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National Commission for Women lauds Aamir's show

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:50:55 +0530

NCW chairperson Mamta Sharma says celebrities should come forward for social issues.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir targets corrupt doctors

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:27:32 +0530

Aamir's guests on the show included doctors, victims and families who lost their loved ones due to negligence of doctors.

Tweets: Aamir's 'Satyamev Jayate', episode 4

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:05:01 +0530

After female foeticide, child sexual abuse and dowry system, Aamir focuses on medical ethics this time.

Satyamev Jayate: Episode 4 on medical malpractice

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:22:22 +0530

After female foeticide, child sexual abuse and dowry system, Aamir Khan focuses on medical malpractice in the fourth episode of 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Salman to host 'Bigg Boss 6' without Sanjay Dutt

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:55:09 +0530

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is keeping his commitment to host yet another season of Bigg Boss.

Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons comes out as gay

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:44:57 +0530

Jim Parsons has skipped the 'I'M GAY!' magazine cover approach to coming out: Far down in a New York Times profile Wednesday was the subtle mention that the two-time Emmy winner has been in a same-sex relationship for a decade.

Phillip Phillips crowned 'American Idol'

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:55:05 +0530

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest said a world record 132 million votes were cast by phone, text and online for the two finalists.

Satyamev Jayate: Dowry in big fat Indian weddings

Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:57 +0530

Eighty per cent of the bank loans are taken by people to meet dowry demands. One woman dies every hour in our country in dowry related cases. On Sunday, May 20, Aamir Khan brought home the ugly truths about giving and accepting dowry in our big fat Indian weddings.

Tweets: Satyamev Jayate, episode 3 on dowry cases

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:06:20 +0530

A short and crisp promo showed the host talking about the passion of Indians. He revealed on Sunday he will deal will Indian marriages.

Satyamev Jayate: A surprise awaits in episode 3

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:22:34 +0530

With the 22-second teaser out, speculations have arisen about the third episode of much talk about show 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Sushmita Mukherjee to feature in 'Madhubala'

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:40:22 +0530

Actress Sushmita Mukherjee, fondly remembered is set to feature in "Madhubala - Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" that will go on air on Colors May 28.

Judges, not contestants get the cash on TV shows

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:23:57 +0530

It's difficult to find out what happens to the wannabe pop stars after the reality shows in which they participate.

Indian superhero Shaktimaan gets animated

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:02:18 +0530

The voice dubbing was done in New York with English as the primary language to be dubbed later into Indian regional languages.

No Sunday morning blues for Satyamev Jayate

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:57 +0530

The first episode of the show on female foeticide opened with 27 million viewers across the country watching it.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir after money, says minister

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:34:24 +0530

Aamir Khan has also been criticised for sensationalising the issue of female foeticide.

The story of Harish Iyer inspired 'I Am': Onir

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:36:36 +0530

The second episode of Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' has made Harish Iyer a familiar name for viewers.

Jay Leno gets a Tata Nano for his garage

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:51 +0530

American comedian Jay Leno donned a cream coloured 'sherwani', resplendent with delicate embroidery to welcome a Tata Nano car to his 17000-square-foot garage in southern California.

Balika Vadhu' celebrates its 1,000th episode

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:02:29 +0530

The star cast of 'Balika Vadhu' includes Pratusha Banerjee, Neha Marda, Vyas, Sikri, Smita Bansal and Anup Soni.

Satyamev Jayate: Rajasthan minister criticises Aamir

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:53:31 +0530

A Rajasthan minister has hit out at Bollywood star Aamir Khan for sensationalising female foeticide cases in the state.

'Satyamev Jayate' grows more popular than Aamir

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:28:17 +0530

Bollywood star Aamir Khan's teleshow "Satyamev Jayate", where he deals with sensitive social issues backed by statistics, has surpassed his own popularity, indicates a survey on online Google searches.

Satyamev Jayate: Bollywood supports the cause

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:20:29 +0530

Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' has stirred a debate about the issue of child sexual abuse. The show has brought the problem into the limelight.

Sridevi on 'Satyamev Jayate': Top 10 funny tweets

Mon, 14 May 2012 02:52:06 +0530

Sridevi made a special appearance on the second episode of Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Balika Vadhu: 1,000 episodes, still going strong

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:22:43 +0530

'Balika Vadhu', the popular show on Colors TV, is set to reach a milestone on Monday and has managed to withstand the test of time for over four years. The serial will complete 1,000 episodes on Monday and has a one-hour special plan for its fans.

Satyamev Jayate: Grisly tales of child sex abuse

Sun, 13 May 2012 01:46:54 +0530

The second episode of Aamir Khan's television show Satyamev Jayate was simply heart-breaking. It brought out a common but rarely talked-about scourge of society - the sexual abuse of children - often by people they trust the most.

Satyamev Jayate: Sridevi makes Harish Aiyer happy

Sun, 13 May 2012 01:21:41 +0530

The effect of Sridevi's persona was quite visible on Harish who looked happy after meeting her favourite star.

Satyamev Jayate: Episode 2 deals with child abuse

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:54:09 +0530

The second episode of Aamir Khan's television show Satyamev Jayate deals with the issue of child abuse.

Tweets: Aamir's Satyamev Jayate, episode 2

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:51:02 +0530

Aamir Khan is back with the second episode of 'Satyamev Jayate'. Will the second episode be as successful as the first?

Satyamev Jayate: The impact of Aamir Khan's show

Sat, 12 May 2012 01:14:01 +0530

The first episode of 'Satyamev Jayate' had featured some alarming stats about the mindset of the society towards different sexes.

Satyamev Jayate: Episode 2 deals with child abuse

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:23:58 +0530

The second episode of Aamir Khan's television show Satyamev Jayate deals with the issue of child abuse.

Satyamev Jayate gets more viewers than IPL, soaps

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:57 +0530

Aamir Khan's debut on the small screen pushes IPL and Hindi soaps off the top.

History Channel's new show: Last Woman Standing

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:11:02 +0530

Last Woman Standing is History Channel's latest adventure show that will see five athletes battle it out to win the title.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir inherits Mahabharata legacy

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:27 +0530

Aamir Khan's pilot episode of TV show Satyamev Jayate has replaced the Sunday morning slot once dominated by the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana on DD National.

Madhubala's sister miffed over TV show on her

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:18:01 +0530

The show apparently focusses on the relationship between Dilip Kumar and Madhubala.

'General Hospital' leads daytime Emmy nominations

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:04:24 +0530

'General Hospital' on ABC gained 23 nominations, including best lead actor in a drama series for both Maurice Bernard and Anthony Geary and best lead actress for Laura Wright.

'Joey' failure was frustrating: Matt LeBlanc

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:55:58 +0530

Hollywood actor Matt LeBlanc battled with frustration while shooting his 'Friends' spin-off 'Joey' because he felt his lovable character was emasculated in the show.

Post Satyamev Jayate, 100,000 people called Aamir

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:52:13 +0530

The show, which went on air Sunday brunch time 11 a.m., caught the attention of viewers from all quarters of the nation.

Has 'Satyamev Jayate' redefined TV shows?

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:23:47 +0530

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's first television show 'Satyamev Jayate' has proved immensely popular after the very first episode was aired on Sunday. The show carries a strong message of social change and calls for a fight against the evils of society. 'Satyamev Jayate' many say has created television history, others are calling it an exquisite piece of journalism.

Want credit for the Satyamev Jayate soundtrack: Palash Sen

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:55:02 +0530

Euphoria's Palash Sen claims the Satyamev Jayate track has been lifted from a song from their album 'Phir Dhoom'.

Bal Thackeray praises Aamir's 'Satyamev Jayate'

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:45:39 +0530

While hitting out at the BJP government in Karnataka, Thackeray lavishly praised Aamir's show which went on air last Sunday and secured thumbs up around the country.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan to meet Rajasthan CM

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:44:01 +0530

According to Census 2011, Rajasthan has 883 girls between the age of 0-6 for every 1,000 boys. The child sex ratio in 2001 was 909.

