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  • Sony Pictures to release Jo Dooba So Par on 14 October

    Sony Pictures to release Jo Dooba So Par on 14 October

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures India will release Andaaz Productions‘ Jo Dooba So Par–It‘s Love In Bihar on 14 October.


    The film is an offbeat comedy about a headstrong Bihari youth who falls in love with an American girl, amidst the chaos and corruption of Bihar.


    Said Sony Pictures India managing director Kercy Daruwala, “Jo Dooba So Par is a charming film shot against an unusual setting – the streets of Bihar and features stalwarts of the industry combined with fresh new talent in its cast. We are pleased to bring Sony Pictures‘ strong distribution network, unmatched experience and leadership position over nine consecutive years, to support the film.”


    Avers director Praveen Kumar, “I‘ve made a film drawing upon memories of both growing up in Bihar and falling in love. It has been an enjoyable, if sometimes strenuous experience. One has treaded the comic and commercial while keeping close to the truth (not always hilarious) of these coming-of-age experiences on the part of the planet we call Bihar. And yet, I believe, these experiences of violence and love are universal.”


    The film stars Anand Tiwari, Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, Sadiya Siddique and Pitobash.

  • 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.

  • Channel [V] announce winners of VJ Freshers ’06

    Channel [V] announce winners of VJ Freshers ’06

    MUMBAI: Channel [V] has announced the toppers of VJ Freshers – Batch of 2006. Neil Bhoopalam from Mumbai and Tanveer Gill from New Delhi graduated as gold medallists and were appointed for Channel [V] VJ’s, who will get to be the ‘next big thing’ on television.

    The seven finalists participated in front of a faculty comprising Ranvir Shourie, Vinay Pathak, ad man Prahlad Kakkar and Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb and people from the music industry, the media and other celebrities.

    In an effort to showcase their talent, the seven finalists walked the ramp to showcase Pantaloon’s new collection, performed to a musical and faced a volley of questions thrown at them by the mentors.

    From the total applications received, Channel [V] and the faculty members, selected eight finalists from across the country who spent a week at Goa wherein they were put to the test; leading up to the selection of the final winners.

    Commenting on quest for a VJ Fresher Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb said, ” My school has always shaped the best students like Sophia Haque, Meghana Reddy, Laila Rouss, Ranvir Shourie, Pia Rai Choudhury and many more. And this year as well has my teachers have nurtured the best, and we all would like to wish Neil Bhoopalam and Tanveer Gill, all the very best as they are set to make the world sit up and take notice.”

    Announcing the winner of VJ Freshers Shorey said, “We don’t believe it that we have finally decided who the winners are, it has actually been a very tough job. We had fun though.all seven students have been really cool and we have tried to train them in all different spheres so that they have a solution to all problems.”

    Pathak added, “We are feeling very lonely now as the graduation day is over and we will not be able to spend any time with them. But we would like to wish all of them luck and specially Neil Bhoopalam and Tanveer Gill, as they will be the next big sensation on television.”

    Commenting on the win Bhoopalam said, “I have worked very hard for this title…I ate a lot of fish, I spent a lot of time observing people’s reaction when they trip and fall, watched a lot of Channel [V] and I think that’s what gave me an edge above others.”

    Gill said, “I would like to thank my teachers who supported and guided me through my journey specially Ranvir, Vinay and Channel [V] VJ’s. I still can’t believe it, my dreams have finally come true.”

    The finale episode of Pantaloons presents [V] VJ Freshers styled By Maybelline New York will be aired on 24 December in a one-hour special starting 12 noon.