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- Eva Grover in 'Jhansi Ki Rani'
New Delhi, July 29: Actress Eva Grover has bagged a prominent role in Zee TV's popular historical show "Jhansi Ki Rani".
She plays a mysterious character named Bhagirathi,....
- Priyanka sports grungy look for 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'
New Delhi, July 29: After showcasing her svelte figure in films like "Fashion" and "Dostana", Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is set to sport a grungy look to host Colors'....
- New rupee symbol in KBC logo, courtesy Big B
New Delhi, July 27: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has given a peek into the new logo of the upcoming fourth season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", which he is set to host. The logo al....
- Agra celebrates local boy's win in reality show
Agra, July 25: This Taj Mahal city went into a festive mode the moment actor Akshay Kumar declared local boy Sparsh Srivastav the winner of children's dance reality show "Chak Dhoom Dho....
- Sparsh Shrivastav wins 'Chak Dhoom Dhoom'
Mumbai, July 25: Sparsh Shrivastav from Agra was declared the winner of children's dance reality show "Chak Dhoom Dhoom" on Colors channel on Saturday night.
The 11-year-o....
- What court can do, TV can't
New Delhi, July 18: Can Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana, be described as a dacoit in a television serial simply because the Supreme Court had made similar references to him in judgment....
- Men make mark in women's world of TV soaps
New Delhi, July 18: Men have often taken the back seat when it comes to Indian television soaps - a patriarchal society notwithstanding. But not any more. A loverboy, a father, a flamboyant col....
- Akshay to feature on 'Sasural Genda Phool'
New Delhi, July 16: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is doing every bit to promote his upcoming film "Khatta Meetha" - he will be seen on Star Plus's popular show "Sasural Genda Pho....
- Sriti Jha charting new realms of acting
New Delhi, July 16: Actress Sriti Jha, who plays a blind girl in Imagine TV's upcoming show "Rakt Sambandh", says her character "prefers a life without eyes than a life without ....
- Ragini, Ratan coming on quiz show
New Delhi, July 16: After playing sisters, television actors Ragini Khanna and Ratan Rajput will share the screen space once again, but as competitors.
The two actresses, first seen t....
- 'Chak Dhoom Dhoom' star gets hero's welcome in Agra
Agra, July 16: Sparsh Srivastav, one of the top stars of children's dance reality show "Chak Dhoom Dhoom", arrived in his hometown here on Thursday to a tumultuous welcome.
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- I want to work with Kareena, but not as brother: Rajat Barmecha
New Delhi, July 15: "Udaan" lead actor Rajat Barmecha doesn't mind being tagged as "cute" by his female fans and says he is keen to work with Kareena Kapoor, but not as her ....
- Zee TV takes audience help for new show title
New Delhi, July 13: After filmmakers Karan Johar and Sudhir Mishra, television channel Zee TV is taking the help of viewers to finalise a title for their new show and decide on a hoarding for t....
- Coming soon - new 'masala' chat show 'Meethi Chhoorii No.1'
New Delhi, July 12: Gossip, tantrums, sarcastic comments and cold-shouldering - that’s what over 25 popular actresses from the small screen will be doing in Imagine TV's newest chat show &#....
- Delhi youth wins 'D3 Commando Force' show
New Delhi, July 10: After surviving a month of extremely tough physical and military warfare training, Akshay Chand from Delhi was declared the winner of UTV Bindaas' reality show "D3 C....
- Rajasthan Royals set for special appearance on 'Indian Idol 5'
New Delhi, July 9: Six cricketers from Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals will be making a special appearance on Sony TV's music reality show "Indian Idol 5".
- Now watch three seasons of 'Zabaan Sambhal Ke' on DVD
New Delhi, July 8: It's time to grab your popcorn, lie down on the couch and watch the three seasons of popular comedy serial "Zabaan Sambhal Ke" (ZSK) on DVD's and VCD's wi....
- 'Kitchen Champion' returns with season 2
Mumbai, July 7: After an all women first season of "Kitchen Champion", the afternoon cookery game show will be back with its second installment, but this time with male actors also.
- Sri Adhikari Brothers launch new music-comedy channel
Mumbai, July 7: The Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) on Tuesday launched Mastii, a new channel that focuses on music and comedy.
"We conceptualised Mastii as an electronic radio where ....
- Quick money lures TV actors to reality shows
New Delhi, July 7: Ever wondered why many TV actors, including popular ones, are opting for reality shows? The answer is simple: short term commitment, quick money and high visibility.
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- I can't cry like Shekhar Kapur: Sajid Khan
New Delhi, July 6: Director-comedian Sajid Khan promises to be fun on "India's Got Talent" rather than cry like acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur whom he has replaced as a judge on ....
- Longest-running Indian-American TV show goes national
Washington, July 6: "Darshan", the longest-running Indian-American television programme in the US, has launched a new nationally-broadcast weekly half-hour programme called "Darshan....
- Roshni Chopra bags 'Desi Girl' title
Mumbai, July 5: After chasing hens, bathing buffalos and picking cow dung, small screen actress Roshni Chopra walked away with the title of India's "Desi Girl" at the finale of the ....
- Parthiv Patel, Irfan Pathan in small screen cameo
New Delhi, June 30: Indian cricketers Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan are set to make a cameo appearance on the small screen with SAB TV's comedy show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah....
- 'Papad Pol' is like '3 Idiots': Swapnil Joshi
New Delhi, June 28: Popular TV actor Swapnil Joshi compares his new serial "Papad Pol - Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya" with super hit movie "3 Idiots" and says just like ....
- Small town talents make it big on reality shows
New Delhi, June 28: A platform to flaunt their talent in singing, dancing, acting, even cooking - reality shows are giving people in small towns across the country an opportunity to showcase th....
- 'Voyeurism has led to rise of reality TV shows'
New Delhi, June 26: There's a flood of reality shows on television thanks to increasing voyeurism, but the excitement will wear off once the power of imagination steers the video content of....
- I will get into direction: Varun Badola
New Delhi, June 25: Popular actor Varun Badola is familiar with the technical know-how of making television serials and says his ultimate desire is to direct for the small screen.
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- Sonu Niigaam, Rahat Fateh Ali to judge 'Chhote Ustad'
New Delhi, June 21: Popular singers Sonu Niigaam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will judge the second season of Star Plus' children music reality show "Voice of India Chhote Ustad".
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- Bilaspur man, Delhi girl win news anchor contest
New Delhi, June 21: Bilaspur's Akshay Shukla and Delhi's Meenakshi beat four other finalists to win the Star Anchor Hunt for news anchors, winning a three-year contract with Star News a....
