Tag: Cape Town

  • COLORS announces the launch of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 11’

    COLORS announces the launch of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 11’

    Mumbai: COLORS has announced the next season of its popular stunt-based reality show, “Khatron Ke Khiladi”.  The season 11 which is all set for its 17 July premiere on COLORS and Voot, is produced by Endemol Shine India, in association with Maruti Suzuki and Oziva.

    The latest season of the show will be promoted with robust marketing outreach across print, television, and digital. There will also be heavy promotions on the network and non-network channels. And on the social media front, the promotions will be driven through a mix of gifs, videos, quizzes, and reels featuring Rohit Shetty and the contestants, the channel said today in a statement.

    The show which is titled as “Khatron Ke Khiladi Darr vs Dare” brings together 13 celebs namely, Abhinav Shukla, Sourabh Raj Jain, Sana Makbul, Vishal Aditya Singh, Anushka Sen, Aastha Gill, Arjun Bijlani, Rohit Shetty, Divyanka Tripathi, Shweta Tiwari, Nikki Tamboli, Rahul Vaidya & Varun Sood alongside Rohit Shetty who returns as the host of the season.

    The new season will see a whole new breed of dare warriors performing larger-than-life stunts in the picturesque locales of Cape Town. The show’s host Shetty will be seen throwing arduous challenges at the contestants like getting fired through a cannon, performing aerial acts, getting electrocuted to having face-offs with wild animals that they will have to overcome with great tenacity, it added.

    Speaking on the launch, Viacom18’s head – Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network, Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “We at COLORS continue to present differentiated and variety content to our across various genres. After our latest announcement and the newest addition, the visual-based quiz show- The Big Picture, we are thrilled to bring a new season Khatron Ke Khiladi. The exciting season of the stunt-based reality show has been shot in Cape Town with some of the biggest names in the industry. With some exceptional showcase of talent in Dance Deewane at 8 pm and a new thrilling season of Khatron Ke Khiladi at 9.30 pm, we aim to fortify our weekends and offer wholesome entertainment to our viewers.”

    “Khatron Ke Khiladi has been raising the bar of adventure, action, and entertainment with each passing year and written many success stories,” said Viacom18’s chief content officer-Hindi mass entertainment, Manisha Sharma. “In the background of Cape Town, the new season will get bigger and better with some larger-than-life stunts featuring deadly animals that have never been seen before on the show. We are delighted to have the action expert Rohit Shetty join us for another exciting season along with 13 exceptional contestants.”

     “This season of Khatron Ke Khiladi is extremely special, as 7 years ago I started my journey as the host of the show in Cape Town and we are back in South Africa for a brand-new season,” Rohit Shetty said. “The thrill quotient will be at an all-time high as the new season will have some action-packed and pain-inducing stunts that the contestants will have to endure. As the beautiful Cape Town turns into a battleground, the Darr Ke Warriors will be tested and scrutinized at every step of the way and only the real warrior will survive.”

    “Khatron Ke Khiladi is one of the most thrilling, exciting, and entertaining reality shows on Indian television today,” said Endemol Shine India CEO Abhishek Rege. “With each passing year, Endemol Shine India has ensured that the entertainment quotient only increases. This year the stunts have been mounted on an even greater scale in Cape Town, South Africa, and have been specially designed to test the courage and fortitude of our ever-popular contestants, under the watchful eye of Rohit Shetty.  All through the shoot, strict safety protocols and SOPs were maintained by everyone on set. So, prepare yourself for another season of the edge of the seat action.”

    Maruti Suzuki India Ltd senior executive director – marketing and sales, Shashank Srivastava commented, “We are delighted to be a part of season 11 of Khatron Ke Khiladi. This is the third year in a row that we are partnering with Khatron Ke Khiladi and the association has only become stronger over the years. Khatron Ke Khiladi has managed to create a niche for itself and is extremely popular especially amongst the youth of our country. At Maruti Suzuki, it has been our constant endeavor to drive towards more youthful and dynamic imagery. We are also proud to associate the iconic Swift with Khatron Ke Khiladi, which since its launch in 2005 has revolutionized the premium hatchback segment in India. All-new Swift 2021 with its sporty performance, upright stance and unmistakable road presence emphasizes individuality that stands out from the crowd and has earned the warmth of nearly 2.4 million customers. Our association on the show resonates with Swift’s proposition of performance and being Limitless. We hope that the contestants of this season would bring Limitless Thrills to the viewers through their Limitless Performances on the show and make season 11 of Khatron Ke Khiladi the No.1 show on Indian Television.”

  • CSA T20 Global League reschedules player draft dates

    CSA T20 Global League reschedules player draft dates

    MUMBAI: CSA T20 Global league has rescheduled its player draft from 19 August to 26 and 27 August. Almost 400 players from 10 countries have confirmed their interest in the league.

    The owner of Stellenbosch (Brimstone) franchise has meanwhile pulled out of T20 Global League.

    Brimstone was among two South African owners in the league proposed by Cricket South Africa. Osman Osman, the owner of a lifestyle brand, was the other local buyer, while the other six franchises went to two IPL franchises, two PSL franchises, and representatives from Hong Kong and Dubai.

