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  • ETV Marathi to replace ‘KHMC’ with new non-fiction show ‘Zhunj Marathmoli’

    ETV Marathi to replace ‘KHMC’ with new non-fiction show ‘Zhunj Marathmoli’

    MUMBAI: Sticking to its word of providing entertaining content to all kinds of audiences and focus on the youth, Viacom 18’s regional GEC ETV Marathi is all set to thrill the viewers with a new action road trip show called Zhunj Marathmoli.

     

    The title that is derived from an expression used for a cock fight in the interiors of Maharashtra means ‘fight for respect as a true Maharashtrian’ that will be proved through tasks to test the contestants’ grit and determination.

     

    The show will also be aired at the 9:00 pm slot post the end of Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati (KHMC) season two once the IPL fever settles down in May or June. Currently KHMC is aired on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, the days for airing the new show being hosted by well known Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade has not yet been finalised.

     

    14 Marathi celebrity contestants will contest in the tasks that are rooted in the Marathi culture across 12 cities including Nashik, Latur, Vidharba etc. Well known production house Ramesh Deo Productions (RDP) is behind this show, the production for which will begin only next month. The ETV team had been working on the concept since the last four to five months. This will be the first show being produced by RDP for ETV after its acquisition by Viacom 18. Prior to the acquisition also it has done shows for the channel.

     

    Viacom 18 EVP and business head of ETV Marathi and ETV Gujarati Anuj Poddar says that the series has all the scale to draw the attention of the younger audiences along with maintaining the conventional regional GEC audiences as well. “With Zhunj Marathmoli we have continued with our intent of launching shows that break new grounds of innovation in the regional space, striking a balance between contemporary thought and traditional values. Shreyas has the attitude and the youthful appeal. He is a well known Marathi personality who is rooted in his culture and has also gone out and achieved things,” he says.

     

    Speaking on his debut role as host Shreyas Talpade said “Coming back to Marathi Television with a show like Zhunj Marathamoli that will take me closer to my roots is like coming back home. Apart from allowing me to exploit my adventurous streak & connect with the youth of Maharashtra, this show gives me a sense of immense pride. I have travelled across the length and breadth of Maharashtra before. This show has allowed me to understand and connect with my motherland”.

  • Excel launches Kukunoor’s film DOR on DVD

    Excel launches Kukunoor’s film DOR on DVD

    MUMBAI: DOR, the critically acclaimed movie by Nagesh Kukunoor was launched on DVD.

    The DVD was launched by Shreyas Talpade and Nagesh Kukunoor at Movies and More, Mumbai.

    The movie has been winning awards at many of the award functions.

    At the launch of the DOR DVD Shreyas Talpade said, “Iqbal got me a foothold into the industry, but all the offers that came in later were that of handicapped characters. DOR was a fresh breathe of life”.

    The DVD has been loaded with extra features and is released by Excel Home Videos. Says Excel Home Videos managing director M.N. Kapasi, “The DVD has features like deleted scenes, audio commentary by the director and ‘Location Hunt’ to supplement the movie experience” Dor tells the story of Zeenat(Gul Panag) and Mira(Ayesha Takia), women from two different worlds.

    The story revolves around two women Zeenat and Mira.Their husbands go out to work in the Gulf to make things better at their respective places. The story takes a turn when Mira’s husband gets killed and Zeenat’s husband is held responsible for it. Zeenat needs Mira’s letter stating forgiveness for her husband and she sets out in search for Mira.On the way she meets up with a “Behrupiya”, played by Shreyas Talpade.The revelation and the final confrontation form the climax.
     

  • Star Gold’s Sabse Favourite Kaun garners good viewership

    Star Gold’s Sabse Favourite Kaun garners good viewership

    MUMBAI: Hindi movie channel Star Gold has received a good response for the telecast of Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun International 2006.

    India’s first international Bollywood opinion poll was aired on December 30, 2006 on Star Gold at 8 p.m. During the 3-hour telecast of star performances and presentation of awards, the channel garnered a 38 per cent share of eyeballs, taking a leadership position in the Saturday prime time viewing slot the channel has asserted, quoting TAM data. The show, now in its fourth round, claims to have reached out to over 7 Million viewers across Hindi speaking markets.

    Speaking on the response to the show, Star Entertainment India CEO Sameer Nair said, “This is an overwhelming response to the Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun International. The impact of this event has grown over the years, which is evident by the response that we have received. It is also a proof of the fact that our audiences are responding to the only award show that is based on their votes and the popularity of their Sabsey Favourite Bollywood stars.”

    The show was hosted by actress Ayesha Takia along with the comic trio of Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak and Suresh Menon. The show also saw performances by actors like Shreyas Talpade, Koena Mitra, Bipasha Basu , Shiney Ahuja and Akshay Kumar.

  • Zoom to launch shows on celebrities and entertainment

    Zoom to launch shows on celebrities and entertainment

    MUMBAI: Lets Talk a celebrity chat show produced by Miditech is scheduled for launch on 19 November at 11:30 am on lifestyle channel Zoom.

    The weekly show will be hosted by RJ and actor Tarana.

    Tarana brings viewers face to face with the Bollywood stars introducing them as personalities behind the famous faces and giving insights into their lives as regular people; not as celebrities.

    Let’s Talk offers a freewheeling chat with film personalities, which gives a peak into their personal lives.

    Miditech says that Lets Talk has been shot in select outdoor locations to create a positive environment and ambience to make the guest comfortable. The show has ingredients of fun, emotions, bonding and laughter with a general feel good factor. The forthcoming episodes of Lets Talk will feature Shreyas Talpade, Amrita Rao and Riya Sen as the celebrity guests.

    Miditech had previously produced Main Hoon for Zoom TV. The programme aired over 100 episodes in two years.

    Meanwhile, as already reported, Zoom will also launch an entertainment news show Popkorn Newz hosted by Barkha Bisht.

    The show will see apperances by stars both from the big and small screen. There will be news, interviews, entertainment trivia as well as in-depth insights on the news stories; from Bollywood to the Indian Tellywood.

  • Music India dedicates channel to kids on Children’s Day

    Music India dedicates channel to kids on Children’s Day

    MUMBAI: Celebrating Children’s Day, Music India, a 24 hr Hindi music channel plans to dedicate it to kids allowing them to script, present and package all the shows.

    The channel promises that on the 14 and 20 November, it would be transformed into a platform that is “for the children, of the children and by the children.”

    Special guests Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao (from Vivah) and Shreyas Talpade (from Iqbaal) will brighten up the day for the little ones. Watch the kids take on the stars and pose questions about their childhood and school days, states and official release.

    Sending out a message to kids Shahid Kapoor says, “I think childhood is the best time of your life, I’ve had a lot of fun before I took on the responsibilities, and when you are a kid you experience the best time. Have fun enjoy yourself but be a good person.”

    Another treat to add to the fun will be brought to viewers on Judwaa hosted by identical twins, Aanya and Manya playing back to back Hindi songs. Music India will thus bring a bouquet of shows on Children’s Day.