- Hosting 'Big Money' is mentally draining: Madhavan
Mumbai, June 18: Multilingual actor R. Madhavan has hosted game shows before, but he finds hosting "Big Money" exhausting because he has to interact with the whole family on the sets.
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- I like flamboyant roles: Suhasi Dhami
New Delhi, June 18: Television actress Suhasi Dhami, who is working in Zee TV's "Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli", says she has a bent towards flamboyant roles. But admits they are not a....
- Marriage not on cards: Karan Grover
New Delhi, June 18: Television actor Karan Grover, who is working in Zee TV's "Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli" says he doesn't see any prospects of marriage for the next five-seven ....
- Sushant to shake a leg with Rakhi in 'Zara Nachke Dikha'
New Delhi, June 18: Television actor Sushant Singh Rajput, better known as Manav of "Pavitra Rishta" is set to shake a leg with item girl Rakhi Sawant on dance reality show "Zara Na....
- Sara Khan to quit 'Bidaai'?
New Delhi, June 18: Television actress Sara Khan, who plays Sadhana in "Bidaai" is likely to quit the show.
According to sources, the reason behind Sara's exit from the sh....
- 'Kites' world television premiere slated on Colors
New Delhi, June 9: The world television premiere rights of Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Kites" have been sold to Colors channel within a month of the film's release. It will be telecast ....
- I'm committed...just to my work: Harshad Chopra
New Delhi, June 8: Television actor Harshad Chopra may have made his mark playing the loverboy on screen but in real life he says he is "committed and engaged" -- but only to his work.
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- Manav of 'Pavitra Rishta' interested in film-making
New Delhi, June 6: Television actor Sushant Singh Rajput, better known as Manav of "Pavitra Rishta', says his next step is to go back to college once the series comes to an end.
- Ekta Kapoor not a difficult task master: Sarwar Ahuja
New Delhi, June 5: Ekta Kapoor is infamous for being a tough boss, but small screen actor Sarwar Ahuja, who plays the title role in her new series "Keshav Pandit" on Zee TV, describes t....
- Jackson's last rehearsals now on Indian TV
Kolkata, June 5: A documentary on Michael Jackson, based on his last rehearsals for his sold-out London concerts which never happened due to his death, will premiere on Indian television on the....
- Sameer Nair, Siddhartha Basu to spin magic again?
New Delhi, June 2: Sameer Nair and Siddhartha Basu - the brains behind the successful game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" - are joining hands again for a similar show on Imagine TV.
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- Ay, ay, Ekta bitten by numerology bug again
New Delhi, June 1: The title of Ekta Kapoor's latest offering for STAR Plus - "Taryay Liyay" isn't as hard to pronounce as it seems. It's "Tere Liye" with its spelli....
- Malayali actor Thilakan dropped from TV serial
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25: Veteran actor Thilakan, who was ousted from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) on grounds of indiscipline and virtually kept out of Malayalam films, ....
- Ekta Kapoor hunts for new faces on Facebook, Orkut
New Delhi, May 21: Soap queen Ekta Kapoor has launched another hunt for new faces for her upcoming show titled "Tere Liye".
To be aired on STAR Plus, the romantic saga will re....
- Brazilian-Indian soap 'Passage to India' premieres on Kazakh TV
Almaty, May 20: 'Passage to India', a Brazilian-Indian soap that has successfully brought India into the living rooms of a large numbers of Brazilian homes for close to a year now debut....
- Hanks, Spielberg's $200 mn mini-series comes to India
New Delhi, May 19: How much does it take to make a 10-part mini-series for a channel? $200 million in this case, as Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and filmmaker Steven Spielberg have put in for Worl....
- Jaya TV's popular 'Jackpot' to go on without Kushboo
Chennai, May 16: Jaya TV, backed by Tamil Nadu's opposition AIADMK, has dumped Kushboo from its hugely popular show "Jackpot" after the actress joined the ruling DMK, but the channe....
- 'Boogie Woogie' team not worried about competition
New Delhi, May 16: "Boogie Woogie", one of the longest running dance shows on television, is back. And Naved Jaffery says he and his team are not bothered by existing reality shows.
- Voting by SMS makes reality show judges redundant: K.K.
Panaji, May 15: Voting by SMS makes professional judges in reality talent hunt shows redundant, veteran singer K.K. said today.
The versatile singer, who is in Goa to perform at a con....
- Summer bonanza awaits children on television
New Delhi, May 13: It's not just children who are looking forward to the summer vacations. For TV channels catering to them, it's a great time to lure young ones with new shows and some....
- Aamir Ali collapses during 'Zara Nachke Dikha' shoot
New Delhi, May 12: Television actor Aamir Ali was so exhausted after his performance on the dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha" that he collapsed on the sets.
"He perfo....
- Anurag Basu to return to TV with new show
New Delhi, May 11: He might be riding high on his film career but Anurag Basu has no plans to bid adieu to the small screen. The director, awaiting the release of his latest project "Kites&....
- I won't do reality shows: Vivan Bhatena
New Delhi, May 6: A lot of TV stars are seen participating in reality shows, but Vivan Bhatena says he can never be a part of any such show.
"You will never see me participating i....
- SRK producing TV musical drama for children
New Delhi, May 5: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is known for pampering his two children. And now, he is set to enthral children across the country with a new musical drama that he is produ....
- After Big B, I’m the best host on TV: Rohit Roy
New Delhi, May 4: Popular actor Rohit Roy says after Amitabh Bachchan, he is among the best television show hosts in the country.
"I think there’s no better host than me on TV. Wh....
- 'Zara Nachke Dikha' should change my image: Sushant Rajput
New Delhi, May 1: He is famous as Manav of hit TV serial "Pavitra Rishta", but actor Sushant Rajput is now looking for an image change with dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha"....
- Why Rahul Mahajan's wife tested his loyalty on reality show?
Mumbai, April 29: Just two months after her marriage to Rahul Mahajan on national television, Dimpy Ganguly is bringing their private life back on the small screen. She tests her husband on a T....
- Clash of little dancing stars on small screen
Mumbai, April 29: Small screen is set for a clash between Zee TV's "Dance India Dance L’il Masters" and Colors' "Chak Dhoom Dhoom" - both of which are children’s reality....
- Ronit Roy turns chef on small screen
Mumbai, April 28: Seasoned TV actor Ronit Roy is now all set to turn chef for a new cookery show called "Kitchen Champion". He says he enjoys rustling up new dishes and wants to be a &#....
