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  • Ajay Jadeja, Sanjeev Kapoor to put on their dancing shoes on Sony

    Ajay Jadeja, Sanjeev Kapoor to put on their dancing shoes on Sony

    MUMBAI: Hindi general entertainment channel Sony has had success in the reality genre in the past with shows like Indian Idol. The channel is hoping to consolidate further with a new dance based reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Dancing With The Stars.

    The show kicks off on 7 September and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 pm.

    Actor Shilpa Shetty (one of the judges) along with the celebrity contestants Rati Agnihotri, Shweta Salve, Mona Singh and Mahesh Majrekar For the uninitiated, the show is based on the BBC format Strictly Come Dancing. It also achieved success in the US on ABC.

    There the show is called Dancing With The Stars. Basically well known personalities will show off their dancing skills. They will undergo two weeks of training with their partners who specialise in dancing.

    For Sony’s show, the celebrities chosen are former cricketer Ajay Jadeja, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, actress Rati Agnihotri, television anchor Pooja Bedi, TV actress Mona Singh, director Mahesh Manjrekar, TV star Shweta Salve and TV actor Akashdeep Sehgal.

    The show is being produced by Synergy and Theatre Red. Each episode will see one team eliminated. Viewers can vote through SMS. The judges are director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, choreographer Farah Khan and actress Shilpa Shetty. Equal weightage in terms of points will be given to both the judges and the SMS’ sent in by the viewers.

    Set India COO NP Singh with ace choreographer Sandip Soparkar and SET senior V-P and programming head Anupama Mandloi

    Speaking on the initiative, Sony COO N P Singh says, “The show is all about super achievers in their respective fields who are here yet again to excel in something new. The winner takes home Rs. 5 million. What is unique compared to other shows (read Star One’s Nach Baliye) is that the celebrities do not know how their ability to dance is or is not. Maybe they will discover that they possess a talent to dance. We drew out a list of possible participants. We then decided that these were the celebrities who would be the best fit.”

    BBC Worldwide director of emerging territories Monisha Shah says, “The show is as good as it gets. It has swept global audiences off their feet and has become a ratings blockbuster in every continent. With its wonderful combination of glamour, talent and passion we are especially excited that Sony has taken BBC Worldwide’s format and tailored it so well for the Indian audience. The judges, hosts, celebrities and their partners are all in place.”

    Synergy founder Siddharth Basu says,” Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Dancing With The Stars is a grand and a glamorous show which is as much about live wire personalities and the fun of fusion dance as it is about the grit behind the glamour. It is not just about the usual suspects going through all too familiar routines but about the performance and pain of public figures who are not trained dancers and the fantastic journey they undertake to pit their best foot forward. That is what makes it the mother of all shows and that is what is making it work in countries around the world.”

    On the marketing front to push the show, Singh says that promo spots have been created. These are airing on the channel as well as in cinema halls. The channel is also taking out hoardings and is looking to have a presence in malls. There will also be print ads.

  • Radio City 91 FM Mumbai celebrates its fourth anniversary with panache!

    Radio City 91 FM Mumbai celebrates its fourth anniversary with panache!

    Radio City 91 FM ne mara ‘chauka’ aamchi Mumbai mein Radio City 91 FM Mumbai celebrates its fourth anniversary with panache!
    * Join the festivities and win a host of exciting prizes, as
    your only ‘Music Buddy’ becomes 4 years old
    * Meet celebrities and music experts of the likes of Sushma
    Reddy, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Tabassum, Mika, Sanjeev Kapoor, Sandeep Acharya, Parizad Zorabian, Ashmit Patel, Abhijeet Bhatacharya, Harsha Bhogle, Mahalaxmi Shankar, Roopkumar & Sunali Rathod

    Mumbai, May 17, 2006: Conceived, arrived and conquered the hearts of millions of music lovers. Radio City 91 FM, Mumbai’s favourite radio station celebrates its four years of successful existence and leadership position in the radio space in the Mecca of the Indian entertainment and music industry, Mumbai.

    4..3..2..1….Starting May 18, 2006, the four-day celebrations at Radio City Mumbai, will be a treat for the listeners with a number of on-air and on-ground activities revolving around the theme of ‘four’. With the objective of creating touch points in the city, Radio City through the series of initiatives looks forward to celebrate the milestone with its listeners and give them some memorable experiences to celebrate for their lifetime.

    On the occasion, Ms. Apurva Purohit, CEO, Radio City says, “It has been a memorable journey for the last four years with a number of milestones achieved by the Mumbai station. As we stand at this juncture, I am proud to say that I have an extremely dedicated & enthusiastic team working round-the-clock to build the brand. Riding on the pillars of the brand philosophy: music leadership and thought leadership, Radio City has today become a trusted & loved member of every household in Mumbai. Taking this relationship forward with our listeners as we enter the fifth year, Radio City promises to bring to its listeners a whole new set of initiatives, thus providing them with a musical retreat as always.”

