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  • Maintain status quo on broadcast guidelines, Madras HC tells TRAI

    Maintain status quo on broadcast guidelines, Madras HC tells TRAI

    NEW DELHI: The Madras High Court today ordered that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) should maintain status quo with regard to any tariff orders or regulations for the broadcast sector.

    The Court directed that the stay will be in place till 12 January when the case comes up for hearing.

    The Madras HC order came on a petition filed by Star India and Vijay TV on the ground that the TRAI orders are in conflict with the Copyright Act 1957. As a result of this court order and pending the full hearing of the case, TRAI would not be able to pass any guideline for issues such as broadcast tariff, broadcast interconnect, and quality of services.

    A TRAI spokesperson said that although it was still waiting to receive the order from the Court, one immediate result would be that the draft tariff and interconnect guidelines issued by the regulator will be subject to the order of the court in this regard.

    A few months ago, TRAI had issued draft guidelines on tariff interconnect and quality of service, while TRAI chairman RS Sharma had told indiantelevision.com earlier this month that the regulator would come out with its final recommedation by the end of the year.

    It may be recalled that the Indian Broadcasting Foundation had also said in reaction to the TRAI drafts that the exercise was in direct conflict with the provisions of the Copyright Act.

    The comments had been stated in the comments to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations 2016; the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) (Eighth) (Addressable Systems) Tariff Order 2016; and the Standards of Quality of Service) and Consumer Protection (Digital Addressable Systems) Regulations 2016.

    The IBF has said the Copyright Board is fully empowered to adjudicate upon disputes between any person and Content or Broadcast Reproduction Rights owners. Hence the Copyright Act and Rules provide for protection, monetisation, enforcement and adjudication procedures for all copyrightable work and broadcast reproduction rights.

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  • Star Vijay TV strengthens its weekday programming with two non-fiction shows

    Star Vijay TV strengthens its weekday programming with two non-fiction shows

    MUMBAI: Star India’s Tamil general entertainment channel Vijay TV is all set to strengthen its nonfiction programming with two new shows.

    The upcoming stunt-reality show Achcham Thavir is all set to go live on Vijay TV from 2 June. The show will be aired at the 7pm time slot from Thursday – Sunday. The shows involves small screen celebrities taking part in reality shows and performing extraordinary and thrilling tasks. The show has Tamil female film and television actor Divya Dharshini as the anchor.

    Another show, that the channel has launched on 30 May was Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi Tamil version of KBC which is aired at the 7pm time slot.

    “A Star Studded line up lead by the Stylish Arvind Swamy to host the popular KBC Tamil and film celebrities doing daredevilry , the Tamil TV audience is sure to get enough and more of their Daily entertainment . What better way than to Start the Week and the Season with KBC and Arvind Swamy who’s on a phenomenal comeback in the entertainment Industry and is already a chartbuster. This is just the beginning of Bigger things to come, ” Star Vijay TV programming head Pradeep Milroy Peter.

    Talking to Indiantelevision.com, Star Vijay TV general manager K Sriram said, “Daily soaps dominate Tamil Television’s weekday’s prime slots and the canvas for most soaps barring the Vijay TV Soaps have remained the same for years now . Star Vijay took a leap when is begun to telecast non fictional programs during weekday’s prime slots. Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi and Achcham Thavir will multiply this genre offering on Prime time many fold . People want to move away from one dimensional Product offerings.”

    Competition based reality shows provides opportunity to people to showcase their talent. Whereas Factual entertainment shows is a genre of non-fiction television programming that documents actual events and people. Popular shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi are also part of this kind of programming.
    Star Vijay television is one of the channels which brought the concept of reality shows into Tamil television industry and it was successful too. Shows like Jodi No 1 and Super Singer has touched record breaking numbers in television rating points in Tamil Nadu. Super Singer had many seasons but it still tops the list.
    Produced by Big Synergy, Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi has roped in Amazon.in as the entitlement sponsor title. The show is powered by Idea 4G and Arun Excello, co-presented Chennais Amirtha, VBJ Chennai and Chennai silks. The show will be hosted by star celebrity the suave and handsome, Aravind Swamy.