- Model Pravesh Rana brand ambassador for wildlife campaign
Chandigarh, April 26: Model Pravesh Rana today joined hands with International Organisation for Animal Protection (OIPA) and People For Animal (PFA), Haryana, to save tigers and leopards in the....
- I want flirtatious roles: Jay Bhanushali
Mumbai, April 25: He played boy-next-door in TV show "Kayamath" and his endearing smile earned him a huge female fan following. But now there are no takers for actor Jay Bhanushali, who....
- Shilpa shot non-stop for 22 hours for reality show
New Delhi, April 25: Shilpa Shetty had a tough time shooting for her upcoming reality show "Zara Nach Ke Dikha" when she had to shoot for 22 hours at a stretch.
"Started s....
- Shakti Mohan gave up IAS dream for 'Dance India Dance'
Mumbai, April 24: She always wanted to become a bureaucrat but ended up being the country's new dancing sensation. And now "Dance India Dance 2" winner Shakti Mohan says she will fo....
- Now Indian version of 'So You Think You Can Dance?'
Sialba Majri (Chandigarh), April 23: After a slew of internationally popular shows making their way to Indian television, American dance reality show "So You Think You Can Dance?" is al....
- She puts Goan culture on Portuguese TV
Panaji, April 22: She is a Portuguese citizen of Goan origin who believes there is much more to Goa than just just beaches and night life. As a young documentary filmmaker, Nalini Elvino de Sou....
- Farhan Akhtar, Prachi Desai team up again
New Delhi, April 21: After the success of "Rock On!!", Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar and actress Prachi Desai are coming together again, but this time for the small screen.
- For edge of seat entertainment, switch on TV
New Delhi, April 21: With shows like "Fear Factor" and "Dadagiri" promising to take adrenalin-pumping stunts, gruelling tasks and nail-biting drama to another level, the small s....
- Ronit Roy all set for Cannes
New Delhi, April 20: Popular television actor Ronit Roy has finally done a full-fledged role in a Hindi film titled "Udaan" and is eagerly looking forward to it being screened at the up....
- Karan Johar mulls third season of 'Koffee With Karan'
New Delhi, April 19: Filmmaker Karan Johar says he is yet to decide on making a comeback with the third edition of his popular celebrity chat show "Koffee With Karan".
"St....
- New Zealand TV anchors aspire to become Bollywood stars
Auckland: Television presenters of a reality show in New Zealand will travel to Mumbai to learn the nuances of acting in Bollywood, the largest film industry in the world, a media report said t....
- Romance brewing on the sets of 'Pratigya'
New Delhi, April 16: Usually lead pairs of TV shows are seen romancing each other, but the stars of "Pratigya" have found a way to put a twist even in this tale.
According to ....
- Ammaji of 'Laado' turns stuntwoman
New Delhi, April 16: Actress Meghna Malik, who plays the powerful and intimidating 'Ammaji' in "Na Aana Iss Des Laado", pulled off a brave stunt by participating in a horse race....
- Indian reality TV goes rural with 'Desi Girl'
New Delhi, April 14: Milking cows and making cow dung cakes - reality content on Indian television gets a rural makeover with Imagine TV's new show "Desi Girl" where eight glamorous....
- Rohit Roy to host new reality show with glamour girls
New Delhi: Popular TV actor Rohit Roy is set to host a new reality show which is based in a village in Punjab, said a source from a TV channel.
Rohit, the younger brother of Ronit Roy....
- Oprah to host show that will take her to India
London/Washington: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is all set to repeat her phenomenal success with a new show that will also take her to India and China.
"Oprah's Next Chapter&....
- John Abraham to host TV show
New Delhi: After creating magic on big screen, John Abraham now makes his debut on television as the host of the show "STAR CINTAA - Superstars Ka Jalwa".
John will host one e....
- Salman to judge dance reality show 'Zara Nachke Dikha'?
New Delhi: After hosting game show "Dus Ka Dum", Bollywood star Salman Khan may judge a TV channel's new dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha".
The channel plans ....
- Shilpa Shetty to judge 'Zara Nach Ke Dikha'
New Delhi: After "Jhalak Dikhla Ja", actress Shilpa Shetty will again take the judge's seat for a TV channel' new reality show "Zara Nach Ke Dikha".
"Promi....
- Rakhi Sawant to contest against ex-boyfriend in dance show
Mumbai: Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant will contest against her ex-boyfriend Abhishek Avasthi in an upcoming celebrity dance reality show 'Zara Nachke Dikha', to be aired on STAR Plus....
- Star News to hunt for news anchors
New Delhi: Taking a cue from popular entertainment-based talent hunt programmes, Star News -- which says there is a "resource gap of trained manpower in the television new business" -- ....
- Asia auditions for 'Amazing Race' to take place in India
New Delhi: For all those TV buffs who enjoyed watching hit reality show "Amazing Race" and always hoped to be a part of it, have something to rejoice. The makers of the adventure show a....
- Sakshi Tanwar to appear in 'Balika Vadhu'
New Delhi: Television actress Sakshi Tanwar, better known as Parvati of "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki", has now joined the cast of the hit TV show "Balika Vadhu".
The actress ....
- Indian broadcasters demand moderate regulation, lower taxes
New Delhi: The Indian television broadcasting sector, which is expected to become a $11.5-billion industry by 2014, should have minimum government interference and a moderate tax regime, say ex....
- Curiosity pushes youngsters towards drugs: 'Uttaran' actor Nandish
New Delhi: Television actor Nandish Sandhu, better known as Veer of the popular TV serial "Uttaran", says youngsters try drugs out of 'curiosity' and nothing else.
Nan....
- Shankar or Shaan - who will win 'Music Ka Maha Muqqabla'?
Mumbai: Composer Shankar Mahadevan and singer Shaan will vie for the "Music Ka Maha Muqqabla" title today night after 13 weeks of competition on the a reality show.
Shankar is....
- Priyanka makes TV debut as 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' host
New Delhi: Actress Priyanka Chopra will make her debut on small screen as the host of the adventure reality show "Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi".
She will host the special I....
- Even at 70, Tom and Jerry are kings of entertainment
Chandigarh: It has turned 70 but is showing no signs of ageing. Popular cartoon TV show "Tom and Jerry" - which features a cat and a mouse - appears set to entertain generations to come....
- 'CID' filming creates flutter in Shimla
Shimla: A reel-life chase involving actors on the busy Mall here left the police in a cold sweat as unsuspecting on-lookers pressed the panic button, mistaking an outdoor sequence of popular te....
- No daily soaps for Pravesh Rana
New Delhi: Model Pravesh Rana, who was the runner-up on a TV Channel' "Bigg Boss 3", is featuring on reality shows galore but says he is not inclined towards daily soaps at all.
