• Let CNN-IBN help you plan for your week with 'Weekipedia'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 26, 2007

    MUMBAI:Wondering what to do with your weekends? Want something fun to do outside of work, but don‘t know where to start? CNN-IBN has the perfect solution ‘Weekipedia‘ a one-stop weekend entertainment planner that promises to spice up the weekends and give viewers something fun to do.The 13 episode, fast-paced recommendatory show will not only suggest ideas on what to do but also answer the how, where, what and when of going about doing it. The show will air fridays at 11:30 pm and saturdays at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm.

    Weekipedia‘s format is user friendly and is laced with info graphics detailing locations, website addresses and other information relating to the activities suggested during the show. Each episode will be divided into a number of segments, each focussing on a different sphere - theatre, fashion, music, weekend getaways, the Internet, amongst many others. In addition, the show will preview & review everything from new DVD releases to mushrooming stores, the latest tunes, websites to the latest restros and bistros in all major cities.

    With Weekipedia - your weekend just got better!

    ‘Weekipedia‘, the new avatar of our regular weekend show ‘Just Chill‘, seeks to provide an assortment of ideas and activities necessary for planning that perfect week(end). I am confident that it will be well-received by our viewers across all age groups," said, CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai.

  • Channel [v] presents Awarapan on [v] Special Presentation

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 26, 2007

    MUMBAI: Another power packed performance, another interesting story from the Bhatt brigade! Channel [v] showcases [v] Special Presentation with Mukesh Bhatt?s forthcoming block buster- Awarapan.Viewers will get a sneak peak behind the scenes and access to exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the film. Known to present the audiences with fresh new talent the star cast of the movie comprises of Emraan hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, is an all out entertainer.

    Awarapan is the story of man called Shivam (Emraan Hashmi) who searched for joy but found nothing but pain and loneliness. It is the journey of a godless heartbroken lover who in order to escape from the ghosts of his tragic past dedicates himself to serve his gangster boss Malik who runs a chain of hotels in Hong Kong.

    So, tune in to Channel [v] for [v] Special Presentation on Friday, 29 June at 6.00 pm and Saturday 30 June at 4.00 pm.

  • Heroes season finale explodes on Star World on Wednesday at 9 pm

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 25, 2007

    MUMBAI: An apocalypse is looming. A battle royale is unfolding. Is saving the cheerleader really going to save the world? Find out when Heroes season finale explodes on Star World on Wednesday, 27 June at 9 pm.

    As the sci-fi saga caps off its debut season, compelling questions will be answered and mysteries will be solved. Who is the exploding man set to wipe New York City off the map? Can the combined force of the key heroes stop the catastrophe? Which hero will make the ultimate sacrifice?

    Boasting cinema-worthy special effects, the final chapter in the Heroes saga is one of the most anticipated TV events of the year. "[The finale] is like a $90 million movie," says Heroes creator Tim Kring. "It‘s just? big." Kring also hints that the season ender may mark the demise of at least one key character. "This is the kind of show that has to kill some people off. My plan was to simply kill the ones that weren‘t working. And now I don‘t know which ones to kill off! That‘s how well things are working right now."

    The closing episode also sets the stage for the show‘s second season. "It shows you a good three minutes of where season two is going to pick up. It‘ll be in a very, very interesting place," says cast member Adrian Pasdar, who plays dodgy politico Nathan Petrelli. When the finale aired in the US, it easily won its timeslot and eclipsed the much-touted two-hour finale of 24.

    Revolving around a group of ordinary people who possess extraordinary power, Heroes has been listed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best sci-fi shows from the past 25 years. Lauded by critics, it picked up two Golden Globe nominations and was named Favorite New Drama at the People‘s Choice Awards.

    On Wednesday, 27 June at 9pm, catch the explosive conclusion to a season-long thrill ride as the Heroes finale airs first and exclusively on Star World.