    Speaking about the marketing planning, Star Vijay TV marketing & strategics planning SVP, R. Balachandran said, ” The Channel in the new measurement environment understands the need to cut across audiences across cities and towns as today the Viewer residing in smaller towns dictate the Viewership charts. The two properties are potential blockbusters as far as audience traction across Popstrata is concerned. An extensive and innovative marketing plan would ensure that Vijay TV surges ahead further in the cluttered and aggressive Tamil GEC and more importantly the launches are an assurance that the brand Vijay will always remain a forerunner in providing unique and alternate entertainment.”

  • Star Vijay TV strengthens its weekday programming with two non-fiction shows

    Star Vijay TV strengthens its weekday programming with two non-fiction shows

    MUMBAI: Star India’s Tamil general entertainment channel Vijay TV is all set to strengthen its nonfiction programming with two new shows.

    The upcoming stunt-reality show Achcham Thavir is all set to go live on Vijay TV from 2 June. The show will be aired at the 7pm time slot from Thursday – Sunday. The shows involves small screen celebrities taking part in reality shows and performing extraordinary and thrilling tasks. The show has Tamil female film and television actor Divya Dharshini as the anchor.

    Another show, that the channel has launched on 30 May was Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi Tamil version of KBC which is aired at the 7pm time slot.

    “A Star Studded line up lead by the Stylish Arvind Swamy to host the popular KBC Tamil and film celebrities doing daredevilry , the Tamil TV audience is sure to get enough and more of their Daily entertainment . What better way than to Start the Week and the Season with KBC and Arvind Swamy who’s on a phenomenal comeback in the entertainment Industry and is already a chartbuster. This is just the beginning of Bigger things to come, ” Star Vijay TV programming head Pradeep Milroy Peter.

    Talking to Indiantelevision.com, Star Vijay TV general manager K Sriram said, “Daily soaps dominate Tamil Television’s weekday’s prime slots and the canvas for most soaps barring the Vijay TV Soaps have remained the same for years now . Star Vijay took a leap when is begun to telecast non fictional programs during weekday’s prime slots. Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi and Achcham Thavir will multiply this genre offering on Prime time many fold . People want to move away from one dimensional Product offerings.”

    Competition based reality shows provides opportunity to people to showcase their talent. Whereas Factual entertainment shows is a genre of non-fiction television programming that documents actual events and people. Popular shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi are also part of this kind of programming.
    Star Vijay television is one of the channels which brought the concept of reality shows into Tamil television industry and it was successful too. Shows like Jodi No 1 and Super Singer has touched record breaking numbers in television rating points in Tamil Nadu. Super Singer had many seasons but it still tops the list.
    Produced by Big Synergy, Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi has roped in Amazon.in as the entitlement sponsor title. The show is powered by Idea 4G and Arun Excello, co-presented Chennais Amirtha, VBJ Chennai and Chennai silks. The show will be hosted by star celebrity the suave and handsome, Aravind Swamy.

    Speaking about the marketing planning, Star Vijay TV marketing & strategics planning SVP, R. Balachandran said, ” The Channel in the new measurement environment understands the need to cut across audiences across cities and towns as today the Viewer residing in smaller towns dictate the Viewership charts. The two properties are potential blockbusters as far as audience traction across Popstrata is concerned. An extensive and innovative marketing plan would ensure that Vijay TV surges ahead further in the cluttered and aggressive Tamil GEC and more importantly the launches are an assurance that the brand Vijay will always remain a forerunner in providing unique and alternate entertainment.”

  • Vijay TV’s new celeb reality show ‘Achcham Thavir’ starts on June 2

    Vijay TV’s new celeb reality show ‘Achcham Thavir’ starts on June 2

    BENGALURU: Vijay TV’s new celebrity reality weekend show will start airing Thursday to Sunday starting June 2 at the 700 pm slot. The channel says that the Tamil television industry has seen shows involving small screen celebrities taking part in reality shows and performing extraordinary and thrilling tasks. Achcham Thavir differs from such run of the mill shows in as much as it has celebrities even from the film fraternity. The show has Tamil female film and television actor Divya Dharshini as the anchor.