- When reality bites on reality shows
New Delhi: Thousands with stardust in their eyes stand in snaking queues for auditions - to sing, dance or do comic acts. While they see it as a passport to fame, TV reality shows aren't a ....
- Entertainment channels ready to dodge IPL bouncer
New Delhi: Bollywood may have taken a backseat but Hindi entertainment channels are undeterred by the Indian Premier League (IPL) craze that will hit the small screen from Friday. Most of the c....
- Ban weddings on reality TV: Women's panel
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) today criticised weddings in reality television serials and said they should be banned.
"There should be strict restrictions on ....
- Good Housekeeping Show a woman's delight
New Delhi: Shopping, recipe demonstrations and expert tips on health, fitness, parenting and home management - the ongoing Good Housekeeping Show 2010 is a woman's delight.
Women ....
- Modernity a far cry for women on small screen
New Delhi: Independent and bold women characters are no more taboo in films, but one wonders why television serials have failed to come of age as far as realistic portrayals of Indian women are....
- Rahul Mahajan moves court for release of passport for honeymoon
New Delhi: Rahul Mahajan is putting final touches to his plans to get married on a reality show. Today, he moved a court to get his passport back for his honeymoon getaway to Maldives and Irela....
- I consider myself big champion in villain's role: Vindu Dara Singh
New Delhi: Actor Vindu Dara Singh, who rose to prominence after his victory on reality show "Bigg Boss 3", is amused about being offered comedy or hero-like roles because he considers h....
- New TV series 'Jamunia' straight from village palace
Kawardha (Chhattisgarh): Bringing "Jamunia" to the small screen was not easy for producers Yash Patnaik and Ajit Andhare. From finding the right artists to shooting in a real village to....
- US TV show launches Bollywood to Hollywood talent contest
Washington: Hot Chaat, an online American TV show produced by an Indian American team, has launched a Bollywood to Hollywood talent search contest.
The contest is open to Indians and ....
- 'Saas-bahu' serials were a curse: Kitu Gidwani
New Delhi: Kitu Gidwani, who was last seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's hit movie "Fashion", is returning to the big screen with "Hello Zindagi". Also a well known television face....
- Sunidhi Chauhan to feature as judge on 'Indian Idol 5'
New Delhi: Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, whose career took off after she featured in a music reality show years ago, will now take centrestage as one of the three judges oi the fifth season of "I....
- My ultimate desire is to direct: Apurva Agnihotri
New Delhi: Acting is passe for actor Apurva Agnihotri of the "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin" fame. Direction is his new passion!
The actor, who is remembered for his performance as a ....
- Now Bollywood lyrics become TV show titles
New Delhi: Television producers seem to be running short of original titles. They are picking up phrases from film songs and turning them into titles for their shows. "Chak Dhoom Dhoom"....
- Hindi entertainment channel to be launched in Chennai
Chennai: A Hindi entertainment channel by a Tamil Nadu-based satellite channel operator is on the anvil here.
Raj Television Network Ltd has started work on launching Hindi channel Ra....
- 'Rahul Mahajan asked for non-itchy wear for swayamvar'
New Delhi: Designer Shabina Khan says that Rahul Mahajan, son of the slain Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan, has given standing instructions that he wants to wear only non-itc....
- A welcome change in TV content, courtesy YRF
New Delhi: Bored of melodramatic soaps and spooky thrillers on the idiot box? Try watching "Mahi Way", "Rishta.com", "Powder" or "Seven" that, with their distinc....
- Ketki Dave returns to small screen in negative role
New Delhi: Ketki Dave, known as Daksha of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", returns to the small screen in a new avatar in "Behnein" - she will be seen in a negative role in the....
- Court issues contempt notice to Prasar Bharati CEO
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court today issued a contempt notice to Prasar Bharati CEO B.S. Lalli for not following earlier court directions over the functioning of the public broadcaster.
- Media goofs up on Malayalam film star Cochin Haneefa's death
Thiruvananthapuram: TV channels created a flutter when they aired incorrect information about the death of popular Malayalam film star Cochin Haneefa.
The TV channels said Haneefa, ag....
- Anchoring is easier than acting: Abhishek Bachchan
New Delhi: Just two episodes after his debut TV show "National Bingo Night", Abhishek Bachchan has taken a fancy to anchoring and says it is more enjoyable than acting.
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- NCW against indecent portrayal of women in Rahul Mahajan's show
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) today asked the information and broadcasting ministry to ensure that NDTV Imagine's reality show "Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega" does ....
- I'll definitely marry on TV: Rahul Mahajan
Udaipur: Rahul Mahajan says he will definitely marry the woman he chooses through NDTV Imagine's reality show "Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega" unlike Rakhi Sawant, whose televised 's....
- I was one of the pioneers of satellite TV: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a media mogul in his forthcoming film "Rann", says he is well-versed with the business as he was among the pioneers of satellite television in the We....
- Now, track applications for TV channels online
New Delhi: In a new step to introduce greater transparency, the information and broadcasting ministry has created a satellite tracking system that will enable promoters to get an online update ....
- Anil Kapoor trying to get '24' to India
Mumbai: Anil Kapoor, who has got rave reviews in the American press for his stint on the just-premiered drama series "24", was so self-effacing that he couldn't ask the producers to....
- Fox to telecast 'Nevermind Nirvana', a comedy about Indian-Americans
Washington: Fox television network has chosen Canadian-born Indian American writer, director and producer Ajay Sahgal's comedy "Nevermind Nirvana" as its next pilot.
The s....
- 'Big Switch' has given me a reality check: Genelia D'Souza
New Delhi: Actress Genelia D'Souza says she has become more aware of the extent of poverty in India after hosting reality TV show "Big Switch", which featured 10 rich children who g....
- I would've loved to be a bartender in Spain: VJ Rannvijay
New Delhi: Rannvijay Singh, who has now moved from Veejaying to acting as a career option, says given a chance he would have loved to work as a bartender in Spain.
"I think it was....
- TV channel brings four-part series 'My Name Is Khan'
New Delhi: With all eyes now on "My Name Is Khan", TV channel is bringing an exclusive preview to the movies' star cast, filmmaker and its making with the hit trio of Karan Johar, S....
- SAB TV to bring silent comedy show in India
New Delhi: Years after Indian cinema graduated from silent films to talkies, the small screen is now get for a taste of silent entertainment through SAB TV's new show, tentatively titled &#....
- TV5 channel editors released on bail
Hyderabad: A city court today granted bail to two editors of Telugu television channel TV 5 arrested for airing an unsubstantiated story about an alleged conspiracy behind the death of then chi....
