Tag: Kunal Ganjawala

  • ZEE partners with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day

    ZEE partners with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day

    Mumbai, June 01, 2016: Reinforcing their commitment towards sustainability, India’s leading media and entertainment conglomerate, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), and prominent NGO, the Bhamla Foundation, have come together this World Environment Day to create and build awareness about the environment. ZEE and the Bhamla Foundation will be organizing a star-studded event at the open-air amphitheatre at Carter Road, Bandra in Mumbai on June 05, 2016. The event will be supported by the Ministry of Environment (Govt. of Maharashtra) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

    Speaking on the association, Mr. Sunil Buch, Chief Business Officer, ZEEL said, “Through our ‘ZEE Is Green’ initiative, ZEE has been actively working towards translating our environmental commitment into action. With the support of our producers, studio owners and artists, ZEE Is Green was launched in October 2015. Since then, we have already greened six of our sets at our Naigaon Studios, and are currently focused on greening other productions across India. Our ultimate aim is to go completely green as an organization, by the year 2020.”

    Mr. Buch further added: “We have realized that by creating eco-wealth, we are not only building a stronger business but building a more sustainable world for the local communities around us. By partnering with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day, we hope to create interest and awareness among our fellow citizens on various ways through which we can make a positive impact on the environment together.”

    Sharing more details on the event, Mr. Asif Bhamla, Chairman, Bhamla Foundation said, “The Bhamla Foundation has constantly been eager to support initiatives that help raise awareness to preserve the planet. This year, we are excited to partner with ZEE for the World Environment Day event, which will have an interesting and varied line-up of day-long activities. We have been organizing the World Environment Day event since the last 8 years and we have always received tremendous support from our partners, residents’ groups and especially the enthusiastic locals. We are confident that people will come forward to help us spread the message this World Environment Day as well.”

    The World Environment Day event will be held at the Carter Road Amphitheatre in Bandra from 10am – 10pm on June 5th with more than 12000 visitors expected. Prominent political leaders including Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Ms. Priya Dutt as well as personalities from Bollywood and television like Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Dia Mirza, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Rohit Roy and Ronit Roy among others, will be attending the event along with locals and visitors from all across Mumbai.

    The key highlights of the event include a massive cycle rally from Bandra Bandstand to Carter Road, a spinning – indoor cycling workout on Carter Road promenade, stalls on environment awareness and preservation, keynote sessions by noted environmentalists and a tree sapling distribution drive. The local Residents Association Groups will also be felicitated at the event for their role in preserving the environment. In the evening, the event will conclude with electrifying LIVE performances from Kunal Ganjawala, Salim-Suleiman, Sona Mahapatra, Armaan Malik and Aditya Narayan. The event will also be available for streaming on ZEE’s leading video-on-demand platform, OZEE.

    Every year, June 5th is celebrated by millions internationally as World Environment Day. Established in 1972 by the United Nations, World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness for the environment and also encourages positive action.

  • ZEE partners with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day

    ZEE partners with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day

    Mumbai, June 01, 2016: Reinforcing their commitment towards sustainability, India’s leading media and entertainment conglomerate, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), and prominent NGO, the Bhamla Foundation, have come together this World Environment Day to create and build awareness about the environment. ZEE and the Bhamla Foundation will be organizing a star-studded event at the open-air amphitheatre at Carter Road, Bandra in Mumbai on June 05, 2016. The event will be supported by the Ministry of Environment (Govt. of Maharashtra) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

    Speaking on the association, Mr. Sunil Buch, Chief Business Officer, ZEEL said, “Through our ‘ZEE Is Green’ initiative, ZEE has been actively working towards translating our environmental commitment into action. With the support of our producers, studio owners and artists, ZEE Is Green was launched in October 2015. Since then, we have already greened six of our sets at our Naigaon Studios, and are currently focused on greening other productions across India. Our ultimate aim is to go completely green as an organization, by the year 2020.”

    Mr. Buch further added: “We have realized that by creating eco-wealth, we are not only building a stronger business but building a more sustainable world for the local communities around us. By partnering with the Bhamla Foundation this World Environment Day, we hope to create interest and awareness among our fellow citizens on various ways through which we can make a positive impact on the environment together.”