    Amongst the participants include Sonia Agarwal, Gayathri of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom fame, Sanjana Singh, Gayathri Jayaraman, Madumila of Office serial fame, Anchor Priyanka Deshpande, ‘Mettioli’ Gayathri, Ganesh Venkatraman, Bharani of Nadodigal fame, anchor turned actor Ma Ka Pa Anand, Amith Bhargav of Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhalvarai fame, RJ turned actor ‘Mirchi’ Senthil, Siddharth of Saravannan Meenatchi fame and Mudhavanan of Jodi fame.

    The channel says that the new show will be full of thrill, anticipation and emotions. It claims that all the stunts for the show have been done in a very protective environment under professional guidance so that no one is hurt. Vijay TV affirms that overall the show will be a perfect blend of fun, action and entertainment.

  • Vijay TV’s new celeb reality show ‘Achcham Thavir’ starts on June 2

    Vijay TV’s new celeb reality show ‘Achcham Thavir’ starts on June 2

    BENGALURU: Vijay TV’s new celebrity reality weekend show will start airing Thursday to Sunday starting June 2 at the 700 pm slot. The channel says that the Tamil television industry has seen shows involving small screen celebrities taking part in reality shows and performing extraordinary and thrilling tasks. Achcham Thavir differs from such run of the mill shows in as much as it has celebrities even from the film fraternity. The show has Tamil female film and television actor Divya Dharshini as the anchor.

    Amongst the participants include Sonia Agarwal, Gayathri of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom fame, Sanjana Singh, Gayathri Jayaraman, Madumila of Office serial fame, Anchor Priyanka Deshpande, ‘Mettioli’ Gayathri, Ganesh Venkatraman, Bharani of Nadodigal fame, anchor turned actor Ma Ka Pa Anand, Amith Bhargav of Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhalvarai fame, RJ turned actor ‘Mirchi’ Senthil, Siddharth of Saravannan Meenatchi fame and Mudhavanan of Jodi fame.

    The channel says that the new show will be full of thrill, anticipation and emotions. It claims that all the stunts for the show have been done in a very protective environment under professional guidance so that no one is hurt. Vijay TV affirms that overall the show will be a perfect blend of fun, action and entertainment.

  • Vijay TV’s reality hunt Airtel Super Singer 5 finale winners at grand finale

    Vijay TV’s reality hunt Airtel Super Singer 5 finale winners at grand finale

    BENGALURU: Season 5 of popular singing reality show Super Singer 5 on the Star Network’s Tamil GEC found its winner in Anand Aravindakshan.  The title sponsor of the show was Bharti Airtel.

    Aravindakshan won the votes and the hearts of viewers and also won a house worth Rs 70 lakh from Arun Excello.  Singer Fareedha won the runner’s up title and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.  Raju Ganapathy won the Judges Choice award after an electrifying performance to the beats of Aaluma Doluma  and winning a standing ovation from the Judges, while the other two fianlists Siyad and Lakshmi won cash prizes from Vijay TV.

    The grand finale night on 17 March in the DB Jain College grounds saw celebrated singers Chithra, Sujatha, Mano, Usha Uthup, Nithyashree, Srinivas and mentor Ananth Vaidyanathan, the Super Singer stars and thousands of music lovers who amassed at the venue to cheer up their favourite contestants.  Anchors MaKaPa Anand, Bhavna and Priyanka pulled the show together with the singers.  With two rounds to show all their might, the finalist singers sang well with Stephen Devassy to support them.

    The evening  witnessed a medley performance by the Super Singer stars and  celebrated singers Usha Uthup, Vijayprakash, Mano, Sid Sriram, Benny Dayal, Gaana Bala performed their blockbuster hit songs to entertain the mass audience present there.  The little pianist   Lidian Nadhaswaram and Stephen Devassy performed a mesmerizing act together to show their excellent stints.  Singers Haripriya, Satyaprakash , Irwin Victoria,flautist Rasika alos entertained the audience with their performances.