    The anniversary celebrations at Radio City will be kicked of by the second edition of the ‘City mein Kho Jao Race’. Through this initiative, Radio City will help the listeners to rediscover the Mumbai City. Led by Radio City RJs, this ultimate chase will be between two teams riding on bikes. Rule of the game – Follow the clues given by the on air RJ and reach the strategic points spread across the City known as City mein Kho Jao points. The two teams will start from two different locations. Their clues will be different and their City mein kho jao Points will be different. Each City mein kho jao point will lead them to the another, leading them to a common end point- “The Final Destination”. The team which reaches the destination first will win the race and will be awarded with exciting prizes by none other than the heartthrob of Bollywood, Ashmit Patel.

    The second day (May 19, 2006) will see Sandeep Acharya of the Indian Idol 2 fame come LIVE on Radio City with RJ Lavanya on Masala Mix to promote his first album “Mere saath saara jahaan”. Also celebrating the ‘Sounds of Aamchi Mumbai’, the RJs of Radio City will air sounds typical to the city of Mumbai like the sound of the Mumbai locals, a coldrink vendor striking the opener against the bottles, inviting listeners to guess the source of the sound.

    Adding to the revelries and the spirit of Radio City, the third day (May 20, 2006) will see listeners call-in and sing the Radio City Anthem, ‘Life ki Dhun Gun Gunao, City Mein Kho Jao’ which is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and sung by Shaan, Nihira Joshi and Shankar Mahadevan.

    Fourth day (May 21, 2006) will commemorate the D-Day and Radio City will be hosting special parties all over the City in Pizza Hut outlets. Surprise celebrities will be visiting these outlets to celebrate the anniversary along with the Radio City Crew and listeners. The highlight of the anniversary day celebrations will be the anniversary cake being prepared by the celebrity cook Sanjeev Kapoor, especially for the occasion.

    With on-air contests like guess the first song that was played on Radio City, guess the first jock on Radio City, RJs of Radio City will take the listeners down memory lane. Also some of the most famous links from the past, including the first ever link on Radio City will be played on-air.

    Full with numerous contests and exciting prizes the listeners can win prizes like Agni Gold Jewellery, Home theatre systems, Barbie Dolls, DVDs, Sanjeev Kapoor’s special dessert Recipe autographed by him, 15 specially baked cakes to be given out on each of the day during the four day long celebrations and much more.

    So join the bandwagon of celebrations and ‘City Mein Kho Jao’ only with Radio City 91 FM!!

    About Radio City
    Radio City is India’s first and leading hit music FM radio brand. Promoted by Music Broadcast Private Limited (MBPL), the private FM network has captured the hearts of millions of listeners across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & Lucknow. Radio City broadcasts 24/7, using state of the art digital stereo FM for unmatched quality in signal strength, clarity and brilliance. Backed by expertise in programming, sales and marketing, Radio City is characterized by exciting shows that give it unmatched popular appeal.
    Innovative programming, vivacious radio jockeys and popular contemporary music uniquely position Radio City to deliver targeted audiences across India’s most important cities.

    For further information please contact:
    Supriya Sonde / Arushi Agrawal
    Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
    Mobile: 9867035854 / 9867250201

  • Radio City 91 FM to air Raveena and Asha Bhosale innermost experiences of motherhood

    Radio City 91 FM to air Raveena and Asha Bhosale innermost experiences of motherhood

    Salute the spirit of motherhood with Radio City 91 FM ~ Catch the ravishing Raveena and the Queen of Indian Music, Asha Bhosale as they share their innermost experiences of motherhood only on Radio City 91 FM~

    Mumbai, May 12, 2006: She is an epitome of unconditional love. She is a friend, a confidant, a guide and most important of all she is your pillar of strength.

    Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration in honour of all mothers. To make the day more memorable, Radio City 91 FM, Mumbai’s favorite radio station, will celebrate the spirit of motherhood by giving listeners a chance to pay tribute to their mothers and express their love for them. On the occasion, kids will get a chance to call-in and leave messages like “My mother is the best because….” on-air for their mothers. The best messages will win exciting prizes from Radio City.

    Listeners can catch up with none other than the Queen of Indian Music, Asha Bhosale and young mother Raveena Tandon, as they share their views on the significance of mother’s day, give insights on parenthood and narrate their experiences of being a ‘mother’.

    Listeners can cook a special meal for their mothers with celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as he shares his delicious and mouth-watering recipes on-air.
    Mother’s will also get an opportunity to interact with a well-known pediatrician and get tips on baby nurturing, adding to the special feeling of motherhood, a feeling which makes a woman feel complete!

    This and much more!! So tune into Radio City 91 FM on 14 May 2006 for some special moments that you can cherish throughout your life!