Palash's claims rubbish: 'Satyamev...' director

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:31:15 +0530

The director of Aamir Khan's new TV show, 'Satyamev Jayate' on Monday rubbished claims by singer Palash Sen that the title track of the show was lifted from one of his songs.

FTN: Has entertainment TV been re-defined?

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:59:29 +0530

Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from Bollywood and a large number of viewers.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir, Prasoon team up again

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:34:44 +0530

Prasoon Joshi and Aamir Khan earlier worked together on 'Taare Zameen Par'.

First Look: Madhuri in 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 5'

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:44:09 +0530

Based on the reality show 'Dancing with the Stars', the first season of 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' started on September 8, 2006.

Palash Sen sues 'Satyamev Jayate' for plagiarism

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:11:00 +0530

Aamir Khan's new TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' has managed to fetch accolades from all quarters of the society, but singer-composer Palash Sen of the band Euphoria is not happy about it.

Satyamev Jayate: Why the cynics are wrong

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:09:18 +0530

While Aamir Khan's television debut 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from the film industry and a large number of viewers, but there are a set of people who believe that the show is overrated.

What's the fascination with boy child: Aamir Khan

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:37:13 +0530

First episode of Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyameva Jayate' focused on the issue of female foeticide.

'Satyamev Jayate' will raise new issues: Aamir

Sun, 06 May 2012 07:01:09 +0530

Aamir Khan insists that the aim of his debut TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' is to spread awareness about the burning issues.

Satyamev Jayate: Why Aamir's show is different

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:47:42 +0530

Though it is early to say anything about the sustainability of Aamir Khan's 'Satyamev Jayate', still it is evident that the actor has successfully impressed the common audiences.

B'wood appreciates Aamir's 'Satyamev Jayate'

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:03:16 +0530

Superstar Aamir Khan's much anticipated TV debut 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from the Hindi film industry.

'Satyamev Jayate' gutsy, sensible show: Viewers

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:49:30 +0530

From filmmakers to clinical psychologists to professors - everyone has given the thumbs up to Aamir Khan's television show 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Official site of 'Satyamev Jayate' crashes

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:38:47 +0530

Aamir Khan's debut television show 'Satyamev Jayate' received such an overwhelming response that its official site crashed within minutes of the end of his programme due to huge traffic.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir's TV show is a movement

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:40:03 +0530

Real people and real stories form the strength of 'Satyamev Jayate'. First episode of the show focused on the issue of female foeticide.

Tweets: Aamir's TV debut 'Satyamev Jayate'

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:43:49 +0530

One of the mega budget shows of Indian TV history is likely to attract audiences across the country.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir's most ambitious project

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:55:57 +0530

Aamir Khan said he always wanted the show to be dubbed in multiple languages to reach vast audience.

Ashton Kutcher's B'wood ad provokes racism debate

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:14:52 +0530

A TV advertisement featuring Ashton Kutcher as an Indian producer has evoked anger among the Indo-American community.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan scared of reactions

Wed, 02 May 2012 03:33:24 +0530

Aamir Khan is all set to make his TV debut with 'Satyamev Jayate'. The show begins on May 6, 2012.

Newsmaker of the day: Aamir Khan

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:19:22 +0530

Aamir Khan is expected to shift focus to social issues with his small screen venture 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Satyamev Jayate is about the people of India: Aamir Khan

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:29:45 +0530

Aamir Khan makes his small screen debut with 'Satyamev Jayate' that goes on air this Sunday.

TV channels protest decision to allow carriage fees

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:44:26 +0530

An association of leading news channels has stoutly opposed telecom regulator's decision to allow Multi System Operators (MSOs) collect carriage fees from broadcasters and has asked the Government to review it.

Carriage fee ban key to cable digitization

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:54:37 +0530

Come July 1 and it will mandatory for all viewers to get a digital set top box, and for operators to offer channels in a digital and addressable format. The move will spell a big relief for TV broadcasters as well as the government, both of whom have been losing out on revenues because of the massive under-reporting of subscribers by local cable operators.

New show to chronicle history of Indian TV

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:21:49 +0530

A new show titled 'Inside Indian Television' is all set to revisit the history and transformation of the small screen over the years.

TV actress Shveta Salve ties the knot in Goa

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:04:53 +0530

Shveta Salve got hitched to fiance Harmeet Sethi on April 24, 2012.

Californian mother accuses TV show of a 'set up'

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:40:10 +0530

A California mother of octuplets dubbed 'Octomom' defended herself against pictures that showed the house she shares with her 14 children in disarray, saying she was the victim of a 'set-up' over the leaked photos.

'Desperate Housewives' movie won't happen

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:51:58 +0530

Eva Longoria has squashed rumours of a 'Desperate Housewives' movie saying that the makers have run out of story ideas.

Savdhan India: Kiran Bedi praises new crime show

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:10:30 +0530

Retired police officer Kiran Bedi says TV shows such as 'Savdhan India' can make people aware of the criminal minds.

'Satyamev Jayate' made my life tough: Kiran Rao

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:18:48 +0530

Filmmaker and superstar Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao says the actor's new TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' has made life tough for her as he has started bringing work home.

Satyameva Jayate: Aamir's son Azaad turns actor

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:46:57 +0530

Azaad features in one of the promos of Aamir's forthcoming TV show that were shot at his Bandra home.

"I feel like a star," says 'DID 3' winner Rajasmita

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:20:19 +0530

Rajasmita desires to become the best Bollywood dancer and wants to train young children.

Chandrachur Singh to host cookery show on TV

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:14:47 +0530

He will be seen hosting TV show 'Royal Rasoi', a weekly lifestyle, travel and food show, produced by his brother Aditya Narayan Singh.

Amitabh Bachchan all set to host KBC 6

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:33:30 +0530

Amitabh underwent abdominal surgery in February and was advised rest for sometime.

Regional stars stealing the limelight with brand endorsements

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:16 +0530

After 8 years of being the face of a popular cola drink, Akshay Kumar has been replaced by Telugu star Mahesh.

Assange interviews Hezbollah leader in TV premiere

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:45:56 +0530

Nasrallah, who is rarely seen on English-language television, largely stuck to well-established positions.

Details of Aamir Khan's 'Satyameva Jayate' revealed

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:53:46 +0530

Aamir Khan's much awaited TV debut on a show called 'Satyameva Jayate' will be on air next month.

Aamir's 'Satyamev Jayate' to be aired on DD1 too

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:04:03 +0530

'Satyamev Jayate' is Aamir Khan's first television project and the star says that the reality show will create history by becoming the first ever programme to go live simultaneously on a private channel and national broadcaster DD1.

I was scared to take up a TV show: Aamir Khan

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:28:41 +0530

Aamir said that entertainment does not necessarily mean making people laugh.

Satyameva Jayate: Aamir's attempt to connect people

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:55:40 +0530

Aamir Khan has been working on the concept of his TV show for over two years.

Theme song of Aamir's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate'

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:10:35 +0530

Thanks to his television show 'Satyamev Jayate', Aamir Khan is back in news.

Turner Broadcasting to shut 'Imagine TV' in India

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:07:00 +0530

US-based Turner Broadcasting System Inc, a Time Warner company, has decided to shut its Hindi general entertainment channel 'Imagine TV' in India as poor ratings hampered any further investment in it, a senior company official said.

Rs 6.25 crore campaign for Aamir's TV debut

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:18:03 +0530

Considering the kind of benchmarks Aamir Khan has set on his film front, it seems he doesn't want any different for his debut television show as well.

Veena Ka Vivaah: Veena wants a man like Big B

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:46:59 +0530

If a guy has characteristics like Amitabh Bachchan, she will marry him, says Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who will hunt for her ideal man on reality show 'Veena ka Vivaah'.

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan's top secret TV debut

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:35:53 +0530

Aamir Khan is sparing no effort to keep details of his television show strictly under wraps.

