Akriti’s one-day stint

The pretty and stunning sensation, Akriti Kakar, who started her journey to success after being crowned as the winner in Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is back on the show, although this time as a host. However sadly, that’s just for one day. She’ll be hosting the New Year special episode, Sa Ra Ga Ma Pa Tandoori Nights, which is a one-hour special episode on 3rd January and will croon her hit tracks like Johhny Gaddar’s title track, Tha Kar Ke from Golmaal Returns.
Akriti shares, "Sa Ra Ga Ma Pa was the first ever singing talent show that started off the trend of talent shows in India. It's a kind of a trendsetter that provides a huge opportunity to the promising singers. I won the children's gala round way back when Sonu Nigam hosted the show. Started off my career with this show and today I'm part of the same show, but on a different level. It's like home coming for me and it was all the more fun when I met up with the old team of the show, it brought back very fond memories that became indelible in my minds eye."

The IDEA ITA Awards 2008 - A Big Presentation !

The Idea Indian Television Academy Awards finally took place on 14th December 2008. It was a grand affair and all top television celebrities were present in their best attires. From the Bidaai girls to the Balika Vadhu kids, all were there for this Oscars of television. And not only television celebrities, even superstars like Akshay Kumar with wife Twinkle and also Shilpa Shetty were present at this awards night making the night a memorable one. There were also outstanding performances by Ronit Roy, Jaswir Kaur, Mona Singh, Aamir-Sanjeeda, Bidaai cast, Avika & Avinash (Balika Vadhu) and so on. Dont miss it on Star Plus - 27th December, 8:30 pm.

Family Affair

After Amar Upadhyay, Aamna Shariff, Eijaz Khan, Shama Sikandar and many more names, Sai and Shakti, one of the most famous amongst all the television duo's, are the next to debut on the big screeen. The film is called 'Ghar-aunda' and has Sai's mother as the director while her father will be the cinematographer. Now that's what we call a family affair !

'Shree'

On 15th December 2008, Zee TV announced the launch of ‘Shree’, a love story with a paranormal element. This is the first time that a love story and a paranormal angle are being blended together to form a show like never before. In fact the outdoor creatives proclaim “Pavitra bandhan par ashubh saya”, which amply substantiates the combination of two distinctively separate storylines in a seamless lattice. The show debuts on 22nd December and is scheduled from Monday to Thursday at 10.30pm. We just hope that no 'ashubh saaya' comes on this show !

Protest Rally against the recent terrorist attacks at Juhu !

Chote Miyan et Dancing Queen !

Yesterday was the launch of two new shows to be aired on Colors channel i.e. Chote Miyan and Dancing Queen. Chote Miyan will be featuring kids from different cities doing stand up comedy and different gimmicks. The show will be judged by the King of comedy - Sachin Pilgaonkar and the kid of Bigg Boss's house - Rahul Mahajan whereas it will be hosted by Kapil Sharma & Juhi Parmar. Dancing Queen is another dance reality show which will be having 10 professional dancers mentoring 10 other girls. The show will be hosted by Shabbir Ahluwalia and will be judged by the original Dancing Queen - Hema Malini and the Jumping Jack - Jeetendra. We wish both the shows, all the best !

Sujata hai Jata !

Sony seems to be in big trouble! Another show to be pulled off-air due to low TRP’s after Arslaan and Waqt is Sujata. Due to low TRP’s the show’s time slot was changed from 10 pm to 7:30 pm and now, it has finally been pulled off. The last episode will telecast on December 11. Its all about TRP’s baby!

Jodi No. 13 !

If the Bhatti’s are out then the Hanraj’s are in ! Chetan Hansraj and wife Lavinia will be joining the battle of dance in Nach Baliye 4 this week as a Celebrity Entry. Confirming the news Chetan Hansraj says, “Yes, it’s true. We are entering Nach Baliye 4 this week. Our rehearsals have already started and it feels great being part of such a show.” If one remembers, last year Barkha & Indraneil Bisht had also entered Nach Baliye 3 as a Celebrity Entry but got evicted in just a week. We can just wish Chetan & Lavinia all the best!

Bhatti’s ka number aa gaya !

After Jatin - Priya, Karnvir – Teejay and Vinit – Tanushree, its now Jaspal and Savita Bhatti’s to be evicted from the dance reality show Nach Baliye – 4. The judges always appreciated them for the energy and creativity they put into their performances and they were one of the favourite couples among the other contestants. But according to our sources, this couple which always got a funny element to the show were in the danger zone along with Abhijeet & Shilpa and were then evicted. The eviction will take place on Saturday, 6 December at 8:00 p.m.

Once a producer .. always a producer ..!

That’s what Shekhar Suman believes in! While his debut show as a producer Still Moving Still Shaking’s promos are on air on NDTV Imagine, he is coming up with another show, which will be supposedly featured, on Sab TV. Its no hidden fact that current judge of Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar - Shekhar Suman is largely associated with comedy and so it brings no shock to us that this yet untitled show is also a comedy show but will also include an important message for the society in every episode. Well, good humour with a social message, now that’s one hit combination!

March for Mumbai

Reena Kapoor returns…

…as Rani in SaharaOne Television’s Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki. After a short sabbatical Reena Kapoor is back as the new Rani, replacing Neha Janpandit, who was essaying the role of Rani. According to the channel, “After Reena’s exit, the loyal audience who had so long accompanied Rani and Pari in their journey, complained that they missed their favourite Reena, and requested to get her back on the show. Since the audience decides the fate of daily serials (!) so their constant feedback had to be considered by the channel and the production house. Therefore by audience appeal Reena Kapoor was brought back into the show.”

Achint Kaur makes an entry in Ranbir Rano

Known for her acting prowess, Achint Kaur who’s acted in shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Kitty Party and many others is ready to be in action on Zee TV’s Ranbir Rano in an electrifying ‘avtaar’. This time around, Achint’s portraying a negative character, Preet, who is passionate and highly unpredictable and led by impulses and superstitions. There’s a story behind her grey character; a never forgetful past, a worthless husband and many such undisclosed facts. Yet, everyone apart from Bebe and her husband love her because of her manipulative nature.
Well Achint, people know the talent you have. What remains to be seen is whether the show will show an upward trend with viewers sticking back to their favorites as they all go on air from tonight or will it go for a toss?