The ‘Rock On’ star, Farhan Akhtar is back on television, and this time the producer-director turned actor is not on the panel of judges, but will be hosting a reality show on a relatively new channel.
A person close to Farhan Akhtar on terms of anonymity said, “He is doing a reality show, produced by Endemol. When the production house came to him with the offer as host of the reality show, he liked the concept and accepted it.”
He is yet to sign the contract on the dotted lines. “The concept of the show is not just about dance and singing, but is something very unique. The proceedings for the show are in its initial stages though”, adds our source.
The shoot of the same will start by the end of this month. Well for the viewers, it’s a treat to see their favorite star rocking the TV screen again.
Watch this space for more news on this upcoming untitled reality show!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Farhan Akhtar to host a reality show
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Vande Mataram!
- Jawaharlal Nehru
These are the words of our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Indian Independence Day, 1947. Now after 61 years we are celebrating the joy of our Freedom, with the same zest and enthusiasm!
But what exactly does Independence mean to us?? After 61 years of free-life, where do we stand?? The onus and responsibility lies on us to protect the motherland for which many have laid their lives…Let’s thank all those who have given their blood and soul for the motherland and Salute all the Martyrs and Leaders who had the dream to live in Independent India!
15th August signifies hope of an India where unity and peace will continue to prevail .On this, Television Stars shared their views...
Alok Nath:
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I feel that people like Abhinav Bindra make me proud to be an Indian.
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: The pathetic politicians are a threat to India and its unity.
Your favorite leader in today’s era: Well what leaders? Who are they? I don’t see any leaders. I feel true leaders are people like Narayan Murthy, Ambani brothers and many others who have taken the nation a step ahead.
Message on Independence Day: I feel that Independence is sacred. In jungles animals have all the independence but it is very unfortunate that people are bound with laws and restrictions. In these restrictions one has to find independence. Let’s make this world a better place to be in.
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Sudha Shivpuri:
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I feel that from the time we got independence till now, every field has progressed a lot. The conditions of women have seen a drastic change and I am happy about this.
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: The endless personal fights that happen on issues regarding caste and creed is very bad. Everyone has a position to hold in life and people who are in a higher position in society should take their job more seriously.
Your favorite leader in today’s era: I don’t think I can name one, sabi hi mere favorite hai i.e. all are my favorite. I like Sonia Gandhi . I really like her because she is one female who has got Congress to the forefront.
Message on Independence Day: I feel that we need to understand and value the sacrifice of our leaders for the nation. We should always be united and never get into personal fights.
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I feel the love that people have towards each other and the sprit with which all the festivals are celebrated in this country is incredible.
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: The ones who always try to divide people on the basis of caste and creed..
Your favorite leader in today’s era: My favorite leader is Rahul Gandhi without any doubt.
Message on Independence Day: I feel that each individual should do something that makes India proud. Like in sports Abhinav Bindra has made India proud; in the same way I feel that in each field some one should do something so that India is proud of that individual.
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Aamir Ali:
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I think that there are lots of things that make me feel proud and can’t state one. Things like the way we adapt to various culture and the way we are growing as a nation makes me feel proud. I feel that every country has certain bad points and India is no exception. But leaving that aside, I would say that I am a hard core Indian!!
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: I think it is dirty politics that screw up a lot of things. Just to get a vote bank, some people divide people on the basis of cast or creed which is very dangerous..
Your favorite leader in today’s era: I like Umar Abdullah for his honesty and Laloo Prasad Yadav for his smartness. Before I used to find Laloo ji funny and then I found him amazing and in couple of years I realized that he is a smart person who can turn losses into profits.
Message on Independence Day: Never think of dividing this country on the basis of caste, creed and culture. Just enjoy your freedom and live a happy life.
Jayati Bhatia:
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I think I am born in this country and I am brought up the way I was. I feel that today my country is on a threshold where I see some of the younger generation having cigarettes and on the other hand, I also see some going to places of worship. I am seeing an amalgamation of both modern and traditional.
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: Population and lack of education are the biggest threats to India's unity.