First look of Aamir's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' unveiled

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:43:41 +0530

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's first TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' will be aired on Star Plus.

Watch: Teaser of Aamir's show 'Satyamev Jayate'

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:38:40 +0530

The trailer of Aamir Khan's first TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' is out. The show will be aired on Star Plus.

Music channels lifesaver for old Bollywood songs

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:41:00 +0530

Melody is slowly making a comeback on the small screen thanks to new channels that are offering Bollywood numbers from different eras.

Salman, Kareena to perform at the IPL opener

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:26:36 +0530

Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and music band Colonial Cousins are ready to perform at the IPL opening.

Meerut man wins Rs 5 million on 'Sach Ka Saamna'

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:38:24 +0530

A fitness trainer and an ex-Merchant Navy officer, Thakur did not hold back and truly answered all questions asked on the show, hosted by actor Rajeev Khandelwal.

'Tarak Mehta' to 'Khichdi': Gujarati shows rule TV

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:06:46 +0530

Gujarati culture came right into Indian drawing rooms with the popular television show 'Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka' in 1999.

7 CNN-IBN shows, IBNLive win at NT Awards

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:59:37 +0530

CNN-IBN's seven shows and IBNLive emerged winners at the News Television Awards on Wednesday evening. IBNLive was the winner in the Best News Website category at the NT Awards.

Navratilova out of 'Dancing With the Stars'

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:38:38 +0530

Tennis star Martina Navratilova became the first casualty on 'Dancing With the Stars' 14th season on Tuesday, as judges and the TV show's fans gave her jive to 'Tell Her About It' the thumbs down.

Splitsvilla 5: Hunt for love is back!

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:01:36 +0530

Finding love on the show is really not the only objective contestants have in mind.

'Indian Idol 6' to focus on good voice not looks

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:10:57 +0530

As 'Indian Idol' enters its sixth season, the three judges say the focus this year will be on the power of the voice and not the looks.

Om Puri: Today's television is frivolous

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:29:28 +0530

Om Puri returns to the small screen after over a decade as a 'sutradhar' or storyteller for new TV show 'Chhal Sheh Aur Maat'. But the veteran actor feels today's television is frivolous and lacks meaningful content.

Star Parivaar Awards 2012: And the winners are...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:09:54 +0530

The Star Parivaar Awards 2012 saw talent from the channel's shows being awarded across various categories.

IPL opening night: Who is Katy Perry?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:21:45 +0530

Katy Perry, originally Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson or Katy Hudson, was born on October 25, 1984 in California.

Indian Chef Manish Mehrotra wins 'Foodistan'

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:04:41 +0530

Mehrotra works at Indian Accent restaurant, a fine dining restaurant at The Manor.

Budget: CNN-IBN No 1, CNBC top business channel

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:04:30 +0530

CNN-IBN was the most watched English news channel across the country on the Union Budget Day, while CNBC TV18 and CNBC Awaaz were the undisputed leaders in the business channels category.

Uttaran takes 18-yr leap, Tina plays double role

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:55:36 +0530

Popular show 'Uttaran' is set to take an 18-year leap, with actress Tina Datta playing a double role as 35-plus Ichcha and her young daughter Meethi.

Sukhwinder sings for Aamir's TV show

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:36:22 +0530

Sukhwinder Singh has sung a 22-minute song for actor-producer Aamir Khan's TV reality show 'Satyameva Jayate'. The Bollywood singer says the star's involvement and dedication to the project amazes him.

'Idol' contestant disqualified for criminal past

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:45:25 +0530

This is not the first time an 'American Idol' contestant has been disqualified from the show for having a criminal past.

BBC to create downloadable archives of old shows

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:02:22 +0530

Shows that have never been repeated after their first run may finally be available to the audiences.

The Big Bang Theory: Hawking to do a cameo

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:23:56 +0530

Physicist Stephen Hawking has signed up to make a cameo appearance in US sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Shehla Masood's brother Aarsh on MTV Roadies 9

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:33:17 +0530

While twists and turns continue in RTI activist Shehla Masood's murder case, here is something that not many would have expected. Aarsh Sharif, a 22-year-old boy who happens to be Shehla's brother, went for the audition of MTV Roadies 9 in Hyderabad and has also been selected as one of the Roadies.

'CID' completes 15 years: Daya, lash gayee kahan?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:14:15 +0530

At the time when 'Saas-Bahu' soaps and reality shows occupy most of the prime time, Sony Entertainment Television's 'C.I.D.' has successfully completed 15 years.

Ram-Sakshi sex scene gets Twitter talking

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:30:40 +0530

Having premiered on May 30, 2011, Ram and Priya Kapoor (Saakshi Tanwar) - the 'Bade Acche Lagte Hai' couple - finally had sex on last night's episode - March 12, 2012. The sex scene was one of the most talked about topics on Twitter and the jokes were mostly on the over-weight Ram Kapoor.

'American Idol' announces 13 finalists

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:16:40 +0530

The finalists will return to the stage to sing next Wednesday for the first round of season 11's finals. 'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest announced Thursday that the male singers would perform Stevie Wonder songs, while the female contestants would pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who died last month.

Anna Hazare on 'Movers & Shakers 2'?

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:17:27 +0530

Actor Shekhar Suman, who is returning to the small screen with his popular show 'Movers & Shakers'.

Mohnish Bahl to quit 'Kuch Toh Log Kahenge'

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:44:24 +0530

Mohnish Bahl who is playing the role of Dr Ashutosh in 'Kuch Toh Log Kahenge' will be quitting his work soon due to health problems.

What is wrong with Indian TV? Well, everything

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:56:46 +0530

There was a time, when Doordarshan was the only TV network (it still is), and programming was great.

'American Idol' announces top 24 finalists

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:56:13 +0530

Viewer votes will determine which singers will be eliminated on March 1.

Shekhar Suman to be back with 'Movers & Shakers'

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:11:05 +0530

Shekhar Suman is set to return with the entertaining celebrity chat show, but this time on Sab TV.

Fired for control issues, Sheen gets a TV return

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:23:53 +0530

Charlie Sheen is all set for his official return to the tube. The actor will make a comeback to American TV screens with his new comedy series 'Anger Management' in March -- a year after he was fired from hit sitcom 'Two And A Half Men'.

Reality shows benefited classical music: Jasraj

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:30:23 +0530

The veteran artist said that the Indian classical music has the depth which is missing in other genres.

Watch: The first teaser of TV series 'Mad Men'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:32:05 +0530

The teaser of the season 5 of popular American television series 'Mad Men' is out now.

Films, TV shows influencing child crimes?

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:49:33 +0530

The recent cases of a 12-year-old who died aping a TV serial suicide and a 15-year-old who stabbed his teacher to death after being reportedly influenced by watching revenge drama 'Agneepath' have put the spotlight on the influence showbiz exerts on young, impressionable minds. But films and TV shows are not alone to blame, say experts.

Sab TV's new show focuses on Indian value system

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:40:24 +0530

Sab TV, known for making comedy shows, is now coming up with a new daily soap 'I Love My India'.

I had a miscarriage, fine now: Dimpy Mahajan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:22 +0530

Dimpy married Rahul on national television in 2010.

Ricky Martin to be teacher in TV series 'Glee'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:10:35 +0530

Ricky Martin, who is in New York these days getting ready for his return to the Broadway stage, will play a Spanish teacher in a popular television series 'Glee'. Martin will play David Martinez, a Spanish teacher at the fictional McKinley High School in Ohio, and will perform the bilingual version of 'Sexy And I Know It' by the LMFAO electro pop duo, along with the Madonna hit 'La Isla Bonita' (Beautiful Island), his press agent said in a communique

Actor Raja Choudhary arrested for drunken brawl

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:20:27 +0530

Police said that as he was drunk therefore the security guards did not allow him to enter the hospital.

