• 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.

  • This Sunday, watch Konkona, Kunal and Ritesh on Koffee With Karan

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 13, 2007

    MUMBAI: She is slowly and steadily making a place for herself in the Indian movies... from niche cinema to commercial multiplex cinema? Karan‘s first guest is the girl that every intelligent cine goer absolutely adores? Konkona Sen Sharma.His second guest is the sexiest new entry in the Hindi movies... he stood out in the fantastic ensemble of Rang De Basanti and is now here to stay... the very hot and happening Kunal Kapoor! Also, joining them is the funniest guy in the business... his straight faced comic timing has made him the darling of multiplex cinema and the masses? the fantastic actor and the very humble Ritesh Deshmukh. Make sure you catch the young and the talented brigade of 2006, Konkona, Kunal and Ritesh this Sunday, 17 June at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World only on Koffee with Karan!

    From discussing about their careers, regrets, to their love life; the trio have an absolute blast on the show! Konkona shares why she will never do a matka jhatka movie, how she was intimidated by the hugely successful star cast of Omkara and in fact is all praise for Kareena! Kunal talks about his take on the sex symbol tag, the special relationship he shares with his childhood friend Hrithik Roshan and life after Rang De Basanti! On the other hand, Ritesh admits on the show that his father was quite surprised to see him in Apna Sapna Money Money but has always got full support from his illustrious political family! He shares that he no longer gets affected by the rumors linking him with his first co-star Genelia and even being questioned about his sexuality!

    And just when the set of controversial Q&A wraps up and the three attractive actors are about to lean back with a sigh of relief, Karan announces the rapid fire round! One mainstream actor Konkona would love to date? Aamir or Hrithik, whom does Kunal choose? One actress Ritesh would like to get naughty with? Who wins the most desired possession on the show - the coffee hamper! Find out on this Sunday‘s episode of Koffee with Karan?

  • Penguins- A Love Story premieres on Star Movies this Friday night

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 13, 2007

    MUMBAI: This Friday night, Star Movies presents a heart-warming story of love from the coldest place on earth. The film narrated by Amitabh Bachchan, captures the incredible journey of the Emperor Penguins as they march under the most impossible conditions to find their mates. Braving icy winds, freezing temperatures and starvation through a journey that pans hundreds of miles across a frozen continent the film is a striking story of survival. Tune in to the exclusive premiere of the Oscar winning film, Penguins- A Love Story this Friday night, June 15th at 9 p.m. only on Star Movies.

    Awards

    Oscar for Best Documentary, Features - 2006
    Cesar for Best Sound - 2006
    Nominated for Cesar for Best Editing, Best First Work, Best Music Written for a Film - 2006
    Nominated for the BAFTA Film Award for Best Cinematography, Best Editing - 2006

    Every winter an incredible love story plays out in the coldest, darkest, windiest continent on the earth. The Emperor Penguins emerge from the sea and walk, in a single file, to their breeding ground, which is 70 miles away and mate. The female delivers one large egg, which the male then gathers into the folds of his abdomen and holds. He stands for two months without food and water in howling gales and temperatures which dip to 50 below zero while the female trudges back to the sea. She then returns and incredibly enough, finds her mate and the chick that she has never seen before. The Oscar-winning Penguins - A Love Story documents this ritual. The Indian release is narrated by Amitabh Bachchan - at one point in the English version, he actually says, ‘How this happens, I don‘t know. I‘m just Amitabh Bachchan, not a Penguin.‘

    A stirring, eye-opening, and educational experience, the film gives an incredible true account of the quest to bring new life into the world. Amitabh Bachchan‘s dignified voice gives the penguins the grave admiration they deserve. But even more incredible is the photography, which shows the penguins hunting underwater, sliding on the ice, and even what definitely looks like kissing. At one point the camera even zooms inside the mouth of a penguin as it regurgitates food for its young.

    So make sure you tune-in to the exclusive premiere of "Penguins- A Love Story" this Friday, June 15th at 9 p.m. on Star Movies.

  • Spain Film Festival Invites Planman Motion Picture's 'Faltu'

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: Faltu, a movie produced by Planman Motion Picture‘s has been selected from India for Spain film festival in the competitive category along with Omkara by Vishal Bharadwaj, Dor by Nagesh Kukunoor, Maati Maay by Chitra Palekar, Bayo by Gaiendra Ahire and Nottam by Sashi Paravoor.

    Planman Motion Picture‘s Dosar, directed by Rituparno Ghosh was also selected in The Cannes International Film Festival, along with the latest production Mithya, directed by Rajat Kapoor also being invited.

    Faltu, a movie based on Syed Mustafa Siraj‘s novel Ranirghater Brittanto directed by director Anjan Das.This film traced the lives of some uprooted people, a mad woman and her offspring-Faltu who has the quest for his identity.

    "Faltu was not so faltu (good-for-nothing) after all, and the honour we are receiving now makes me on top of the world. It is a different movie which has caught the attention of the critics and the serious and meaningful movie lovers as well. We are happy that this movie has been given its due recognition and admiration that it truly worths. This is a motivation for us to continue making good films that touch the realities of life and the finer emotions of the viewers.", shared Planman Motion Picture‘s Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri.

     

    Planman is on the floors with their upcoming ventures Mithya, Sunglass and an English film The last year with Amitabh Bachchan and pretty Preity Zinta this year.

     

  • 'Wild card' fever grips Indian Idol

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jun 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: They all have the spunk; spirit and the force to become the Indian Idol 3.They are all great performers and even greater singers.But Indian Idol is about finding that one Bharat Ki Shaan and the journey now begin with only the Top 11. However, there is hope for the 18 who were out in the Piano Round. The best 6 from the 18 ousted contestants will be given a chance to win over the viewers hearts through the ‘Wild Card‘ entry.

    The way to go?Our esteemed panel of judges ?Javed Akhtar, Alisha Chinai, Annu Malek and Udit Narayan have a tough task ahead of them in short-listing the lucky 6! The ‘Wild Card‘ contenders will have to give their best and perform tonight as this would be their last chance to fame, fortune and moving closer to chasing the dream title of being the nation‘s Indian Idol 3. Their ‘riaz‘, perfect ‘sur‘ and choice of song along with all the ‘matkas‘ and ‘jhatkas‘ will translate into a rocking Friday night performance.

    Finally, the verdict will be up to the viewers. Their destiny lies in the hand of the viewers. Once again the viewers have the tough task of carefully watching and rating their electrifying performances thus giving them a second chance to be one of the contenders of Indian Idol 3. The contestant who gets the highest number of votes will be the ‘Viewers choice Wild Card‘, while the second ‘Wild Card‘ will be decided by the eminent judges. There will loads of drama, cheers, heartbreaks and its going to be a nail biting finish.

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