     

  • Vijay TV’s reality hunt Airtel Super Singer 5 finale winners at grand finale

    Vijay TV’s reality hunt Airtel Super Singer 5 finale winners at grand finale

    BENGALURU: Season 5 of popular singing reality show Super Singer 5 on the Star Network’s Tamil GEC found its winner in Anand Aravindakshan.  The title sponsor of the show was Bharti Airtel.

    Aravindakshan won the votes and the hearts of viewers and also won a house worth Rs 70 lakh from Arun Excello.  Singer Fareedha won the runner’s up title and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.  Raju Ganapathy won the Judges Choice award after an electrifying performance to the beats of Aaluma Doluma  and winning a standing ovation from the Judges, while the other two fianlists Siyad and Lakshmi won cash prizes from Vijay TV.

    The grand finale night on 17 March in the DB Jain College grounds saw celebrated singers Chithra, Sujatha, Mano, Usha Uthup, Nithyashree, Srinivas and mentor Ananth Vaidyanathan, the Super Singer stars and thousands of music lovers who amassed at the venue to cheer up their favourite contestants.  Anchors MaKaPa Anand, Bhavna and Priyanka pulled the show together with the singers.  With two rounds to show all their might, the finalist singers sang well with Stephen Devassy to support them.

    The evening  witnessed a medley performance by the Super Singer stars and  celebrated singers Usha Uthup, Vijayprakash, Mano, Sid Sriram, Benny Dayal, Gaana Bala performed their blockbuster hit songs to entertain the mass audience present there.  The little pianist   Lidian Nadhaswaram and Stephen Devassy performed a mesmerizing act together to show their excellent stints.  Singers Haripriya, Satyaprakash , Irwin Victoria,flautist Rasika alos entertained the audience with their performances.

     

  • Vijay TV to organise event tribute for Ilaiyaraaja on 27 February

    Vijay TV to organise event tribute for Ilaiyaraaja on 27 February

    MUMBAI: Vijay TV has organised an event tribute called Ilaiyaraaja Ayiram for music maestro Illayaraja.

    The first look of the Illayaraja Ayiram logo was unveiled by Isaignani llayaraja himself. Illayaraja Ayiram will honour his achievement in scoring music for thousand movies in 40 years of his musical career and will be held on 27 February in Chennai.

    Eminent personalities from the film fraternity like veteran producer Panju Arunachalam, actor Prabhu, Kalaipuli S Dhanu (Tamil Film Producers Council president), G. Shiva (FEFSI), T. Shiva, Sathyajyothi Films’ Thiagarajan, music director S.A. Rajkumar, actress Lalitha Kumari were present at the first look unveiling of Ilayaraja Ayiram.

    To celebrate this first look along with Ilayaraja, Arunachalam, who introduced Ilaiyaraaja through his movie Annakilli into film industry, said, “I am here not just to cherish his achievement in composing thousand movies, I wish the music maestro continues to accomplish greater feats in the years to come.”

    Dhanu added, “We would rise to the occasion to support this mega event to honour the music maestro and I feel thankful to Vijay Television for organising this great tribute.”

    Prabhu said, “He has composed music for my movies, which became hit numbers, so he has helped me become who I am today.”

    Producer and Tamil Film Producers’ Council manager T Shiva said, “As a token of gratitude, the entire film industry will be present to honour Isaignani for his successful journey in scoring music. In this show, evergreen songs, which are near to everyone’s heart from Isaignani Illayaraja’s composition will be performed in front of him.”

    Nasser, president of South Indian Artistes Association rendered his support saying, “Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja is an invaluable asset to the Tamil film industry, so it’s our duty to celebrate him and his accomplishments. South Indian Artists Association along with Producers’ Council, are planning ahead to make event successful.”

    Vijay TV general manager K. Sriram added, “Isaignani is celebrated by the whole world. So, a show of appreciation for him is a remarkable event. We take immense pleasure in thanking Isaignani Ilayaraja for permitting us to organise this great show.”

