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  • [V] gets election conscious with ‘The Big Vote’

    [V] gets election conscious with ‘The Big Vote’

    Like all channels, Channel [V] too gets into the election mode with The Big Vote. "Choose or Loose" was the message sent out by Omar Abdullah, Tarun Tejpal, Prahlad Kakar and a panel of young Indians who came together to discuss the issues surrounding Elections 2004 on the show.

    The election special will be aired on the channel on 12 April at 8 pm and will be repeated on 14 April at 10 pm, 16 April at 3:30 pm and 18 April at 12 pm.

    The Big Vote is Channel [V]'s initiative to educate, activate and involve the youth in the General Elections and presents a special series of discussions with politicians, activists and the youth of the country. VJ Gaurav Kapur plays mediator between the suave young politician Omar Abdullah, Prahlad Kakkar, the Adman with an opinion on all things, journalist par excellence and the brain behind the Tehelka expose Tarun Tejpal and a panel of youngsters in a enthralling discussion on 12 April.

    The panel discussion provides an insight into how young India views the upcoming elections and the electoral process. Is there any accountability from the politicians? asks the young audience. Pat comes the reply from Omar Abdullah – "Democracy is all about accountability. If you don't think there is certain politician who is accountable, voice your opinion and don't vote from him. But if you don't engage you loose."

    What about involving celebrities in the campaign process? asks someone in the audience. Says ad man Prahlad Kakar, "Celebrities can draw the crowds, but will they get the votes?" Adds Tarun Tejpal, "How can you underestimate the mind of the voter? Doesn't he know who is good for him? However, Abdullah has a different point of view – "It's one of the ways that politicians draw crowds so that they get an opportunity to be heard!"

    This lively discussion is interspersed with some humour. When asked about his 'female' fan following, Abdullah quips "Rajiv Gandhi also had a lot of girl fans, I take it as a complement. Any vote is a good vote for me."

    The Big Vote tackles various other questions and topics with the aim to mobilise the youth to cast their vote. Echoing this thought, Channel [V]'s VJ Gaurav says, "Be the drop and voice your opinion through your vote, as every single drop makes the ocean."

  • [V]’s new line up on air soon

    [V]’s new line up on air soon

    MUMBAI: March seems to be a month full of action on [V] with the launch of three new shows apart from the [V] The Big Vote, which is a youth initiative campaign.

    The much hyped and talked about [V] On the Run, a travel cum reality show is finally all set to hit the small screen, the first episode premiering on Thursday, 18 March at 8:30pm.

    Originally an on-air hunt for a companion for the [V] On The Run van, the format has evolved into a 13 part series featuring the [V] On The Run trio across the lengths and breadths of India hosted by VJ Purab and Anoushka (of Viva fame).

    Kaliyon Ka Chaman, Meri Berry Ke Ber, Saiiyan Dil Mein Aana Re, seems to be the hottest rage in the Indian music scene currently. This genre has lead to another brand new success story formula. The key ingredients being three hot women, psychedelic visuals, skimpy outfits and large doses of dance making this latest packaging format a fatal combination. [V] Gaurav & The Oomphmatis, a fortnightly short format will feature VJ Gaurav tracking down these lovely ladies or Oomphmatis as they call them and gets answers to those questions that one always wanted to ask them. This 12 week format featuring six Oomphmati episodes, one each fortnight will premier on Friday, 5 March at 9:30pm.

    Channel [V] ‘s veteran VJ’s returns to the battlefield of popular music to make his choice known. Yes, Luke Kenny is back on Channel [V], but not in person, only in spirit. Luke Kenny’s After Hours, will see music specially chosen by Luke himself which will air every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 11pm – 2 am.

    [V] ‘s sure thrown in a lot of punch in there.