    Sharing more details on the event, Mr. Asif Bhamla, Chairman, Bhamla Foundation said, “The Bhamla Foundation has constantly been eager to support initiatives that help raise awareness to preserve the planet. This year, we are excited to partner with ZEE for the World Environment Day event, which will have an interesting and varied line-up of day-long activities. We have been organizing the World Environment Day event since the last 8 years and we have always received tremendous support from our partners, residents’ groups and especially the enthusiastic locals. We are confident that people will come forward to help us spread the message this World Environment Day as well.”

    The World Environment Day event will be held at the Carter Road Amphitheatre in Bandra from 10am – 10pm on June 5th with more than 12000 visitors expected. Prominent political leaders including Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Ms. Priya Dutt as well as personalities from Bollywood and television like Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Dia Mirza, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Rohit Roy and Ronit Roy among others, will be attending the event along with locals and visitors from all across Mumbai.

    The key highlights of the event include a massive cycle rally from Bandra Bandstand to Carter Road, a spinning – indoor cycling workout on Carter Road promenade, stalls on environment awareness and preservation, keynote sessions by noted environmentalists and a tree sapling distribution drive. The local Residents Association Groups will also be felicitated at the event for their role in preserving the environment. In the evening, the event will conclude with electrifying LIVE performances from Kunal Ganjawala, Salim-Suleiman, Sona Mahapatra, Armaan Malik and Aditya Narayan. The event will also be available for streaming on ZEE’s leading video-on-demand platform, OZEE.

    Every year, June 5th is celebrated by millions internationally as World Environment Day. Established in 1972 by the United Nations, World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness for the environment and also encourages positive action.

  • Filmy completes a year

    Filmy completes a year

    Mumbai: Sahara Filmy’s first year birthday bash was marked by the launch of two new properties – its channel anthem and Kaun Banega Champu, a spoof on KBC along with the announcement of the Filmy Person of the Year 2006.

    Filmy launched its channel anthem called ‘Maa Kasam Filmy Hai!’ The song composed by Vishal-Shekhar was penned by Javed Akhtar and sung by Kunal Ganjawala.

    Filmy had launched the Filmy Person of the Year 2006 poll in December 2006. The nominees of this viewer-based poll were Aamir Khan, Himesh Reshammiya, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.

    Hrithik Roshan, who starred in Krrish and Dhoom: 2 in 2006, was declared the deserving winner. Speaking about the award, Filmy business head Ashutosh said: “Through this award, we wanted to showcase and recognize the holistic contribution of an individual who has had the maximum impact in 2006.”

  • Big FM, IBN 7 to co-produce musical show

    Big FM, IBN 7 to co-produce musical show

    MUMBAI: In a first of its kind attempt, a radio station will partner with a television news channel to launch a musical show. Big FM and IBN 7 will come together to co produce ‘The BIG SHOW – Crazy Kiya Re’. The show will be broadcast on radio and television and will be hosted by RJ Aniruddh.

    The BIG SHOW – Crazy Kiya Re’ will have 13 episodes featuring musical talent in India in front of a studio audience. The show will premier on IBN 7 on Saturday 27 January at 10 pm with a repeat on Sunday at 7 pm.

    The show will be aired on the Delhi and Mumbai Big FM stations.BIG 92.7 FM is currently running its on-air contests to gather studio audience.

    The hour long BIG show – Crazy Kiya Re is a chat show featuring live performances by talented artists and accompanied by a top music band. The weekly show will see the RJ interact with the singers and get them to perform their favourite numbers. There will be six segments of the show and will have at least six different songs sung by the guest. Some of the guests lined up for the show include prominent singers like Kunal Ganjawala, Sudesh Bhosle and Sunidhi Chauhan.

    “We are excited to join hands with BIG 92.7 FM for such an innovative initiative which will help in synergizing relevant content for all viewers. We at IBN 7 constantly strive to provide our viewers with unique and enthralling entertainment, of which this is a perfect example. This initiative brings together the craft of TV and Radio to provide content, which is visually appealing, and at the same time maintains and strengthens that emotional connection with the viewers and listeners. We are very confident that this cross-media synergy will work very well!” added IBN7 managing director Ashutosh.