Pooja Missra becomes cover girl for 'Showtime'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:47:05 +0530

Now that 'Bigg Boss 5' is finally over, VJ, model, actor Pooja Misrra is back to being busy. She is looking absolutely gorgeous in the latest issue of the 'Showtime' magazine. And the article is a must-read for all those Pooja fans who want to know her version of the 'Bigg Boss' story.

Michelle Obama wins push-up challenge on TV

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:10:21 +0530

Michelle Obama has been busy promoting her healthy eating and fitness program for two years. But how fit is she herself? The US first lady accepted a push-up challenge from Ellen DeGeneres on the comedian's TV talk show, and completed 25 in front of a studio audience on Wednesday.

Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:34:40 +0530

As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts. Letterman marked three decades in late-night TV on Wednesday on CBS by bringing Stern, one of his favorite guests, onto his 'Late Show'. They congratulated each other on age improving their looks.

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:11:42 +0530

First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant.

Pakistani and Indian chefs compete on reality TV

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:21:09 +0530

For decades, archenemies Pakistan and India have engaged in a dangerous nuclear arms race. Now they're also competing in a more cheerful forum. The outcome will be mouthwatering curries and soothing Sufi ballads, not violent conflict.

Actress clarifies remark about being gay

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:24:50 +0530

The actress released a statement to The Advocate magazine explaining she is technically bisexual, not by choice.

Julian Assange to guest star on 'The Simpsons'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:19:08 +0530

'The Simpsons', which debuted in 1989 on Fox, is the longest running primetime, scripted television series.

Goddesses worshipped, women treated badly: Sriti

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:02:04 +0530

Like many television stars, Sriti too dreams about Bollywood but is not in a hurry to join the brigade.

Rihanna to make TV debut

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:44:16 +0530

Pop star Rihanna is set for her television debut as she has signed up for a talent hunt show to discover a new fashion designer. "I've always had a great love of fashion. It's a constant source of inspiration and is a big reason why I've grown into the artist I am today. I am excited to follow the journey of our aspiring contestants and see how their individuality influences their efforts," thesun.co.uk quoted Rihanna as saying.

Reality TV is the new India-Pak battleground

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:09:37 +0530

Over the years, several Pakistani singers have found a foothold in the Indian entertainment industry.

'Shahs of Sunset' puts young Iranians on TV map

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:57 +0530

California's vibrant Iranian-American community is getting its own reality TV show -- its stars spending, squabbling and showing off in what looks like a cross between the gossipy 'Real Housewives' series and splashy 'Keeping up with the Kardashians'.

Viacom 18's 'Comedy Central' launches today

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:01:56 +0530

Viacom 18's 24-hour comedy channel, Comedy Central hits the Indian small screens from Monday.

'Ring Ka King' to popularise wrestling in India

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:07:35 +0530

'Ring Ka King' will be spread over 13 weeks and will end just before the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches begin.

Time for old actors to take control: Mona Singh

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:24:28 +0530

Mona Singh says this is the right time for old actors to come back and take control of the small screen.

Viacom 18 launches Comedy Central in India

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:43:29 +0530

The show will have stand-up comedies, sitcoms and of course comedy films.

TV channel Comedy Central available in India now

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:24:49 +0530

TV audiences in India would be able to watch nternational shows 'South Park', 'Saturday Night Live', 'Seinfeld' and many more as American channel Comedy Central will finally be available.

Brazilian 'Big Brother' housemate raped on TV?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:44:21 +0530

A housemate in the Brazilian version of reality TV show 'Big Brother' was raped after an alcohol-fueled party and was shown on live television, a media report said.

Playlist: Uncensored MTV Roadies auditions

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:06:35 +0530

The latest clips from MTV India of the auditions for reality show Roadies.

TV Buzz: 'Tarak Mehta' gives community feeling

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:31:18 +0530

The highlight of the serial is the simplicity with which it delivers the message to the audiences.

Toddler's cuss word on 'Modern Family' draws ire

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:56:02 +0530

An anti-profanity crusader on Tuesday asked ABC to pull this week's 'Modern Family' episode in which a toddler appears to use a bleeped curse word.

TV18 bags top honours at Ramnath Goenka Awards

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:53:49 +0530

TV18 has bagged five trophies at the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards for excellence in Journalism, with three of them for CNN-IBN. It was a proud evening for Network18 at the fifth Ramnath Goenka awards for excellence in journalism, an award that recognizes standout performances in print and television journalism.

Survivor India: TV actor Priyanka Bassi voted out

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:20:14 +0530

Bonding with Karan Patel backfired for Priyanka Bassi, who was lately eliminated from the show.

'Tom and Jerry' now in Tibetan for local TV

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:04:07 +0530

American cartoon series 'Tom and Jerry' is among 1,500 hours of English and Chinese TV programmes translated into Tibetan language and on show daily through a local cable channel in Tibetan capital Lhasa, a top official said.

'Girls' pays homage to 'Sex and the City'

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:35:09 +0530

'Girls', written, directed and starring Lena Dunham, is a bittersweet homage to HBO's influential hit TV series 'Sex and the City'.

Censored American shows vs daily soaps on TV

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:04:15 +0530

Young Indians, who have embraced Levis, McDonalds and MTV, are hungering for Western television.

Survivor India: JD Majethia to be eliminated?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:28:59 +0530

The contestants have been marooned on an island with almost nothing with them to survive.

Survivor India: Karan Patel breaks down

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:29:47 +0530

While hunger was unbearable and there was no water or food to eat on the island, Karan finally chose to eat crab to satiate his hunger.

'Survivor India' goes beyond 'Bigg Boss'

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:12:20 +0530

The celebrity contestants on the show include Payal Rohatgi, Shilpa Saklani, Abhinav Shukla, Rohit Narang, Jamnadas Majethia and others.

Bigg Boss winner Juhi says honesty key to win

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:31:14 +0530

Honesty and a "non-political" disposition helped Juhi Parmar win the fifth edition of the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss', the actress said.

Deconstructing MTV Roadies: 'Make me a star, sir'

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:45:38 +0530

Like crack addicts, the MTV Roadies auditions have pulled in their esoteric mix of sociopaths, rap artistes, sensible women athletes, homeopath doctors and publicity-craving stage actors for the highly popular audition video cuts that hit the television screens on January 7 and were fast gaining traction on YouTube.

TV series '24' to become a movie

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:10:31 +0530

Kiefer Sutherland, who is returning to the small screen with new drama 'Touch', says he is working on the big screen adaptation of his popular show '24'.

Survivor India: Majethia call Indians unadventurous

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:31:32 +0530

'Survivor India', which comes on Star Plus, is the Indian version of US adventure reality show 'Survivor'.

Juhi's second innings on TV begins with Bigg Boss

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:23:35 +0530

Actress Juhi Parmar, who won the fifth season of controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss', says it is the beginning of her second innings on television as her weight had kept her away from work.

'American Idol' without Ryan Seacrest?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:07:22 +0530

Both Fox and Ryan Seacrest say they want Seacrest to stay as host of 'American Idol' after this year. Whether that will happen was unclear Sunday even as both sides promoted this month's launch of the 11th season of the country's most popular television show.

Katju compares Sunny Leone to Mary Magdalene

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:31:37 +0530

Press Council Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju said the porn star's past should not be held against her.

Middle-aged men rule prime time Indian TV

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:58:22 +0530

The handsome middle-aged man rules Indian television these days. From Ram Kapoor, Samir Soni to Ronit Roy and Mohnish Bahl - all of them are lead actors on various TV shows. The new trend also means more work for male actors.While Ram, 38, plays a middle-aged business tycoon in the romantic drama 'Bade Ache Lagte Hain', Mohnish, 47, has impressed all as a simple but reserved Dr Ashutosh in hospital drama 'Kuch Toh Log Kahenge', and Ronit, 46, fights for justice in 'Adalat' as lawyer KD Pathak.

