the multiplex has completed 7 glorious years, the management set up a unique and beautiful theme of "Seven Wonders of the World", with one of the gifts being a trip to one of the ancient seven wonders -PYRAMIDS OF GIZA AT EGYPT!

    Mr. Devang Sampat, Vice President, Marketing & Programming, CINEMAX India Ltd, said, "It is a great moment for all of us at CINEMAX. Our motto of teamwork, determination and a promise to entertain our valued patrons has helped us achieve this stature of being one of the leading Multiplex Operators in the country"

    Adding further, Mr. Sampat said, "All our success and growth goes to our valued partners and most importantly our patrons. This being our 7th Anniversary of Sion, we have planned a series of celebration events that will have something special for everyone irrespective of the age- groups.

    Moreover, we are happy to celebrate our anniversary with these little girls.

    We believe that there is no better way to celebrate and rejoice than seeing the special kids smile and enjoy every bit of the spectacle we have planned for them!"

  • 94.3 MY FM Celebrates Nagpur Station Launch with India 's Original Rock Band 'Euphoria'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 29, 2007

    MUMBAI: MY FM, the Bhaskar Group radio station, announced the launch of its newest station in Nagpur with a bang, featuring a mesmerizing concert by India?s original Rock Band, Euphoria.The band?s performance on the occasion of 94.3 MY FM?s new station launch added zing to the air and made it undoubtedly one of the most electrifying nights in Nagpur City in a very long time.

    94.3 MY FM?s Nagpur station became operational on Sunday, October 21, but the launch was officially announced through an unforgettable Mega Musical Concert on Saturday, October 27. The venue for the Mega concert was the Krazy Castle auditorium in Nagpur City, exactly opposite the beautiful Ambazari Lake ? the perfect setting for the occasion. People poured in huge numbers to be a part of the whole experience, adding to the enthusiasm of the performers. And for all those music lovers who couldn?t make it to the concert, 94.3 MY FM aired the entire concert Live! for its listeners.

    Spirits were high and Nagpur was in for a truly amazing musical performance. And once the band started performing, it was a pretty noisy affair. Audiences roared and cheered every song and the city was completely ?Dhooming?.

    Euphoria was formed in 1989, but made it to the big league after nine long years of dedication and efforts with its first hit ?Dhoom?. The band coined the term HindRock in India and today, has created a home for itself in the hearts of music lovers across the country.

    Said, Mr. Harrish M. Bhatia, Business Head, 94.3 MY FM, ?Euphoria is the success story of five passionate and committed youngsters who followed their hearts. 94.3 MY FM shares the same philosophy as theirs, which is why Euphoria?s association with the launch in Nagpur. The music lovers present here and the ones listening to the telecast at home got a truly mesmerizing musical treat.?

    Added, Viplove Gupte, National Programming Head, 94.3 MY FM, ?After setting the standards & expectations so high with such a massive launch event, we will do our best to keep this momentum going for the Nagpurites.

  • The festival of Karwachautch is the highlight of Radio Dhamaal in Karnal and Hissar

    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 27, 2007

    MUMBAI: In continuation with the celebrations of Navratri comes Karwachautch, a festival which has been followed in India with utmost faith. Keeping this in in mind Radio Dhamaal is all set to celetrate this Karwachauth in Hisar and Karnal.

    On the eve of Karwachauth Radio Dhamaal RJ brigade would be in Karnal spreading colour of mehndi and suhaag. Special Programming Sparkles and RJ mentions for Suhagans will be running across all bands.

    Dhamaal will explore the fun and frolic of the festival embellished with music in an event where Dhamaal‘s fans will get a chance of mehndi application along with Karwa chauth gift hampers.

    Buzz has already started through RJ mentions spots and promos.
    Going by the hugely successful ‘Navratri Dhamaal Express Activity‘, the public is eagerly awaiting for karwachauth with a "difference."

  • 'Karde Disco' with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM


    Submitted by ITV Production on Oct 27, 2007

    MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India‘s hottest radio station sizzles with the nation‘s biggest stars this October. The station gave its listeners a unique opportunity to meet the Mirchidaar stars of the movie Om Shanti Om - the gorgeous Deepika Padukone and the one and only King Khan- Shahrukh Khan!

    As part of Mirchi‘s exclusive marketing tie-up with Om-Shanti-Om, ‘Karde Disco‘ contest is being organized by Radio Mirchi across 21 cities. Listeners have to simply tune into Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM and send in their entries. In the Mumbai phase of the contest the selected finalists were invited to the Radio Mirchi studio yesterday (October 26 2007) for the final round. The winners of this will be given an opportunity to meet Shah Rukh Khan. Apart from meet and greet with the star cast, there are various other prizes in store for the listeners like autographed CDs, Shahrukh‘s clothes from Om Shanti Om and other exciting movie merchandise.

    The event focused on the 70‘s groove. The judges selected the winners on the basis of their performance, style of dressing and how well the person conducted himself in the 70‘s fashion. The finalists were given 98.3 seconds to do an act from the 70‘s (sing / dance / say a dialogue / enact a scene) in front of the judge, music director Vishal. To add to the retro quotient, contestants were provided props from the 70‘s era such as a bow tie, wigs, sunglasses etc to add spice and variety to their sizzling performances.

    Radio Mirchi has designed special on-air programs that will take listeners into the 70‘s time machine and as part of the theme, the station has been airing special interviews with fashion designer like Shina NC for giving tips on getting the 70s look, including the special songs that epitomized the 70‘s etc. In Pune the contest is planned as a big ‘70s party‘ with entertainment, games with special contest around it. Anyone in the city with the name of Om or Shanti has been extended a special invitation for the party.

    Talking about the initiative, Kaushik Ghosh, National Marketing head, Radio Mirchi, said "Radio Mirchi has almost defined the way movies are treated and presented as entertainment on Radio. We have come to be associated with all the biggest movies coming out of Bollywood. We are happy to be the exclusive radio partners with this years most anticipated movie, Om Shanti Om. There is a tremendous buzz about the movie and this movie taps into the nostalgia of the 70s with its theme. Thus it became the theme for the ‘Kar De Disco‘ contest, which has found a tremendous connect with the listeners. We are happy to bring bollywood closer to our listeners through our on-air innovations. ‘

Subscribe to