Tag: international phenomenon

  • Bring Aamir, Katrina as dolls to your home

    Bring Aamir, Katrina as dolls to your home

    MUMBAI: Now, it’s no more an international phenomenon as like their Western counterparts, even the Indian movie makers are opening up to launching collector dolls. India’s most popular action movie franchise, Dhoom 3 has entered the league of Hollywood blockbusters like Twilight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Hunger Games with the launch of the first-ever Indian celebrity collector dolls by Mattel.

     

    The highly-detailed limited-edition dolls are based on Bollywood icons Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif as ‘Sahir’ and ‘Aaliya’ respectively, and capture the excitement of the film.

     

    Katrina doll, based on her character Aaliya from the movie, is an acrobat dancer who is glamour and style personified – a veritable goddess in her dazzling silver and golden attire. The look for this doll is inspired from the superhit song Malang.

     

    Aamir’s doll is based on his character Sahir, who not just a star performer in a contemporary circus, but secretly a cool and clever thief. His perfectly carved body and distinctive tattoo complements his ingenious mind.

     

    The dolls come with an ‘authenticity certificate’ which certifies them as collector items for keepsake and with autographed posters of the stars, plus an exclusive gift voucher.

  • Big CBS Love to air American Idol’s grand finale live in India

    Big CBS Love to air American Idol’s grand finale live in India

    MUMBAI: Big CBS Love is all set to live telecast the grand finale of singing reality show American Idol season 12 in India.

     

    The telecast marks the first time ever that the finals of an international singing reality show will be aired live on Indian television screens.

     

    The show will witness performances by the likes of the ex-judge Jennifer Lopez and international phenomenon PSY. The grand finale of American Idol Season 12 with the top two finalists Candice Glover and Kree Harrison and judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson will air on 17 May at 5.30 am with a repeat telecast on Friday and Saturday at 9 pm exclusively in India on Big CBS Love.

     

    According to the channel, the American Idol season 12 grand finale promises to be a star-studded musical affair. Joining these stars during the finale will be two Indian singers who through the ‘Love to Sing’ contest conducted in association with Talenthouse India have won the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to witness the show Live in Los Angeles.

     

    Big CBS Networks business head Anand Chakravarthy said, “We constantly strive for excellence in terms of the quality of content we offer to our audiences. A show like American Idol which is followed by millions across the globe warrantees the need of a live telecast for its grand finale. We are extremely proud to be the first movers in introducing this trend and are confident that the show’s loyal fan following in India will appreciate our efforts. The appeal of the show is sure to attract music lovers across the county while allowing us to provide an added value proposition to our advertisers.”