- Editors Guild condemns Andhra channels for 'malicious' broadcasts
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India today expressed concern at some news channels' unsubstantiated reports about the circumstances leading to the death of the then Andhra Pradesh chief mi....
- Hungama TV to entertain Tamil, Telugu kids
Chennai: Kids in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh today got one more choice of television (TV) channel to watch. The Walt Disney Company (India) Pvt Ltd launched the Tamil and Telugu feed for its ....
- Children's age limit for reality shows not yet fixed: panel
New Delhi: After 11-year-old Neha Sawant committed suicide allegedly over her parents disallowing her from participating in a reality show, the need for an age limit for children to enter TV sh....
- We'll be venturing into TV too: Karan Johar
Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar is hosting good friend Aditya Chopra's chat show with celebrities, "Lift Kara De", on Sony channel in the new year. But Karan too has plans to venture ....
- Shekhar Suman to replace Ravi Kishaan as host on 'Raaz...'
New Delhi: Well-known TV actor Shekhar Suman is set to replace Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishaan as the host of unique reality show "Raaz...Pichhle Janam Ka", but only for one episode.
- Abhishek opts for metrosexual look for debut TV show
New Delhi: Dressed in a bright yellow coat over a pale yellow shirt and white trousers, Abhishek Bachchan sports a metrosexual look for his debut TV show "National Bingo Night" to be ai....
- Anupam's play on failure to complete 200 shows
Mumbai: Actor Anupam Kher is all set for the 200th show of his one man play "Kuchh Bhi Ho Sakta Hai". Director Feroz Abbas Khan says making a play with a single character was quite chal....
- UTV to launch first Indian 'Action' channel
New Delhi: UTV Global Broadcasting, the broadcasting arm of UTV is going to launch UTV Action, a channel dedicated to action movies in January 2010.
The channel will showcase dubbed a....
- Vindu Dara Singh wins 'Bigg Boss 3'
Lonavala (Maharashtra): Actor Vindu Dara Singh won the third season of popular TV reality show "Bigg Boss" and walked away with prize money of Rs.1 crore. The finale of the show took pl....
- I haven't voted for my son Vindu: Dara Singh
New Delhi: Veteran wrestler and actor Dara Singh is quite confident of his son Vindu's victory in the TV reality show "Bigg Boss 3", but says that he hasn't sent a single vote t....
- Rural backdrops, reality shows rocked small screen
New Delhi: Soap operas crowded the small screen, but it was "Balika Vadhu" and "Bandini" - serials with a rural backdrop - that were the big hits. Reality shows like "Sach K....
- I can make very good dal-roti now: German supermodel
New Delhi: She may be German, but supermodel-turned-actress Claudia Ciesla can roll out a roti and cook up a dal in a jiffy, thanks to her stint in Indian reality show "Bigg Boss 3" whe....
- Vindu provides drama, action on 'Bigg Boss': Raju Srivastava
New Delhi: Comedian Raju Srivastava, the latest contestant to be evicted from reality TV show "Bigg Boss 3", says he would like Vindu Dara Singh to emerge the winner despite many contro....
- TV actors unfazed as Bollywood descends on small screen
New Delhi: Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Genelia D'Souza have thronged the small screen of late, but TV actors say they don't feel threatened by their presence....
- TV channels are ignoring documentaries: Jahnu Barua
Panaji: Well-known filmmaker Jahnu Barua rues that despite more than 400 television channels in the country no one sees documentaries as a viable proposition.
"Foreigners are more....
- 'Sacch Ka Saamna' set for season 2, host not yet decided
New Delhi: Controversial reality game show "Sacch Ka Saamna" is set to return to the small screen with a second season on Star Plus. However, the show's host has not yet been decide....
- A show that will go into people's past lives
New Delhi: Did Shah Rukh Khan stammer in his last life? Or was Salman Khan as macho in his previous birth? Viewers are wondering if a new reality show based on past life regression therapy will....
- Tanaaz Currim evicted from 'Bigg Boss' house
New Delhi: Television actress Tanaaz Currim was on Friday evicted from reality show "Bigg Boss" through public voting.
Tanaaz, best remembered for her role in comedy show "....
- Government hikes FDI cap in cable TV to 74 percent
New Delhi: The cabinet today approved a proposal to issue policy guidelines for Headend-in-the-Sky operators, and raised the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector to 74 percent.
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- Horror show 'Aahat' returns after two years
New Delhi: Popular horror show "Aahat" is returning to the small screen after two years to tell new scary stories.
The show has been renamed as "Aahat--All New Series"....
- No quiz shows for children any more
New Delhi: Once upon a time quiz shows formed the Sunday television staple for children. Not any more.
The Television Rating Points (TRP) war among channels and the audience demand fo....
- Man dies after baton charge at Patna reality show venue
Patna: A man paid with his life for trying to gatecrash into a reality show here, police said today. He and nearly a dozen others were seriously injured in a baton charge by police to keep the ....
- Subhash Chandra honoured for contribution to TV industry
Hong Kong: Zee Group chairman Subhash Chandra has been honoured for his "lifetime contribution to the Asian pay-TV industry" at the 16th convention of the Cable and Satellite Broadcasti....
- Sun TV Network to launch new game show
Chennai: Sun TV Network will come out with a game show on its four southern flagship entertainment channels after the weekend movie or serial, the company said here today.
The one-hou....
- 'Bigg Boss 3' gets government notice for vulgarity
New Delhi: The third season of the reality show "Bigg Boss 3", hosted by iconic film star Amitabh Bachchan, has landed in trouble with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry today se....
- Hemant Brijwasi announced winner of Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Liile Champ
New Delhi: The grand finale of children's singing reality show "Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Liile Champ" finally came to finish with Hemant Brijwasi emerging as the winner of the show....
- 'I was stuck with 10 sick people in 'Bigg Boss' house'
New Delhi: Not concerned about his unexpected elimination from the "Bigg Boss" house, Bhojpuri actor-producer Kamaal R. Khan says that despite being stuck with 10 sick people he had a g....
- Rahul Mahajan surpasses Rakhi Sawant's popularity for 'swayamvar'
New Delhi: Rahul Mahajan, son of slain Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan, has surpassed the popularity of item girl Rakhi Sawant as he has received 40 percent more entries than....
- STAR launches seven channels on Canada's Rogers Cable
Mumbai: STAR, Asia's leading media and entertainment company, has launched four channels on Rogers Cable, leading cable operator in Canada -- while three are Hindi language services, one ....