  • Watch Abu Dujana in a exclusive interview with CNN

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 25, 2007

    MUMBAI: In a chilling and exclusive two-part interview from a Yogajakarta police station, the self proclaimed military leader of terror organization Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Dujana tells CNN‘s Dan Rivers why Westerners are legitimate targets and why he was happy after 11 September.The Indonesian police describe Abu Dujana as the most dangerous terrorist suspect they‘ve ever dealt with, saying he‘s intelligent, cunning and evasive. He used seven different aliases and it took four years for the police to catch him. Now Abu Dujana is accused of masterminding the cold-blooded murders of hundreds of innocent people.

    The interview airs at 4.30pm Indian Standard time today, Monday June 25.

  • 'The Bong Connection' movie releases on 6th July


    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 22, 2007

    MUMBAI: The culture awakening crossover film "The Bong Connection" is slated for release all over the country on the 6th of July 2007. Anjan Dutt‘s .first English crossover film .
    The movie stars a plethora of powerhouse performers Shayan Munshi, Raima Sen Parambrata Chattopadhyay, &Peeya Rai Chowdhary.

    A warm hearted, hilarious, yet deeply touching drama about two men in this crazy, global world, the story revolves around two characters namely Andy(Shyan Munshi) who is a young. Bengali musician from New York and the Kolkata based Texas aspirant Apu(Parambrata Chattopadhyay). While living in a country that seems beyond Indian culture is not what Andy can relate to, Apu is today‘s youth of India who sees Bengali culture as obsolete and would rather live a free life in a city like Texas. While the characters are not even related in the movie, instances that occur within their lives form the essence of the movie in its entirety.

    The movie, which has its roots embedded in the parallel genre, is commercially viable and youth- centric. It lays impetus on the importance of Bengali culture and the endeavour to revive it once again.

    The veteran director Anjan Dutt of "Bada Din" and "Bow Barracks Forever" fame, seems to be excited about his latest venture

    Stated Anjan Dutt, "After directing Bada Din and Bow Barracks Forever,I am embarking on a new journey in life with The Bong Connection which has Shayan Munshi, Raima Sen, Parambrata Chatterjee and Peeya Rai Choudhurry in the cast. This is an important project for me as this is going to be my first experiment with directing an English language feature film out of the country."

    Neel Dutt is the Music director for the movie and he together with Anjan Dutt has written the lyrics. Neel Dutt has added variety in all his compositions. The music comprises of songs, from baul and Rabindrasangeet to even English music. From Trans-techno feel which appeals to young people; the album is loaded with audible surprises for everyone.

    Nachiketa, Shaan, Swapan Basu, Shreya Ghoshal and Rupankar have rendered their voices to the tracks in the album.

  • Sunidhi Chauhan Rocks on Indian Idol

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 22, 2007

    MUMBAI: The contestants of Indian Idol 3 are the best ever confesses Anu Malek who has been with the show since the first season. It explains why the judges could not come to a consensus on their choice for the Wild Card Entry last night. They reserved their verdict last night but tonight it shall be revealed. Who will the judges vote for? That is a surprise!

    Celebrity guest Sunidhi Chauhan makes the wait worthwhile with her star presence and simply mind blowing performance. She drives people crazy with her singing and when she sings Crazy kiya re it is near pandemonium. The singer, herself a winner of a popular singing contest, joins contestants to set the stage on fire with Beedi Jalaile? Sunidhi is an idol for most of the young contestants for whom it was a dream come true to share the stage with her! Sunidhi, on her part asked the judges to judge her performance and Anu Malek had just one word for her: "Rock Star!"

    Inspired by Sunidhi‘s presence the girls gave a spirited performance with a medley of retro songs ?ranging from the hit Helen number Mera naam Chin Chin Chu ?to the Mumtaz-Shammi Kapoor hit Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche? from Brahmachari to 60‘s hit Aao twist karen from Bhoot Bangla. Must say they were even dressed for the occasion! The boys couldn‘t resist joining in the fun and at the end of it simply turned out to be a dance riot on stage with everyone having a blast as Sunidhi belted ? Sajna ji vaari vaari jaonji.

    Catch the Saturday Night fever at 9 p m on Indian Idol on 23 June only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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