Mumbai: UTV Motion Pictures, one of India‘s leading studios, announced the online release of its forthcoming film ‘Hattrick‘, day and date with its worldwide theatrical release, on India‘s leading broadband video portal, Rajshri.com.Directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, ‘Hattrick‘ features Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Kunal Kapoor, Rimi Sen & Danny and is scheduled for worldwide release on March 16, 2007.

Says Siddharth Roy Kapur, Executive Vice President - Marketing, Distribution & Syndication, UTV Motion Pictures, "UTV is committed to increasing opportunities for audiences around the world to legally access our content in as convenient a manner as possible and in the best quality. Coupled with this, we are constantly looking to innovate on developing new revenue streams and this initiative is another example of that. We are very excited about this partnership with Rajshri.com and believe it is a win-win for all, the biggest winners being consumers worldwide.

Rajshri.com has proved this model and its technological competence with the successful online premiere of Vivah and we are proud to partner with a company as transparent as Rajshri Media for the online distribution of ‘Hattrick‘."

Rajshri Media (P) Limited Managing Director Rajjat A. Barjatya says "The Internet is emerging as an effective new medium of distribution and a potential new territory of exploitation of films for content owners. After the overwhelming response to the online release of Vivah, we were confident that progressive Indian filmmakers would realise the potential of online distribution and tap into this additional revenue stream."

"We could not have asked for a better partner than UTV in our quest to provide a legal alternative to moviegoers worldwide. Rajshri.com currently serves over 100,000 consumers on a daily basis from over 50 countries, many of which are not served by legitimate theatrical or home video distribution. In a very short span of time, Rajshri.com has become the first choice and one of the only sources of legitimate Indian entertainment content for global Indians and South Asians."

This offering is primarily designed to cater to the South Asian and NRI diaspora overseas. The original Hindi version of ‘Hattrick‘ as well as subtitled versions will be available online. The film will be available for a 72-hour download on-demand 24/7 starting 12 noon IST from March 16. Low and High (DVD quality) bandwidth versions of the film will be available at USD 9.99 and USD 19.99 respectively.

MUMBAI: Bhaskar Group‘s My FM has roped in Aayaz Memon to provide World Cup live feeds and match updates for My FM listeners in Jaipur and Chandigarh. So now My FM Listeners will have the pleasure of hearing one of India‘s foremost cricket correspondents provide basic match Analysis with facts & figures, post match analysis the next day morning and views about the key players to look out for in each match.

Said Jaipur Programming Head, My FM, Viplove Gupte, ‘We are delighted to bring Aayaz Menon‘s expert cricket analysis to our cricket fans. Once again, My FM proves its focus on its listener‘s interests by giving them what they want, when they want it." FM is the right medium for providing the updates and instant analysis for the World Cup considering the timings of the matches.

MUMBAI: The ratings for the pre-ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches are out, and MAX has shown a 21% increase in viewership even before the first official ball has been bowled.

Commenting on the ratings, Sneha Rajani, Business Head, MAX, said, ?It?s heartening to see how Cricket binds India. A response like this for the warm-up games is a vindication of the fact that the entire nation is caught up in the World Cup frenzy.? In the warm-up matches, MAX notched an average prime time rating of 2.8 TVR (all India) for India v/s Netherlands and a 3.8 (all India) TVR for India v/s West Indies. These numbers clearly demonstrate that MAX is nicely poised to deliver the best cricket ratings ever.

MUMBAI: NDTV brings you an exclusive, behind the scene action of the making of this year?s much awaited movie Vipul Shah?s Namastey London.

Watch Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Upen Patel and Rishi Kapoor as they turn into reporters and take viewers of NDTV through the making of the film, an exciting trip down their favourite locations in London.

The show has more in store for viewers with the actors? special meeting with Jonathan Bloom, cinematographer of Hollywood blockbuster-?Troy?.

Also an exclusive sneak peek into the filming of a sizzling track choreographed by none other than Saroj Khan, Akshay?s Punjabi-ness and a lot more?

Watch the making of ?Namastey London? on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 1.30 pm only on NDTV 24X7.

MUMBAI: Nirmal Lifestyle, Mulund was the venue for the second public appearance by the master of the 619 on his 2 day visit to Mumbai.The fans certainly didn?t disappoint and were there in full strength to meet one of the greatest wrestlers to enter the WWE arena.