- Priority to improving TV, radio transmission in Kashmir: Soni
Srinagar: The government gives high priority to improving the quality of television and radio transmission in Jammu and Kashmir, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said here toda....
- Independent content regulation for TV suggested
New Delhi: Despite its active participation in content regulation on Indian TV, the information and broadcasting ministry has suggested independent regulation by private players.
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- MTV drops 'music television' from logo after 28 years
New Delhi: Popular channel MTV has decided to drop the term "Music Television" from its logo and is set to explore other genres to keep in sync with the changing tastes of audiences.
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- Maria Goretti's back on TV with something sweet
New Delhi: Former MTV VJ Maria Goretti is excited about returning to the small screen as an anchor after a gap of nearly six years. And, no, it isn't a music show this time but one on delic....
- 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' gets okay from High Court, for now
New Delhi: NDTV Imagine's reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh" will continue to air after the Delhi High Court today stayed the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPC....
- Big B welcomes Rakhi Sawant's mom on 'Bigg Boss'
Lonavala (Maharashtra): Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan launched the third season of the reality TV show "Bigg Boss" here on Sunday night and welcomed 13 participants - including item ....
- 'Bigg Boss' launch was hit by heavy rains: Big B
Mumbai: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who is set to host the third season of "Bigg Boss" that goes on air today, says that the launch of the reality show was washed away by rain twic....
- 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' won't go off air until government notice
New Delhi: A popular TV channel will not stop telecast of "Pati Patni Aur Woh", which has come under attack for showing celebrity couples taking care of babies of strangers, unless the ....
- Lara Dutta slams TV production rumours
New Delhi: Rumour mills are abuzz that beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Dutta is set to venture into production for small screen, but the 31-year-old has rubbished it.
It was reported....
- Rakhi's 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' raises Krishna's ire
New Delhi: After an NGO filed a complaint last week, now Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath has also slammed reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh" in which couples are made....
- NGO complains against reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'
New Delhi: A Delhi-based NGO on Sep 24 complained to Minister of State for Women and Child Development (WCD) Krishna Tirath against a channel's upcoming reality show "Pati Patni Aur Woh....
- 'Khatron Ke...' has disciplined me: Anushka Manchanda
New Delhi: Injuries notwithstanding, pop star-turned-VJ-turned-playback singer Anushka Manchanda is happy to be part of adventure reality show "Khatron Ke Khiladi-Level 2". She admits i....
- At 50, Doordarshan beams to a challenging tomorrow
New Delhi: There was a time when its name was synonymous with television in India. Now, 50 years after Doordarshan first beamed grainy black and white images from a makeshift studio, the public....
- Doordarshan turns 50, Soni invites Shyam Benegal
New Delhi: As Doordarshan turned 50 today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni lauded the national broadcaster for catering to remote areas neglected by private TV channels and in....
- Varun Gandhi denies reports of joining 'Bigg Boss'
Mumbai: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi today termed media reports linking him with a television reality show as "an attempt to misuse his name to garner publicity".
- Constable sets face on fire on TV reality show
Mumbai: A police constable sustained burns after he set his face on fire after covering it with a piece of cloth for an act on a TV reality show, which will have Bollywood star Salman Khan as t....
- Bangladesh to have TV boom, but govt to keep an eye
Dhaka: Bangladesh may soon witness a boom in private television channels, but the government has said it will formulate a policy to watch the content and curb what the government today called &....
- Discovery's 'Survivorman' reality show has no cameraman
Chandigarh: After the success of its "Man vs Wild", Discovery channel has launched a new adventure reality show "Survivorman" in which the protagonist will remain alone in the w....
- Film production firm to bid for IPL team franchise
New Delhi: Film and television software production house K Sera Sera today said its board has approved the investment of surplus funds in buying the franchise of an Indian Premier League (IPL) ....
- New soap brings capital's popular haunts to TV
New Delhi: Karol Bagh, Delhi University, Bengali Market and India Gate - all these popular locations in the capital - will now be part of a new TV serial called "12/24, Karol Bagh", whi....
- TV channel to hunt for biggest Jackson fan in India
New Delhi: All Indian fans of pop star Michael Jackson gear up. Entertainment channel Vh1 is set to host "The Search For India’s Biggest Michael Jackson Fan" contest.
The winn....
- Orissa celebrates 'India's Got Talent' contest victory
Bhubaneswar: People burst crackers, visited temples for thanksgiving and distributed sweets across Orissa today after a state-based the Prince Dance group won TV reality show "India's G....
- Orissa CM sends SMS for dance group's success on TV
Bhubaneswar: Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said he had sent an SMS to vote in favour of a dance group from the state that has reached the final round of TV reality show "In....
- My show starts with Salman, ends with Shah Rukh: Farah Khan
New Delhi: Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan says it was a conscious decision to start her new television chat show with actor Salman Khan and his mother Salma, who has never given an....
- Here comes 'Movers & Shakers' sequel sans Shekhar Suman
Mumbai: Popular TV talk show "Movers & Shakers" will be back in a new format - this time on the internet - with Sumeet Raghavan set to play show host instead of Shekhar Suman. Title....
- 143 TV channels want to enter Indian market
New Delhi: Despite recession hitting the media industry, 143 TV channels have sought permission from the information and broadcasting ministry to uplink from India.
In addition, appli....
- Court dismisses plea against 'Sach Ka Saamna'
New Delhi: Stating that courts have more important things to do than moral policing, the Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea to stop the telecast of the controversial reality TV show "S....
- Complaint against Rakhi Sawant, NDTV Imagine to defend
Mumbai: A police complaint has been filed against item girl Rakhi Sawant and five others for infringement of copyright regarding NDTV's reality show "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar". The channe....
- Palatial sets, exquisite costumes - TV shows get opulent
New Delhi: As much as Rs. 6 crores (Rs.60 million) was spent to create the sets for historical series "Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur" and a Porsche car worth Rs. 17.5 crores (Rs.175 ....
- Ganguly's 'Dadagiri' on small screen
Kolkata: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is all set for another inning - this time on the small screen - as he gets set to anchor a quiz-cum-reality show in Bengali.
Gang....
- 'Uncomfortable truth' beats 'jungle adventure' on TV
New Delhi: Truth always prevails. And it certainly does on Indian television, as the ratings of two newly launched reality shows indicate. "Sach Ka Saamna", which tests a person's h....
- Prakash Jha launches TV channel
Mumbai: Filmmaker-turned-politician Prakash Jha has launched Maurya TV in Bihar because he felt the state badly needed its own voice. But he denies he started the channel to counter the rosy-pi....
- TV reality shows - taking the tried and tested route
New Delhi: Two new reality shows, "Sach Ka Saamna" and "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao", have hit the Indian small screen in quick succession, adding to the list of programmes adapt....
