Television

Sanjay Dutt dedicates SFL to dad Sunil

As the launch of Super Fight League draws close, actor-producer Sanjay Dutt dedicates his SFL to his late sports-loving father, Sunil Dutt, who wanted Indian sportsmen to become global names.

Daily soaps get preachy

Daily soaps are on a mission to lecture on social issues. In Saath Nibhana Saathiya, her in-laws enroll an illiterate Gopi in school in an attempt to emphasise the need for education for all. Balika Vadhu also stressed on adult education with ‘dadi’ Sumitra turning student at 60-plus.

No reality shows for me: Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor strongly believes that she makes a bigger impact recreating daily life in movies and TV shows.

Govinda on Movers & Shakers first episode

Shekhar Suman wanted Anna Hazare on the inaugural episode of the new season of Movers & Shakers. But since the social activist has a busy schedule, movie star Govinda will be the first guest on the chat show.

Tina Dutta to play twin roles

Uttaran, the 10 pm daily soap on Colors, will undergo a 20-year leap at the end of this month. A couple of characters will be bumped off, and several new ones will be introduced to take the story forward.

New guidelines for child participation in TV

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is out with a new set of guidelines to prevent exploitation of children participating in TV shows and advertisements.

Oprah Winfrey comforts Bobbi Kristina

Oprah Winfrey interviewed Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina for a special episode of her show Oprah’s Next Chapter, which will be screened on her OWN network. The TV host also interviewed...

Manyata takes over Sanjay Dutt's finances

Bollywood's ace actor Sanjay Dutt prefers to hand over the reins to his wife, when it comes to money issues. Manyata Dutt is now taking financial decisions for Super Fight League (SFL), the actor’s co-venture with Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra.

Sach Ka Saamna is back

Despite its second season opening to poor ratings, TV show Sach Ka Saamna will return for a third innings on March 18, this time in the late night slot. The controversial TV show returns, promising edgier and grittier episodes.

Dance India Dance sets Guinness World Record

Mithun Chakraborty’s Dance India Dance (DID) has set a new Guinness World Record with the largest Bollywood dance ever performed. Grandmaster Mithun Chakraborty says: “DID broke the Guinness record..."

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New shows, new faces and renewed passion

It’s happening — slowly. Earlier, tech companies would launch their new gadgets in India very late. Not any longer. Hollywood studios would release their films in India ages after their release in America and other parts of the world. Not any longer.

Britney not happy with $10 mn for X Factor?

Britney Spears has reportedly been offered a whopping $10 million to judge the US version of The X Factor, but it seems even that is not enough for the pop star. Sources say she is holding out for more and has been...

Sharad Kelkar to play Dr Ashutosh?

Actor Mohnish Behl’s exit from Sony’s Kuch Toh Log Kahenge was shocking and sudden. As speculations about his replacement continues, a source from the production house claims TV actor Sharad Kelkar has been finalised.

71,000 entries for Veena Malik's Swayamvar

Pakistani starlet Veena Malik, who became famous post her stint on the controversial Bigg Boss 4, is now gearing up for Swayamvar Season 4 – Veena Ka Vivaah. In fact, she has set a record of sorts by garnering the maximum number of entries (71,240) for the reality show.

Thumbs down, TRPs up for LiLo in SNL

Lindsay Lohan got frisked, had herself checked for drug abuse and even poked fun at the recent mishaps in her life on NBC's Saturday Night Live show. But she still failed to impress the critics. Here's why.