    Big FM marketing head Anand Chakravarthy said “Our association with IBN7 for such an exciting and appealing show will definitely give BIG 92.7 FM an opportunity to reach out to millions of our listeners. It is our constant endeavor to attempt to do things the BIG way in order to gain maximum brand visibility as the growing, dynamic and innovative radio station. We at Big FM want to help build a positive brand association with all our listeners. Also, we are proud to have undertaken such an initiative as this is the first time two mediums of entertainment have come together to take entertainment to a higher level”.

  • Zee announces scholarship to Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs winners from Kidzee

    Zee announces scholarship to Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs winners from Kidzee

    MUMBAI: Zee TV’s premier music programme, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has announced Rs 3 million as prize money for winners of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs. The winner of L’il Champs will get Rs 1.5 million, the first runner up Rs 1 million and the second runner up will receive Rs 5,00,000.

    The prize money will be deposited in an account that will be accessible by the winners on attaining the age of 18 years, as per an official release.

    Speaking on the prize, Zee TV busines head Punit Goenka said, “We are awarding this prize money to L’il Champs winners for their secure future. We want to encourage them to pursue music wholeheartedly & if they wish to pursue higher studies, they will be able to fund themselves.”

    Talented youngsters from across the country have participated in this music programme that has given singers like Shreya Ghosal, Kunal Ganjawala to the industry.

  • Radio City launches ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’

    Radio City launches ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’

    MUMBAI: Starting Friday, 7 April, singer- anchor-actor, Sonu Niigaam makes his radio debut as the host of a new show on Radio City 91 FM, Mumbai – Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam.

    As Sonu Niigaam puts it, “I have always believed that versatility is my greatest strength. I like to explore different mediums & different kinds of performances and entertainment. This is my first on radio and I am grateful to Radio City to give me my own show on the radio station. The entire flavour of the show is fun and interactivity in a musical way, bringing the best of our music industry for music lovers in Mumbai. This will not only bring me closer to my fans but will also give me an opportunity to be a part of their daily lives.”

    Airing every Friday at 8 pm, Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam promises to be a double scoop of entertainment for the listeners. The first hour of this new show will feature Sonu at his best as a Radio Jockey. During this hour, listeners can learn from Sonu about a wide array of subjects, states an official release.

    Listeners can also interact with Sonu one-on-one and request for their favourites in the “Sonu ji suno na” section and be part of his memories as he gets nostalgic in “Sonu ki suhani yaad”. “Aaj ab abhi” showcases his mood at the moment, while “Kaash” speaks of his unfulfilled desires. For instance, Sonu Niigaam talks about how he missed out on the opportunity to work with the great R D Burman on the super hit song “Ek ladki ko dekha toh…” from 1942 – A Love Story. All this and more that will make you wonder why he didn’t opt to be a professional RJ much earlier in his career, the release adds.

    In the second hour, Sonu will step up gear by inviting a contemporary musical maestro or a veteran musician of yesteryears as a special guest on the hot seat, every week. The highlight of this segment, will be a stimulating tête-à-tête between the flamboyant singer and his high-profile guest, the likes of Anu Malik, Sunidhi Chouhan, Kunal Ganjawala, and Sandeep Chowta to name a few. The listeners will be witness to a stimulating conversation full of unadulterated fun, whacky and hilarious repartee between the guest & host as they spill the beans about their professional and personal triumphs.

    Says Radio City CEO Apurva Purohit, “At Radio City we have always believed that great music, innovation and creativity in our shows is what sets us apart. We always create content with a discerning focus on Music. Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam is yet another unique initiative in the station’s basket that reiterates our brand promise and urges our listeners to indulge in good music.”

    Apart from on-air presence, the show will go beyond radio sets and indulge its listeners with exciting on-ground initiatives like meet and greet events with Sonu Niigaam, contests, distributing celebrity merchandise, initiating a Sonu Niigaam fan club, SMS downloads and much more, the release informs.

    The first episode of Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam features Sonu Niigaam in conversation with Anu Malik. The deadly combination of Sonu & Anu has given us a number of hits like Border, Refugee and Main Hoon Na. Anu Malik reminisces his first recording with the legendary Mohammad Rafi. He takes a dig at Sonu Niigaam for imitating Radio City’s RJ Anirudh, and also takes up Sonu Niigaam’s challenge of singing a song completely without yoddling. The engaging conversation between the two stars will leave listeners gasping for more.