Did Juhi Parmar deserve to win 'Bigg Boss 5'?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:36:25 +0530

Thanks to her bunch of friends, Juhi Parmar managed to stay away from nominations for very long.

Being in the Bigg Boss house was not easy: Sky

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:49:50 +0530

TV actor Akashdeep Saigal, who became the third runner up on the reality show Bigg Boss last night, says it was not a cake-walk to stay locked in the house with other contestants.

No kid for now, keen for good work: Juhi Parmar

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:53:51 +0530

When Juhi Parmar emerged as the winner of 'Bigg Boss 5' and stepped out of the controversial house Saturday night, it was to be greeted by a crowd, car horns, and hullabaloo, but she sighed with relief. Post her victory and a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, she has no immediate plans to start a family, but she hopes to get good work in the TV industry.

Juhi Parmar beats Mahek Chahal to win Bigg Boss 5

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:33:52 +0530

The actor who once was primetime TV's favourite bahu walked away with one crore rupees in prize money after spending 3 months in the Bigg Boss Mansion completely cut off from the outside world . Actors Amar Upadhyay, and Akashdeep Sehgal, and VJ Siddharth Bharadwaj were among the 5 finalists.

TV actress Juhi Parmar wins 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:49:23 +0530

Better known as 'Kumkum', Juhi was competing against Amar, Mahek, Siddharth and Akashdeep.

Catch the 'Bigg Boss' grand finale action live

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:52:26 +0530

The grand finale has kicked off in style and we are following it live. Catch all the action right now on IBNLive Realtime.

Bigg Boss Season 5: The final face-off

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:42:51 +0530

98 days in a house with no contact with the outside world - kick started with 17 contestants and 3 guests, Bigg Boss Season 5 is now all set to end with a bang.

Johar refuses to appear on Rampal's TV show

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:42:44 +0530

The filmmaker refused to appear on a chat show hosted by Arjun Rampal, apparently because he isn't too comfortable facing public criticism.

Bigg Boss: Pooja Bedi calls Mahek an idiot

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:57:31 +0530

Actress Pooja Bedi, who has been asked to stay away from the grand finale of the fifth season of reality television show Bigg Boss in which she was a participant, is angry at the Colors channel, production house and host Salman Khan for the turn of events.

Mona Singh is back with 'Kya Hua Tera Vada'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:34:44 +0530

Actress Mona Singh rose to stardom on small screen with her debut show 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi'.

Bigg Boss: Mahek, Siddharth gang up against others

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:47:09 +0530

Bigg Boss' Rs 15 lakh offer is still open for the contestants. One of them can take the amount and leave the show.

Siddharth is going to win 'Bigg Boss 5': KRK

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:51:18 +0530

Actor-director Kamaal R Khan feels the latest version of the reality show is more about fights than entertainment.

'Bigg Boss' tempts contestants with Rs 15 lakh

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:51:05 +0530

Take Rs 15 lakh and leave the show; this is the latest offer for the Bigg Boss 5 contestants. Bigg Boss has kept a suitcase full of money in the garden area of the house. According to Bigg Boss, whosoever thinks that he/she has bleak chances of winning the show can take this money and walk out.

Talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey coming to India

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:48:10 +0530

Last year, a number of international celebrities like pop star Lady Gaga, Hollywood actors Tom Cruise and Hugh Jackman, American socialite Paris Hilton, rapper Pitbull, Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira and Senegalese-American singer Akon had come to India for various reasons.

Pooja Bedi to stay away from 'Bigg Boss' finale

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:40:46 +0530

Among the final contestants are Juhi Parmar, Amar Upadhyay, Mahek Chahal, Siddharth Bharadwaj and Sky.

Bigg Boss: Yama learns singing, dancing

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:55:58 +0530

Let's see what happens in the final week and who walks away with the prize money and the 'Bigg Boss 5' winner title.

Sumo wrestler has tips for Bigg Boss housemates

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:36:07 +0530

Japanese Sumo wrestling champion Yamamotoyama a.k.a. Yama, who is set to make a guest appearance on the fifth season of the 'Bigg Boss 5' reality show, says he is eagerly waiting to give inmates some tips on wrestling and origami, a popular Japanese craft.

After Bigg Boss, Sunny looking forward to Jism 2

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:52:31 +0530

After stepping out of the show, Sunny now wants to meet Bhatt and discuss her role.

Shipra Khanna wins 'MasterChef India 2'

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:37:26 +0530

The 29-year-old single mother beat Joseph Rozario from Siliguri and Salma Shazia Fathima from Bengaluru to win.

Sumo wrestler Yamamoto ready for 'Bigg Boss' debut

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:32:29 +0530

Yamamoto does not speak English, so he will be interacting with the Bigg Boss inmates through gestures and placards.

Porn star Sunny Leone out of 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:28:51 +0530

"I am who I am," says Sunny Leone. The Indo-Canadian porn star, the latest to be evicted out of reality show 'Bigg Boss 5', says she did not try and use the platform to promote her "business".

Bigg Boss: Sunny least deserving to be in finals?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:24:35 +0530

It is really tough to guess who will make an exit from the 'Bigg Boss' house this week.

Japanese Sumo wrestler to enter 'Bigg Boss 5'

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:39:20 +0530

Japanese Sumo wrestling champion Yamamotoyama will make a guest appearance on the reality show.

Bigg Boss: Amar Upadhyay swears not to fight

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:55:20 +0530

'Bigg Boss' housemates didn't have a clue about how their crass arguments are spoiling their image.

Being alone in 'Bigg Boss' is Amar's Karma: Sid

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:04:15 +0530

This week, 'Bigg Boss' has nominated all the contestants for eviction.

Sanjay Dutt cuts down holiday for 'Bigg Boss 5'

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:13:28 +0530

Sanjay Dutt has decided to cut short his holiday in Bali to accommodate a shoot for reality show 'Bigg Boss 5'.

BCCC cautions Colors on Sunny promoting 'business'

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:39:54 +0530

Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has asked TV channel Colors to ensure that she does not use the programme to promote her 'pornography business'.

Bigg Boss: Mastermind Juhi provokes Sky to quit

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:47:12 +0530

'Bigg Boss' has nominated all the contestants for eviction this week. This way everyone will get a fair chance.

Court restrains Star India's cookery shows

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:27:55 +0530

A district court here Saturday restrained Star India Pvt Ltd from exhibiting and telecasting shows under the trademark 'Master Chef India 2' on Star Plus, and 'Master Chef Australia' and 'Master Chef USA' on Star World channel till further orders

Bigg Boss: No eviction this week, Mahek's back

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:18:37 +0530

Mahek was competing against Shonali Nagrani and Laxmi Narayan for the wild card entry.

Mahek is definitely after Salman: Pooja Misrra

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:26:09 +0530

Pooja feels the footage where Mahek is seen excessively talking about Salman have been done away with.

Mahek Chahal to be back in 'Bigg Boss 5'?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:05:07 +0530

Shonali Nagrani and Laxmi Narayan have also been roped in as possible wild card entrants.

Bigg Boss: Sunny, Juhi want the boys out

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:41:19 +0530

Interestingly, apart from Akash everyone else in the house is nominated for eviction this week.

Symonds' hurricane innings in Bigg Boss ends

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:22:46 +0530

After spending barely 10 days in the house, former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is now leaving the show.

Juhi Parmar should win 'Bigg Boss 5': Shonali

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:19:16 +0530

Shonali Nagrani says clash of male egos has worsened the atmosphere inside the house.

I learnt how to make rotis in Bigg Boss: Symonds

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:08:28 +0530

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has come out of the 'Bigg Boss' house.

Shonali Nagrani out of 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:07:03 +0530

After surviving many evictions from the 'Bigg Boss 5', model-actress Shonali Nagrani is finally out of the reality show.

Shabana Azmi all set to entertain kids on Disney

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:12:27 +0530

Veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi will be narrating poems for a kids show on Disney Channel.