DJ Shiva started proceedings spinning a mix of the latest hip hop hits and was accompanied by singer Abbey who got the house down with his tunes. They got the fans all ready and warmed up to meet the Mysterio Express. Then to the explosive beat of Booyaka 619 entered the Master of the 619, with the entire venue chanting 619. The master greeted his clan and they responded back, a lucky few got to get onto stage and ask him about his road to the top. ?Mumbai has been a revelation, the love and warmth that I have received on my visit here has been overwhelming said a visibly touched Rey Mysterio. The fans tonight made me truly aware of the power of the WWE, and I thank Ten Sports for making this a night to remember.?

Rey Mysterio a WWE SMACKDOWN superstar known for his high flying style and dropping signature moves like the Mysterio Express, Air Mysterio and the legendary finishing move the 619 enthralled audiences and fans as he talked to them and signed autographs.

Over the years Rey has created a following that establishes him alongside all time wrestling greats. With eight Cruiserweight Championships, four WWE Tag Team Championships and one Royal Rumble Championship under his belt, Rey has created loyal fans across all ages, who never stop screaming 619! The definitive high-flying Superstar Mysterio, despite his size, is an innovative underdog that fans of all ages have grown to respect and love.

MUMBAI: Welcome back to your coffee fix for the week. This Sunday meet one of the finest actors this generation has seen? she is all heart and her performances are all soul? she began her career in mainstream cinema and then made a wonderful name for herself in alternative cinema? the very talented Tabu.

Karan‘s second guest is an Indian whom we are all proud of, the international celebrated filmmaker and the big name behind Namesake ? Mira Nair. Also joining them is the renowned choreographer and the director of a super-hit Bollywood film... Farah Khan. Don‘t miss this exciting t?te-?-t?te this Sunday, March 18th at 9 p.m. on ‘Koffee with Karan‘ only on Star One and Star World.

Tabu who was rather apprehensive to come on Karan‘s show admits, "You make us commit a lot of things which I don‘t want to." She talks about her journey in the film industry since 18 years, some of the regrets in her personal life and also confesses on the show that she has a low self-esteem. In spite of being a part of the internationally acclaimed film Namesake, Tabu shares that it‘s very clear in her head that she has no Hollywood aspiration. She also speaks about the special relationship she shares with Nagarjuna and the fact that nothing can ever change or alter the relation with him. Mira feels that the success of her film Namesake is largely due to her wonderful cast, she shares some of the beautiful moments while making the film and what‘s her take on being put in the same bracket as Gurinder Chadha and Deepa Mehta.

And just when the masala packed rapid fire is about to commence, the controversial rapid-fire queen of last season, Farah Khan makes an entry. According to Tabu, which actor needs to hit the gym? If Mira was mistaken for Deepa Mehta what would she say? Saroj Khan, Ganesh Hegde or Shiamak Davar, who according to Farah is the best choreographer? Mira Nair‘s next or Farah Khan next, what does Tabu chose? Wait and watch!

Excerpts from the interview:

Karan: You have been in this industry for how long Tabu?

Tabu: 18 or 19 years

Karan: Any regrets ?

Tabu: Lots .. but it will really take a while if I start discussing it ..

Karan: Professionally or personally

Tabu: Ahh ...personally more I think .. but, actually having said that I wouldn‘t look at them as regrets .. and more as a learning experience .. but, I wish I hadn‘t met a few people I had met .. which I would not want to name ...

Karan: Do you sometimes feel that you are such a great actor and you have done some amazing work ..and in fact I keep telling you this that critics awards should be globally called the Tabu awards, because you keep winning them ..year after year .. do you feel you have got your due from the industry?

Tabu: Yes I have

Karan: You don‘t feel that they have undervalued you?

Tabu: No .. I don‘t think so at all ..After Prem I thought I should just go back and study ..But I didn‘t.. I stayed on and it kept getting better for me .. for me everything is like a bonus ..

Karan: I think you are just undervaluing yourself .. is it a case of low self esteem or just modesty ..

Tabu: Terrible low self esteem

Karan: But why .. have you seen your own performances
Tabu: I prefer not to

Karan: You have made such a beautiful film ..

Mira: Firstly .. Jhumpa ..the mother of the film .. the mother of the book and then this extra ordinary cast .. from Irfan and Tabu ...

Karan: Do you some times feel that, you know .. you make these international films .. but you are not doing anything for India? Do you ever feel the need to come back and do a full Hindi picture ?

Mira: You know, my theory is .. I don‘t do anything that any one else does better than me ..laughs .. and you do it better than me .. So, I mean I am not here to imitate..

So, join Karan in a stimulating t?te-?-t?te with the three super achievers only on Koffee with Karan, this Sunday, March 18th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World