- Fresh faces woo audiences on TV now
New Delhi: For almost a decade, the television world remained synonymous with women actors like Smriti Irani, Sakshi Tanwar and Shweta Tiwari. But a slew of new shows and channels have introduc....
- Lack of skin show disappoints 'Iss Jungle..' participant
New Delhi: Palak, one of the most controversial participants of "MTV Roadies 5", wanted to stir up another controversy by wearing revealing clothes on Sony TV's new show "Iss J....
- Do's and dont's now for budding child artists
New Delhi: A child crying inconsolably after being ousted from a reality TV show, his parents watching in dejection and the audience clapping in sympathy may push up TRP ratings. But it may als....
- I'd love to adopt a girl: Rajeev Khandelwal
New Delhi: Television heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal, who wowed critics and audiences in "Aamir", has a new woman in his life and says he would love to father a baby girl whenever he sett....
- Shweta Tiwari, Aman Verma to be part of 'Iss Jungle Se..'
New Delhi: After doing soaps and anchoring shows, popular television stars Shweta Tiwari and Aman Verma will now be seen struggling to survive in a jungle in Sony's new adventure reality sh....
- TV9 brings Telugu channel to US
Washington: Dish Network, a leader in international programming, today introduced TV9 Telugu, a 24-hour news channel focused on enlightening and entertaining the Telugu speaking community, in t....
- Bollywood films inspire TV show titles
New Delhi: While Bollywood filmmakers are lifting subjects from Hollywood and movie titles from old Hindi songs, the Indian television industry is taking inspiration from movies for suitable ti....
- 22 new channels to spice up TV menu
New Delhi: As many as 22 new TV channels are set to spice up the menu of couch potatoes in India, with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni clearing all pending proposals on Friday....
- Judging 'Entertainment Ke Liye' is a cushy job: Farah Khan
Mumbai: Farah Khan says she is enjoying the role of a judge on Sony TV's variety show "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" because it is a "cushy job".
"My ....
- No SRK in Yash Chopra's TV venture
New Delhi: Reports suggesting that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will feature in a television series being produced by Yash Chopra have been slammed by Yash Raj Films (YRF) as false.
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- Lord Krishna is all-time favourite on TV, movies
New Delhi: Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu gods who is portrayed in multiple images as the naughty child, divine lover and eternal philosopher. And television producers and filmma....
- TV Southasia beaming news to Pakistan
Kolkata: TV Southasia has become the first Indian current affairs television channel to be beamed directly to Pakistani homes, a company official said here today.
"The broadcast s....
- Soha Ali Khan chooses to host game show
New Delhi: Actress Soha Ali Khan is set to make her debut on the small screen as a game show host and says coming on television was an "obvious choice".
The actress will host ....
- Smriti turns to comedy, not shunning Tulsi image
New Delhi: Her stint on the daily soap ""Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi" popularised her as bahu-next-door Tulsi Virani. As actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani turns to comedy ....
- Watching TV likely to retard childrens' language skills
Washington: Watching TV is likely to set back the development of language skills among children, says a new study.
Young children and their adult care givers were found to utter fewer....
- Mallika, Malaika to sizzle on TV show
Mumbai: Glamorous Bollywood actresses Mallika Sherawat and Malaika Arora Khan are both set to groove to hit numbers on the grand finale of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
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- Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'
New Delhi: Television star Ram Kapoor, famous for his portrayal of Jai Walia in TV serial "Kasamh Se", is now set to host controversy queen Rakhi Sawant's wedding on reality show &#....
- Prasar Bharati chairman resigns
New Delhi: Prasar Bharati Chairman Arun Bhatnagar has resigned, bringing to an end his brief tenure that was marked by a standoff with the public broadcaster's CEO B.S. Lalli and reports of....
- Indyarocks offers free access to 16 video channels
Hyderabad: Indyarocks.com, the leader in Indian entertainment based social networking, today announced the launch of 16 free premium video channels in partnership with an online video distribut....
- Post-IPL, channels vie to get back viewers
New Delhi: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) frenzy over, Hindi entertainment channels are seeking to woo back audiences with a variety of new programmes - game shows, stand-up comedies and ....
- Win a fully furnished home on new reality show
Mumbai: Play some innovative games and win a fully furnished house is the promise of STAR's new reality show "Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo".
The show will be aired on STAR Plu....
- Orissa scuba diver to appear in Egyptian TV series
Bhubaneswar: Sabir Bux, an internationally acclaimed scuba diver, is now all set to feature in an Egyptian television serial "Tasmatas", expected to go live in the Middle East this Aug....
- Prabhu Deva bowled over by Bhaichung's dance
Mumbai: Dancing sensation Prabhu Deva went ga-ga over football star Bhaichung Bhutia's performance when he appeared as a guest judge on Sony TV's reality TV show "Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa....
- Nick targets family audience with TV series
New Delhi: With its newly-launched mythological animated series "Little Krishna", a BIG Animation production, kid's entertainment channel Nick is attempting to widen its viewership....
- Spring-autumn marriages gain popularity
New Delhi: The trend of older men marrying girls decades younger is fast catching the fancy of many TV serial makers. Be it just as a side track on hit serial "Balika Vadhu" or "Ban....
- I'll marry older man only if there's good reason: 'Bandini' actress
New Delhi: At 17, marriage is the last thing on her mind. But television actress Aasiya Kazi, who is married to a man almost thrice her age in the serial "Bandini", says she would agree....
- Niki Aneja hopes to recreate 'adult romance' on TV
New Delhi: Television actress Niki Aneja of "Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani" fame feels TV shows nowadays lack adult romance and hopes to recreate it through her comeback show "Ghar Ek Sa....
- 50,000 votes for Baichung's victory in 'Jhalak'
Gangtok: As many as 50,000 SMS votes have been cast in the past two weeks for Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia from this Sikkim capital alone to ensure his win on Sony TV's reality ....
- 'Youth-centric shows don't represent real youth'
New Delhi: Using 'F' words, pulling each other's hair on trivial issues and manipulative moves that we see on youth-centric reality shows like "Splitsvilla", "Sarkaar Ki....
- 'MTV Roadies' winner wants to get into Rannvijay's shoes
New Delhi: Bangalore-based Nauman Sait, the winner of MTV's adventure reality show "Roadies: Hell Down Under", says he would love to become as famous as Rannvijay Singh - the winner....
- Hrithik and Ganesh Hegde again, in TV-ad
Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan and ace choreographer Ganesh Hegde created magic with the dance moves in "Koi Mil Gaya" and the two have teamed up again - but this time for a TV commercial for p....