Shows that topped the small screen in 2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:39 +0530

Siddharth, Akash get a warning from 'Bigg Boss'

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:14:31 +0530

'Bigg Boss' also took away the captaincy from Sid. Every housemate wants to be a captain so that they can be safe in the nomination process.

Will get money, channel in touch: KBC winner

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:57:50 +0530

KBC winner Sushil Kumar Tuesday denied reports that he had complained about not getting his Rs.5 crore prize money, saying Sony officials were constantly in touch with him and he had complete faith that he would get it.

Salman didn't recommend me for Bigg Boss: Mahek

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:07:27 +0530

Model-actress Mahek Chahal, who was voted out from 'Bigg Boss', says people resent her bonding with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and clarifies that he was not instrumental in getting her into the reality show.

Family day in Bigg Boss: Amar, Shonali nominated

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:16:03 +0530

The guests who visited 'Bigg Boss' house on day 71 were asked to nominate two contestants for eviction.

KBC Rs 5 cr winner's cheque ready: Bachchan

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:19 +0530

Bihar's Sushil Kumar, who made headlines when he became the first contestant to win Rs 5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5', hasn't received his prize money yet. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, host of the show, says the former's cheque is ready, but he wants it at the CNN-IBN Award cerem

No prize yet for KBC winner Sushil Kumar

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:10:25 +0530

Sushil Kumar hasn't be given the Rs 5 crore he won on the show. And India's first Rs 5-crore winner on Kaun Banega Crorepati might have to move out of his hometown in Bihar, just to let his family live in peace.

Sachin Shroff felt the 'Bigg Boss' pressure

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:33:44 +0530

TV actor Sachin Shroff, who got an opportunity to meet wife Juhi Parmar in the 'Bigg Boss' house, says he could feel the pressure in the house and is proud to see how his better half was coping with it.

I am not Salman Khan's favorite: Mahek Chahal

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:01:50 +0530

Model-actress Mahek Chahal has been evicted from celebrity reality show 'Bigg Boss 5'.

CNN-IBN's CJ Show wins Asian Television Award

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:01:53 +0530

A proud moment for the channel as the Citizen Journalist show won the Asian Television Award in Singapore for the Best Cross Platform Television Program for two years in a row.

Pooja Misrra gets a cold reception in Bigg Boss

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:42:14 +0530

Going by her 'Bigg Boss' journey, being nice and friendly seems like an impossible task for Pooja Misrra.

Bigg Boss: Pooja Misrra to re-enter with Symonds

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:19:26 +0530

Model and controversial housemate Pooja Mishra, who was evicted from 'Bigg Boss', will be re-entering the show.

I want to make friends in 'Bigg Boss': Symonds

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:53:32 +0530

Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is the latest celebrity to enter the 'Bigg Boss' house and says he is looking forward to his stint on Indian television.

We are so unaware of the 'real India': Big B

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:18:46 +0530

Amitabh Bachchan has confirmed that he will host the sixth season of TV show 'Kaun banega Crorepati' as well.

Siddharth is the new Pooja Misrra of 'Bigg Boss'

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:18:32 +0530

Thanks to her violent behavior, Pooja Misrra was asked to leave the 'Bigg Boss' house.

'Bigg Boss' pitch ready for Andrew Symonds

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:07:41 +0530

Cricketer Andrew Symonds is set for a new avataar as the former Australian all-rounder is set to enter the Bigg Boss house.

Strangers approach KBC winner Sushil for help

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:29:14 +0530

A woman wants Rs 20 lakh for her daughter's wedding, a man wants another Rs 20 lakh to meet an emergency, a priest wants donation in return for divine blessings, Sushil Kumar, whose tryst with KBC has reinforced the middle class's faith in fairy tales, is suddenly being approached by random strangers, demanding a 'small' pie of the Rs 5-crore cake.

Veena Malik's nude photo is authentic: FHM editor

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:26:26 +0530

Star India's 'The Dewarists' in legal trouble

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:51:28 +0530

The Delhi High Court has given Star India ten days to revert and has also warned them that airing the show, from now on, would be at their own risk.

Are Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel staying together?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:26:07 +0530

Her legal notice to a men's magazine mentions her address same as that of Ashmit Patel's abode.

Bigg Boss: Amar, Mahek, Sid and Shonali nominated

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:43:06 +0530

Amar's desperation to stay in 'Bigg Boss' is very evident. Lately, there were reports about his bad financial position.

Cricketer Andrew Symonds to enter 'Bigg Boss'

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:24:19 +0530

The 36-year-old will address a press conference to make a formal announcement of his entry in the show.

Akash abuses girls in Bigg Boss: Shraddha Sharma

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:45:36 +0530

Shraddha is better known as actor Raja Choudhary's ex-girlfriend and survived in 'Bigg Boss 5' for 63-day.

I have never been lucky in love: Veena Malik

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:37:50 +0530

Veena is all set to find a groom on national television with the show 'Swayamvar-Veena Ka Vivaah'.

Bigg Boss: Shraddha Sharma abuses Akashdeep

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:07:42 +0530

'My mother is on the death bed and I can't hear anything against her,' said Akash.

Rahul Mahajan back on TV with 'Perfect Bachelor'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:31:11 +0530

Rahul, son of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, is known for his chequered past.

Sunny never asked to star opposite Rahul: Mahesh

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:11:39 +0530

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has rubbished reports that he had approached porn star Sunny Leone to star in a film opposite his son Rahul Bhatt.

Bigg Boss: Is Salman Khan helping Mahek Chahal?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:22:54 +0530

Does having Salman as a friend really brighten up prospects in the industry? It definitely seems so...

Bigg Boss: Why Amar, Siddharth nominated Sunny

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:25:17 +0530

Once Juhi Parmar and Akashdeep Saigal predicted that Sunny is too cute to be nominated.

Sky is projected villainous in 'Bigg Boss': Bedi

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:06:14 +0530

After coming out of the house, Pooja wants to spent quality time with her two children, Aalia and Omar.

I feel victimised: Pooja Missra

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:25:26 +0530

VJ Pooja Missra feels she has been misunderstood and feels victimised after she was thrown out of 'Big Boss 5' because of her "aggressive nature".

Pooja Missra evicted, Pooja Bedi voted out

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:20:47 +0530

In a twist of events, something that almost all viewers were perhaps expecting for a long time to happen - finally took place and both the Pooja's are out of the Bigg Boss house.

Pooja Missra asked to leave 'Bigg Boss' house

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:48:05 +0530

The one contestant who has picked the most fights with others in the house -Pooja Missra, has apparently been asked to leave the 'Bigg Boss' house.

Remove 'Hitler' from show title, Zee TV told

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:41:01 +0530

The title of Zee TV's new show 'Hitler Didi' has upset the US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which wants the channel to give it a less offensive title.

KBC winner Sushil turns down 'Big Boss' offer

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:34:47 +0530

Sushil Kumar, the first to win Rs.5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5', has turned down an offer to enter the reality show 'Bigg Boss' for the sake of his image as an youth icon.

Sunny Leone turns item girl for 'Bigg Boss 5'

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:01:39 +0530

Bigg Boss is trying to encash Sunny Leone's popularity in every possible way.

Bigg Boss: Akashdeep flirts with Sunny Leone

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:44:14 +0530

Sunny's beauty and charming personality has made her really popular in the 'Bigg Boss' house.

No 'Sach Ka Saamna' for Rahul Mahajan, Monica

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:25:27 +0530

The channel bosses, however, are still trying to get the two celebs to overcome their reluctance and give their nods.

Bigg Boss: Sunny Leone hides her porn star image

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:27:41 +0530

All the 'Bigg Boss' housemates, especially men are really excited with her presence in the house.

It's lehenga-choli for porn star Sunny Leone

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:13:12 +0530

Contrary to her image, Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone chose to make her entry into the 'Bigg Boss' house in traditional Indian attire. The 30-year-old, who was born as Karen Malhotra, wore a heavily embroidered lehanga-choli and accessorised it with 'mang tika'. She made her entry into the house Saturday in a 'doli', carried by eight men.