    These seven franchises will be based out of Durban, Benoni, Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

    CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: “We are engaged in promising discussions with several interested parties, both local and abroad, who are interested in owning the Stellenbosch franchise.”’

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  • SA Tourism invites Indian families to win an all-expense paid holiday in the Rainbow Nation

    SA Tourism invites Indian families to win an all-expense paid holiday in the Rainbow Nation

    MUMBAI: Have you been imagining an exciting holiday enjoying the sun, surf and sand with your family in Cape Town or watching the lion roar with all its might at 5-metre proximity or jumping off the highest commercial bungee in the world? Well, fantasize no more as South African Tourism, announces its upcoming global campaign: ‘20 Experiences in 10 Days’ where your family could be the chosen one to star in this first of a kind initiative.

    If you think your family loves to travel, is adventurous and your children are between the age group of 10 – 14 years, then apply today to win a two-week all-expense paid trip to South Africa. The last date to send in your entries is 21st February, 2014. So write into sat@rapidblue.com today for the application form or any further details. After reviewing the applications, auditions will be held for casting and the family that fits all criteria will get to star in the campaign and represent India globally.  

    On this exciting new initiative, Ms. Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism said, “We are extremely excited to announce this global initiative targeting the family segment, which is one of our fastest growing segments across the world. This campaign in 2010 was targeted at young couples and was a huge success among our target audience. India is a key source market for South Africa and through this initiative; we want to widen our reach to the discerning Indian families and showcase South Africa as the perfect holiday destination that provides varied experiences for all age groups. The chosen family will get a once in a life time opportunity to indulge in 20 inimitable experiences in 10 days and take home some amazing and unforgettable memories.”  

    We are pleased to announce that as per the latest arrival figures of September 2013, 84,202 Indian tourists have visited South Africa between January 2013 to September 2013 which is an increase of 6.2% vis-?-vis the same period last year.

    Issued by Avian Media on behalf of South African Tourism

     

  • PVR Director’s Rare to release Chaurahen on 16 March

    PVR Director’s Rare to release Chaurahen on 16 March

    MUMBAI: PVR Director‘s Rare, the recently launched alternative programming initiative of PVR Cinemas, will release Rajshree Ojha’s Chaurahen (Crossroads) on 16 March.

    Chaurahen is an evocative and poignant film consisting of three separate stories set in three different cities in contemporary India. The vignettes present snippets of everyday life. There is a troubled adulterous affair in Kolkata, a family dealing loss of a son in Kochi and a young man in Mumbai dealing with memories of his ancestral home.

    The crossroads at which their lives are at render heartfelt situations between characters that create empathy. The film is presented in English language with Rajshree Ojha‘s inimitable, stark visual story telling style.

    Said PVR Ltd. joint managing director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, “I feel extremely proud that our second movie under the PVR Director‘s Rare Banner is releasing on March 16th this year and it will be released exclusively at select PVR Cinemas. Chaurahen is a well-woven film based on three different stories. It also boasts of an ensemble cast consisting of very talented actors.”

    The film has won rave reviews during its festival rounds at the South Asian International Film Festival – New York, Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI), Mumbai Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival -New Delhi, Cairo International Film Festival – Egypt, Marbella Film Festival – Spain, Imagine India, Madrid Film Festival, Everglades Film Festival, Durban – South Africa, Cape Town Bollywood Film Festival, The Swansea Bay Film Festival, England, Bogotá Film Festival in Columbia and the Trichur Film Festival.

    The film stars Soha Ali Khan, Ankur Khanna, Victor Banerjee, Kiera Chaplin, Roopa Ganguly, Zeenat Aman, Shayan Munshi, Karthik Kumar, Suchitra Pillai, Arundathi Nag, Nedumudi Venu and Siddharth Makkad among others.

  • Korean broadcaster SBS International gets rights for 2010, 2014 Fifa World Cups

    Korean broadcaster SBS International gets rights for 2010, 2014 Fifa World Cups

    MUMBAI: Football Media Services (FMS), the joint venture between Infront Sports & Media and Dentsu handling the distribution of Asian broadcast rights to the 2007-2014 Fifia events on behalf of soccer’s governing body Fifa has successfully negotiated a broadcast rights agreement with Korean broadcaster SBS International.

    The agreement covers the broadcast rights in Korea for all 2007-2014 Fifa events, including all matches of the 2010 and 2014 Fifa World Cups.

    SBS International is the international acquisition arm of Seoul Broadcasting System, one of the leading national South Korean television and radio networks. SBS was previously a joint rights holder for the 2002 and 2006 Fifa World Cups along with two other major networks in Korea.

    FMS MD TMichael Francombe says, “The agreement with SBS International is a great start for Fifa’s distribution plans in Asia and for Football Media Services. I am confident that SBS will be an excellent and innovative partner for Fifa.

    “Working with a major national broadcaster will ensure maximum coverage and audiences for the Fifa World Cups and other Fifa events in this important Asian market.”

    The 2010 Fifa World Cup will take place across nine cities in South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria and Rustenburg. The final event will consist of 64 matches. The international signal will be produced by Host Broadcast Services (HBS). HBS was also the host broadcaster for the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan and 2006 Fifa World Cup Germany.