- 'Jhalak...' makers wanted gossip, rivalry for TRPs
New Delhi: Bhagyashree of "Maine Pyaar Kiya" fame put on her dancing shoes for the third season of reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" but became the first one to get voted out. She says the sh....
- Dance rehearsals have made me fitter: Mohinder Amarnath
New Delhi: Dancing for Mohinder Amarnath was always just shaking a leg at a party, but the former cricketer-commentator says dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Ja" has not only perfected his m....
- Channel of women, by women, for everyone
New Delhi: It is a 24-hour news and infotainment channel of the women, by the women, for everyone. This International Women's Day March 8 a new channel, manned mostly by women, with women-centr....
- TV offers triple delight for globetrotters
New Delhi: Watching the sun come up over the pyramids in Egypt, spending a night in a haunted castle and exploring the volcanoes in Indonesia ? experience all this and more through three new ....
- Can seasonal shows be a reality on Indian TV?
New Delhi: The trend in the West where a sitcom runs for only a few months a year ? 'season' in media parlance ? is yet to catch on in India, where constantly running saas-bahu soaps and re....
- Homework, naps on sets 'normal' for this kid
Mumbai: She may not get to do things children her age usually do, like playing with friends every evening, but little Sparsh, who plays a poor kid from the slums in daily soap "Uttaran", doesn'....
- TV host Hussain out of work, but doesn't mind the break
New Delhi: Reality show "Indian Idol" has come to an end and curtains will soon come down on long-running soap "Kumkum ? Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan" too, leaving popular television actor and host ....
- Service quality norms announced for cable operators
New Delhi: The telecom watchdog today introduced regulations that seek to improve the quality of service provided by cable TV operators in areas where set-top boxes are not mandatory. The reg....
- One more Tamil comedy channel to be launched soon
Chennai: Laugh during difficult times, said the Tamil poet Tiruvalluvar. And that is what the Tamil satellite channel companies are helping people to do in these days of economic slowdown, ....
- NDTV Imagine now available for US audiences
New Delhi: After making its presence felt in India, Britain, the Middle East and the north African region, Hindi general entertainment channel NDTV Imagine will now be accessible to audiences....
- Now a TV cartoon on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
New Delhi: A South American TV personality has launched a television cartoon based on Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's teachings, choosing him as the main character.
The cartoo....
- Turner International's Hindi channel to go on air March 2
New Delhi: US-based production major Turner International's recently announced entertainment TV channel REAL is set to go on air March 2.
"REAL will start with daily three hours of origina....
- Drama series on Iraq war to premiere on Indian television
New Delhi: Internationally popular action drama series "Over There", based on the 2003 Iraq war will now be telecast on Indian television through Fox History & Entertainment channel.
The s....
- Indian film body to hold meet on Bangladesh culture
Dhaka: The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will for the first time organise screening and discussions on films and filmmakers from Bangladesh to mark Ekushey February (Feb 21), ....
- Govt mulls curbs on TV reporting post Mumbai
New Delhi: The Indian government has expressed grave disquiet at the 'irresponsible' coverage of television channels during the Mumbai siege by terrorists with cabinet ministers, security o....
- Television workers to resume work from Thursday
Mumbai: The television workers and technicians, who had called for a complete boycott of shooting earlier this month, will resume their work on Thursday. An agreement between the television pro....
- What's the soap tonight? TV audience in a fix
New Delhi: With an indefinite strike by workers halting the production of TV serials, millions of viewers all over India are being deprived of their daily soap fix - but many others are jubilan....
- Panic in TV industry as strike halts shoots
Mumbai: There's panic among television channels and actors as the shooting of most programmes has come to a grinding halt due to the strike by cine workers. "It's a deadlock. It's unfortunate t....
- TV channels start re-runs of programmes
Mumbai: Pending the solution of a festering dispute between producers and cine workers, India's entertainment TV channels decided today evening to re-telecast their old programmes. "The repeat ....
- BBC to produce next season of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'
New Delhi: The third season of the dance reality TV show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' will now be produced by its original format owner BBC. "Yes, it's true, if there is another season of 'Jhalak...', ....
- Harbhajan, Mona Singh wins 'Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'
New Delhi: Cricketer Harbhajan Singh and TV actress Mona Singh's power-packed Punjabi performance in the grand finale of the dance reality show 'Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena' helped them bag the award....
- A platform for student film-makers on Network 18
New Delhi: Young filmmakers, whose creative and thought-provoking cinema is usually relegated to the sidelines in the melee of big banners, commerce and established names, now have an opportuni....
- TV show 'Balika Vadhu' was originally a movie script
New Delhi: 'Balika Vadhu', a TV show on child marriage, has become one of the most watched soaps on small screen. Its writer Purnendu Shekhar says that it was originally a movie script, written....
- No kids below six on Zee TV's reality shows
New Delhi: Zee TV has adopted self-imposed guidelines for their forthcoming reality shows that involve children by not taking kids below six years. Zee has made the guidelines mandatory for all....
- TV show Balika Vadhu gets good audience response
New Delhi: Starting with Raja Rammohun Roy in the early 19th century, many social reformers have tried to end the practice of child marriage. But it continues in large swathes of rural India. A....
- Reality show on Indian Navy
New Delhi: Equipped with battle stations and live weaponry, five Indians would accompany Indian Navy personnel as they ride the global high seas for a reality television show that seeks to give....
- Sambhavna ditched me, says 'Bigg Boss' inmate Alina
New Delhi: Alina Wadiwalla, who has been voted out of reality show 'Bigg Boss' this week, is miffed with co-participant and item girl Sambhavna Seth for having allegedly betrayed her. "I always....
- Diana Hayden joins 'Bigg Boss Season 2'
New Delhi: Former beauty queen and actress Diana Hayden joins the line up of celebrities on reality show 'Bigg Boss 2' as a new house-member. A reliable source from the channel 'Colors' said, "....
- 'Bigg Boss 2'- the new boss of reality shows
New Delhi: The increasing popularity of the reality shows on television channels has added a new dimension to the production of TV programmes. They throw up opportunities to the participants to....
- Sanjay Nirupam, first to be eliminated from 'Bigg Boss'
New Delhi: Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam, who made news for his conversations with the women participants of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss', was the first to be voted out on Friday night. "I have enj....
- Shilpa Shetty's 'Bigg Boss' kick-starts
New Delhi: The second season of TV reality show "Bigg Boss" will have controversy galore. With politicians Rahul Mahajan and Sanjay Nirupam, notorious British reality TV star Jade Goody and gan....
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