I didn't create enough drama in Bigg Boss: Vida

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:26:13 +0530

Miss Afghanistan 2003 Vida Samadzai, who got evicted from the reality TV show Bigg Boss on Saturday, says that she got voted out of the house because she didn't pick up fights with everyone.

Vida bids alvida to 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:58:04 +0530

Afghan beauty Vida Samadzai, the latest to be evicted from 'Bigg Boss 5', says she was prepared to leave the show as she couldn't bear any more the constant bickering and catfights in the controversial reality show

Oprah Winfrey returns to next TV chat chapter

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:42:06 +0530

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is moving on to her next chapter, going out of the TV studio to meet and chat with celebrities on their own turf. Less than a year after she ended 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in May after 25 years, Winfrey will launch 'Oprah's Next Chapter' in January on her fledgling cable TV channel OWN.

Bigg Boss: Amar becomes captain, Akash nominated

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:38:17 +0530

Akash was highly disappointed with the results as he did every possible thing to win the 'Rajneeti' task.

'Bigg Boss' is my way to Bollywood: Sunny Leone

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:30:13 +0530

Indo-Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone wants to work with Salman Khan.

'KBC 5' ends, leaves behind poignant memories

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:12:45 +0530

'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5' saw a bevy of stars, but it was the common man's dreams, desires, aspirations and emotions that took centrestage and helped it in recording the highest TVRs this year. It came to an end in a special two-hour episode Thursday night leaving host Amitabh Bachchan emotional and participants jubilant, thanks to their dream wins.

Al Jazeera English to be available in India

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:54:38 +0530

Qatar-based Al Jazeera Network on Thursday announced the launch of its news channel Al Jazeera English across India on Dish TV and plans to tie-up with other direct-to-home (DTH) platforms to spread its reach.

Porn star Sunny Leone to enter 'Bigg Boss 5'

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:39:59 +0530

Social activist Swami Agnivesh had become a guest in the house for two days last week.

Pak's moral brigade against Veena's 'Swayamvar'

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:55:59 +0530

Veena Malik faced flak for featuring on 'Bigg Boss 4' earlier this year.

TV star Debina wants to do a Hindi item number

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:01:30 +0530

Item songs are a rage and television actress Debina Mookherjee, who likes doing different things, is hooked on to it. After doing dance numbers in regional movies, she wants to do one for a Hindi movie.

Siddharth, Shonali: Love blooms in 'Bigg Boss 5'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:44:58 +0530

Something is definitely cooking between 'Bigg Boss 5' contestants Siddharth Bhardwaj and Shonali Nagrani.

Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Missra nominated, again!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:03:02 +0530

Missra sparked off a furious shouting match with MTV VJ Siddharth on Monday.

Preity Zinta back with season 2 of chat show

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:23 +0530

Bollywood star Preity Zinta will soon return to the small screen with the second season of her celebrity chat show 'Up, Close and Personal with PZ'. The 36-year-old actress, who hosted the show produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, will soon be working on season two.

Bigg Boss 5: 'Pooja Misrra is an evil soul'

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:25:54 +0530

...says Siddharth Bhardwaj while making fun of Pooja Misrra.

CNBC-TV18 Prime HD: India's 1st HD Biz Channel

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:24:02 +0530

In a pioneering move, CNBC-TV18, India's No 1 business news channel, has launched a new premium business news service, 'CNBC-TV18 Prime HD', focused on the needs of India's rapidly expanding investor and financial services community.

Pooja Missra might win Bigg Boss: Laxmi

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:04:21 +0530

Transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who was evicted from 'Bigg Boss 5' Saturday, says she is glad to have left with her "dignity and self-respect" intact. She predicts troublemaker VJ Pooja Missra will end up being one of the top three contenders on the reality show.

Laxmi Narayan eliminated from 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:20:04 +0530

She was competing against Mahek Chahal, Pooja Misrra and Akashdeep Saigal.

I am game for more reality shows: Swami Agnivesh

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:25:27 +0530

Social activist Swami Agnivesh says his brief three-day stint in 'Bigg Boss 5' has left him tempted to taste reality television once again for the mass reach that entertainment channels provide.

Newsmaker of the day: Swami Agnivesh

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:09:43 +0530

Swami Agnivesh exits Bigg Boss house on Friday after making two-day guest appearance.

Bigg Boss act has changed me: Swami Agnivesh

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:40:13 +0530

After staying with the inmates for a couple of days, Swami Agnivesh made an exit on Friday afternoon.

'Bigg Boss' vs 'KBC': the race for TRPs

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:56:04 +0530

On this episode we tell you the recipe for TV success that keeps the viewer glued.

'Kaun Banega Crorepati' breaks TV rating records

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:06:14 +0530

Sushil Kumar, who won Rs 5 crore jackpot on KBC, proved lucky for the show.

Veena Malik finalised for 'Swayamvar' season 4

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:56:30 +0530

The other names that were doing the rounds were of Raja Chaudhary and singer Mika.

Looking forward to Agnivesh in 'Bigg Boss': Manoj Tiwari

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:01:33 +0530

Swami Agnivesh is the fifth male participant in 'Bigg Boss 5'.

Bigg Boss: Inmates shocked with Swami Agnivesh's entry

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:20:51 +0530

The inmates of the Bigg Boss house were shocked and curious when saffron-clad social activist Swami Agnivesh entered the house.

Bigg Boss: Omar Abdullah keen to watch Agnivesh

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:32:58 +0530

The entry of Swami Agnivesh into the house of Bigg Boss has attracted the attention of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. "Swami Agnivesh going into the BigBoss house. I did not see this one coming and cannot wait to watch his entry," Omar tweeted.

Bigg Boss: Agnivesh woos Shraddha with poetry

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:27:46 +0530

Interestingly, many 'Bigg Boss' contestants didn't even recognize Swami Agnivesh.

Bigg Boss: Akashdeep says sorry to Laxmi, Mahek

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:53:17 +0530

Another highlight of Day 37 was appointment of Shraddha as the princess of 'Bigg Boss' house.

Dirty Picture: Vidya's 'Ooh la la' with Big B

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:45:28 +0530

Vidya Balan set the 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5' sets on fire when she shook a leg with megastar Amitabh Bachchan on her latest saucy number 'Ooh la la' from the film 'The Dirty Picture'.

Inflation? What's that, asks KBC woman crorepati

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:50:21 +0530

She could well be the only housewife in India who is not bothered by price rise.

Show on Laxman's common man to appear on Sab TV

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:53:34 +0530

A television show based on the works of noted cartoonist R K Laxman and revolving around his creation, the life of the common man, will soon be aired on SAB TV.

Not doing 'Bigg Boss' for money: Swami Agnivesh

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:27:05 +0530

Agnivesh will make an unlikely contestant on the show, which is popular for expletive-ridden catfights among its members, who are locked for three months under 24X7 camera surveillance.

Bigg Boss members are better than MPs: Agnivesh

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:37:43 +0530

Agnivesh said his decision to take part in Bigg Boss arose out of his desire to bring a change in society.

Is it Pooja Misrra's last week in 'Bigg Boss' 5?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:47:44 +0530

This week, Akashdeep Saigal, Mahek Chahal, Pooja Misrra and Laxmi Narayan have been nominated for eviction.

Swami Agnivesh to enter 'Bigg Boss 5'

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:07:46 +0530

Swami Agnivesh is likely to enter the 'Bigg Boss' house on Tuesday.

What makes 'Bigg Boss' a hit?

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:55:12 +0530

'Bigg Boss' has become a one stop shop for entertainment with audience glued to all the action and drama.

My wife is my good luck charm: KBC winner Sushil

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:58:53 +0530

Sushil Kumar is the first person to win the jackpot on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season V.