Your favorite leader in today’s era: I am totally and absolutely excited about Rahul Gandhi and Sachin Pilot.
Message on Independence Day: I think Independence for me is something where I want to express my views on Getting rid of pretence and show-off is what people should do! I feel most of us speak only in our houses, now its the time to go out and talk about your views.
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Dimple Jhangiani:
The one thing that makes you proud to be an Indian: I feel that India is very rich in culture. People live with unity and are always together.
The biggest threat to India and its unity, according to you: Westernization which might change Indian culture is the biggest threat..
Your favorite leader in today’s era: I can’t name any as I don't like any one. Everything is now full of corruption.
Message on Independence Day: Happy Independence Day!! Let’s stop corruption and be loyal to our nation!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
TIMES NOW announces the launch of 'No Full Stops'
Have you ever felt the need to relax your mind but didn’t know how? Have you ever looked for ways to stay fit but didn’t know where to start? Hold on! ‘No Full Stops’, a new wellness show by TIMES NOW is the answer to all your questions. In the fast paced world of today, every person is under pressure to perform better. At this juncture, we require simpler ways to access happiness and satisfaction in life. ‘No Full Stops!’ is the right medium which gives us solutions on how to cope with everyday stress. It helps one live life in a better way by enjoying good health through different forms like dance, games, yoga, martial arts and others.
With an energetic and refreshingly charming anchor, Teejay Sidhu doing the honours, the show couldn’t be better. The anchor, who is a graduate from the University of British Columbia doesn’t drink or smoke and gets her relaxation from meditation and praying. The show adds a new dimension to the life of an urbane viewer. This show is also for people, who want to live a positive lifestyle, by adopting health tips and insights to experience a feel good factor in them. Many feel intimidated, to go to a spa or a gym or they don’t have the time to go, this show is the right place for them.
The show ‘No Full Stops!’ Is a 13 - part series, one- stop show on wellness for the young, busy and the bored. The show is meant for everyone, who wishes to break away from the monotony of life and indulge in pampering oneself through ‘accessible wellness, something which everyone can incorporate in the daily humdrum of existence. People would halt, sit back and feel this is a show finally, which would cater to their interest level and urge them to feel better about themselves. Arnab Goswami, Editor – in chief, TIMES NOW says,’Wellness is not just a state of mind today, but contemporary India wants to know more about it. ‘No Full Stops’ is just a step towards that. The show will arm the people with tips to achieve wellness amongst the not so good situation in todays life’ The show emphasizes and takes one through ways of de-stressing oneself, balancing ones physical, mental and spiritual needs and areas that are integral to looking after oneself. The viewer here have their choice, can identify a wellbeing issue and find a range of solutions given to it.
Every episode of the show, ‘No Full Stops!’ delves into something diverse and fresh. Episode 1 takes one through the world of dance which could do wonders to unwind and relax the mind and body. It also gives tips on how a little bit of fun could go a long way in adding spunk to ones mundane routine. The show promises to be youthful and full of energy.
The show thus gives a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Every episode aims to bring a difference in people’s life. So tune into TIMES NOW, to give your life a new twist and get a weekly dose of health tips and insights to make a real difference in your life. The show will be shown on Saturdays at 7.30 PM and on Sunday at 12.30 and 6.30 PM..
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
There can only be one Bindass CHAMP!
Now experience the adventure, the thrill, the passion of Bike racing interwoven with the emotion of a contemporary tale of great friendship, love and betrayal as Bindass, the youth entertainment channel from UTV group, brings forth yet another gripping story called Bindass Champ starting from June 27, 2008 every Friday and Saturday at 9 30 p.m. It's a story of three people with different objectives in life, two great friends and their love for a girl.
According to Ashok Cherian- VP – Marketing Bindass, "Young India wants to win at all costs and Champ is a reflection of the chances and choices in the lives of today's Bindass youth. Just like Bindass, Champ is totally fearless and fun and yet truly Indian at heart. And just as there can only be one Champ in a biking grand prix, similarly there can only be only one Champ among this group of friends".