    “In my point of view, music composition for thousand movies is just a number. I cannot be proud of myself for this. When they said the event is a tribute for my music, I consider that it will be a tribute for the almighty who has gifted me with a wonderful talent of music. So I am glad to take part in this function,” said Ilayaraja.

  • Vijay TV to organise event tribute for Ilaiyaraaja on 27 February

    Vijay TV to organise event tribute for Ilaiyaraaja on 27 February

    MUMBAI: Vijay TV has organised an event tribute called Ilaiyaraaja Ayiram for music maestro Illayaraja.

    The first look of the Illayaraja Ayiram logo was unveiled by Isaignani llayaraja himself. Illayaraja Ayiram will honour his achievement in scoring music for thousand movies in 40 years of his musical career and will be held on 27 February in Chennai.

    Eminent personalities from the film fraternity like veteran producer Panju Arunachalam, actor Prabhu, Kalaipuli S Dhanu (Tamil Film Producers Council president), G. Shiva (FEFSI), T. Shiva, Sathyajyothi Films’ Thiagarajan, music director S.A. Rajkumar, actress Lalitha Kumari were present at the first look unveiling of Ilayaraja Ayiram.

    To celebrate this first look along with Ilayaraja, Arunachalam, who introduced Ilaiyaraaja through his movie Annakilli into film industry, said, “I am here not just to cherish his achievement in composing thousand movies, I wish the music maestro continues to accomplish greater feats in the years to come.”

    Dhanu added, “We would rise to the occasion to support this mega event to honour the music maestro and I feel thankful to Vijay Television for organising this great tribute.”

    Prabhu said, “He has composed music for my movies, which became hit numbers, so he has helped me become who I am today.”

    Producer and Tamil Film Producers’ Council manager T Shiva said, “As a token of gratitude, the entire film industry will be present to honour Isaignani for his successful journey in scoring music. In this show, evergreen songs, which are near to everyone’s heart from Isaignani Illayaraja’s composition will be performed in front of him.”

    Nasser, president of South Indian Artistes Association rendered his support saying, “Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja is an invaluable asset to the Tamil film industry, so it’s our duty to celebrate him and his accomplishments. South Indian Artists Association along with Producers’ Council, are planning ahead to make event successful.”

    Vijay TV general manager K. Sriram added, “Isaignani is celebrated by the whole world. So, a show of appreciation for him is a remarkable event. We take immense pleasure in thanking Isaignani Ilayaraja for permitting us to organise this great show.”

    “In my point of view, music composition for thousand movies is just a number. I cannot be proud of myself for this. When they said the event is a tribute for my music, I consider that it will be a tribute for the almighty who has gifted me with a wonderful talent of music. So I am glad to take part in this function,” said Ilayaraja.

  • MIB cancels permission of 126 TV channels; total permitted channels touch 857

    MIB cancels permission of 126 TV channels; total permitted channels touch 857

    NEW DELHI: While the total number of satellite television channels uplinking from or downlinking into India has risen to 857, the permission to as many as 126 channels have been cancelled.

    Thus, the government had given permission to a total of 983 channels, which included those whose permissions were cancelled later. Of the 29 channel permitted after 30 November, 19 were cleared in December 2015 and 1o in January 2016.

    Of the permitted channels, 399 are news and current affairs channels, while 458 are general entertainment channels (GECs).

    Twenty channels including seven news channels have been permitted to uplink from India but not downlink within the country, as on 31 January, 2016.  

    A total of 749 channels including 372 GECs are allowed to uplink and downlink in the country while 88 including 73 GECs are uplinked from overseas but allowed to downlink into TV homes in the country.    

    The largest gainer after the last list of 30 November, 2015 was Star India, which launched 10 channels, while Viacom 18 launched seven. Sony and the Times Group launched four each, Zee launched two channels, and one channel each was launched by Travel XP Celebrities Management and Vijay TV.

    While Star India and Zee (Ten Sports) launched sports channels (which fall in the category of GECs), some others launched High Definition channels.