Produced by Siddhartha Basu' Synergy Adlabs, BINDASS CHAMP revolves around childhood friends from Chandigarh, who take pride in being rebels. Raj is a flamboyant spoilt brat and a rich man's son, while his best friend, the reticent Dhruv, is a go-getter, but from a humble background. Despite the difference in their personalities, background and perspective they share common memories of childhood and a common passion ---- Bikes! Therefore their bond seems unbreakable.
Amit Nandi, GM (Marketing), Bajaj Auto Ltd. says, " Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i is one of the most aspired brands by Indian Youth. Bindass is a youth brand and Bindass Champ revolves around biking. Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i is glad to be associated with it."
Bindass Champ will be supported by a 360 degree marketing campaign – with thrusts across outdoor, on-ground, online, radio, TV and mobile. The 15 city campaign will have both above the line and below the line marketing aimed at youth catchment areas. The web avatar of Champ will be a complete biking based microsite http://champ.bindass.com and will be packed with everything you wanted to know about biking – from modifying your bike to the latest international 2 wheeled speed monster.
So in order to get entertained and join the wild ride with Raj, Dhruv and Sameera tune in to Bindass Champ!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
DADAGIRI: TV's MEANEST GAME SHOW!
Now relive the experience of that dreaded 'first day of college', as Bindass, the youth entertainment channel from UTV group, introduces TV's meanest game show Dadagiri. A first for Indian Televsion, Dadagiri premieres Monday Jun 9, 2008 at 7.30 pm. A show where four daring students revisit the horrors of being bullied on the first day of college by surviving three quintessential dadas in three rounds and compete against each other for a winning sum of Rs. 50,000 in cash.
Giving details of the new show Zarina Mehta CEO Bindass said, "Dadagiri Beat the Bullies is the Meanest Show ever seen on Indian Television. It's a test of Physical Strength, Brains and raw courage. The five hosts of the show are totally first of a kind & we hope the audience loves every minute of this pioneering Game Show. Dadagiri launches on the 9th of June with a large 360 degree marketing campaign on TV, Radio, Web, Mobile, & Outdoors. I am very proud of the entire team that has worked on the show from Encompass as well as Bindass."
In the first round the students encounter Vishal -The Beast: An uncouth, foul tempered fellow with an overbearing personality and a strong fist. He enjoys bossing around every one and making mincemeat out of people especially juniors. Into protein shakes & weight training, he has flunked his third year three times. His message to the world goes 'Maarunga chaar, ginungaa ek'
In round two, the contestants are held up against Shraman - Mindstein' who is the college topper and by far the most intelligent guy in college. He is always busy cracking theorems and logic, hates people who cannot answer his questions and feels it to be his duty to enlighten the world.
Round three, along comes Esha -The Goddess: spoilt, nasty, the meanest girl in college. She loves putting people down, is extremely moody & has a very short temper! She particular hates ugly faces! So watch out for the BULLIES!
The three Baddies give tasks according to their own personality, which the contestants should complete in order to win. A contestant gets eliminated at the end of every round. He or she goes straight to the in-house chef – Juicy offers them his "exotic delicacies" of Maggot macaroni with crushed caterpillars, Stinky shawarmas, & Hare bhari chipkali for the loser to "delight" himself upon eaten out of a toilet pot!!!
The one contestant who survives all the three rounds and the bullies wins the game show and walks away with Rs.50,000/- in cash, right there right then.
Dadagiri is produced by Encompass, created by Roshan Abbas, Directed by Yule Kurup with Anuradha Ghakkar as Creative Consultant & Shyam Rajagopalan as Supervising Creative Director. From the Channel side the show has been supervised by Shalini Sethi - AVP Head of Programming (Bindass Channel), Arif Ali Creative Director, Pallavi Gupta Executive producer & Madhavi Malhotra who has produced the packaging supervised by Dipankar Bose.
So to see whether the contestants survive or the bullies scare them away… tune into Bindass and watch 'Dadagiri' starting June 9th at 7.30PM every Monday to Thursday.