Mandeep Bevli is happy to be out of 'Bigg Boss'

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:23:28 +0530

"My 'Bigg Boss' experience was discomforting and eye-opening," says Mandeep.

Arjun Rampal begins shooting for 'Love 2 Hate U'

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:32:04 +0530

Arjun Rampal says that he is nervous about shooting for his new TV show.

'I hate Mahek,' says Mandeep post Bigg Boss exit

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:21:29 +0530

She was competing against Amar Upadhyay, Mahek Chahal and Pooja Misrra.

Everybody is playing games in Bigg Boss 5: Dolly

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:33:10 +0530

Bigg Boss is a reality show that requires contestants to stay cooped up in a house for three months without any contact with the outside world.

Rs 5 crore winner in KBC returns home

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:09:25 +0530

Sushil Kumar is the first contestant to win the Rs 5 crore jackpot on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) programme.

Bigg Boss 5: Fighting for TRPs is the new mantra

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:12:47 +0530

Yelling at others has become the favorite pastime of 'Bigg Boss 5 housemates'.

Small town India makes it big via reality TV

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:11:12 +0530

Not just reality TV producers, filmmakers are also walking the dusty hinterland paths in search of talent.

Feel like a celebrity now: KBC Rs 5 cr winner

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:04:58 +0530

Civil Services aspirant, Sushil Kumar, was all tears after he won Rs 5 crore in the hot seat on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' on Wednesday night.

Bigg Boss: Akashdeep digs up Mahek's past

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:25:16 +0530

After a heavy dose of cat fights, 'Bigg Boss' viewers are now treated with crass, loud arguments everyday.

Bigg Boss: Juhi and Mahek on Amar's hit list now

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:21:49 +0530

Amar Upadhyay and Mandeep Bevli were lately seen discussing nominations for the coming weeks.

Another 'crorepati' on KBC!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:45:18 +0530

'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 5 just got another 'crorepati'. Anil Kumar Sinha, from Bihar, has become the next participant after Sushil Kumar to walk away with the prize amount.

Life is beautiful, finds KBC winner's family

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:27:29 +0530

Neighbours have suddenly become courteous, shopkeepers are eager to help and long-forgotten friends have started calling again -- the family members of Sushil Kumar, the first contestant to win Rs.5 crore (Rs. 50 million) on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', are trying to make sense of all that is happening around them.

Bigg Boss: Akashdeep Saigal targets Pooja Misrra

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:54:36 +0530

Pooja Misrra who's infamous for her rude behavior on the show seems scared of Akash.

MasterChef India 2: So far, so damp!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:34:38 +0530

The second season is being judged and presented by Chefs Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapoor and Chef Vikas Khanna.

My 'Bigg Boss' eviction was planned: Shakti

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:53:36 +0530

'Since I was not getting into any fight or controversy, I got evicted,' says Shakti Kapoor.

Family of KBC 5 crore winner fears his abduction

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:40:24 +0530

The family and friends of Sushil Kumar, who became the first contestant to win Rs 5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', are fearing his abduction. But the Bihar Police says the apprehension doesn't hold much ground.

Shakti Kapoor out of 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:09:03 +0530

Shakti nominated Amar Upadhyay and Pooja Misrra while stepping out of 'Bigg Boss 5' house.

Bring TV under Press Council ambit: PCI Chief

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:06:40 +0530

The Chairman of the Press Council of India Justice Markandey Katju has strongly criticised the way Television news channels function. Speaking to Karan Thapar on Devil's Advocate, he said that a proposal to bring the electronic media under the Press Council's ambit is pending before the Prime Minister.

Bigg Boss: Pooja Misrra accused of stealing!

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:46:46 +0530

KBC 5 cr winner's wish list - the civil services

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:05:56 +0530

From a monthly salary of Rs 6,000, Sushil Kumar has hit the jackpot by winning Rs 5 crore ($1 million) on the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5'. He says he will now prepare for the civil services - something he had stopped dreaming about due to his financial situation earlier.

Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Misrra, Siddharth's ugly spat

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:35:17 +0530

In yesterday's episode Pooja and Siddharth were seen abusing each other at the top of their voices.

Big B proud of common man's 5 crore win on KBC

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:48:33 +0530

Amitabh Bachchan is happy that Sushil Kumar of Bihar won the mega prize of Rs 5 crore on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5 (KBC)'. Big B says the victory proves the strength of the common man.

Sushil Kumar, first man to win Rs 5 cr on 'KBC'

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:17:37 +0530

History was made when Sushil Kumar, a computer operator from Bihar, became the first ever contestant to win five crore rupees on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 5'.

Bihar's Sushil first to win Rs 5 crore on KBC-5

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:38:32 +0530

The fifth season of the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' has finally got its jackpot winner. Sushil Kumar from Bihar has won the mega prize of Rs 5 crore on the game show.

Ranbir Kapoor to enter 'Bigg Boss 5' as guest?

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:25:08 +0530

The 'Bigg Boss 5' house, which has mainly women inmates, might see actor Ranbir Kapoor and singer Mohit Chauhan making a special entry this week.

Shah Rukh to chat with Lady Gaga on a TV show

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:07:47 +0530

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wish to work with Lady Gaga will finally come true when he shoots an exclusive tete-a-tete with the international pop icon on her forthcoming India tour.

Veena Malik offered Rs 3 crore for 'Swayamvar'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:12:08 +0530

The behind-the-scene drama of TV reality show Swayamvar surpasses the tamasha that we might eventually see on the screen when the new season goes live.

Bigg Boss: Shraddha's hijra remark upsets Laxmi

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:20:11 +0530

Mahek Chahal, Pooja Bedi, Shakti Kapoor and Shraddha Sharma have been nominated for eviction this week.

Stress building up in 'Bigg Boss': Raageshwari

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:56:52 +0530

Bickering and clashes are increasing in 'Bigg Boss' and actress-singer Raageshwari Loomba, who is the latest to be evicted, says stress level is increasing with each day as a result tempers are flaring in the house.

Sheen disappointed with 'Two and a Half Men'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:54:45 +0530

Charlie Sheen is extremely disappointed with the way TV show 'Two and a Half Men' is being handled following a recent drop in viewing figures. The 46-year-old actor, who spent seven years on the programme before he was sacked earlier this year following erratic behaviour, admitted his replacement Ashton Kutcher is doing the best he can, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Raageshwari Loomba evicted from 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:20:50 +0530

Apart from Raageshwari, five other housemates were nominated for eviction last week.

'The History Channel' presents 'Amazing Top Shots'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:22:29 +0530

The hunt for History Channel's top shot has begun has 16 shooters compete to become the top shooter.

Salman back on the sets of Bigg Boss

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:17:01 +0530

Salman had left for the US on August 29 for a surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, a nerve disorder which caused him excruciating pain in the face.

TV show my most ambitious project: Aamir Khan

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:11:44 +0530

The production of the show is yet to start and it will go on air next year. It is being jointly produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Star India.

Bigg Boss: Vida Samadzai seduces Amar

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:56:01 +0530

Vida was seen getting a little too close with Siddharth Bhardwaj and Amar Upadhyay at the party.

Cops to issue summons to Amar on Bigg Boss 5?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:41:31 +0530

We may soon see Mumbai Police knocking on the door of 'Bigg Boss' house.

Bigg Boss: Siddharth asks Mahek Chahal for a kiss

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:48:46 +0530

Mahek politely denied him. Let's see whether Sid will get lucky in coming days or not.

SRK turns salesman on Preity Zinta's show

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:49:25 +0530

On 'Up Close and Personal with PZ', Shah Rukh Khan shows his marketing skills.

Bigg Boss 5: Mahek Chahal's the new Pooja Misrra

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:35:50 +0530

Mahek is extremely frustrated to be in the danger zone and is busy fighting with everyone.

'Bigg Boss' nominations: 6 contestants in danger

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:06:20 +0530

Just after VJ Sidhartha Bhardwaj entered the 'Bigg Boss' house, the nomination process for the week began.

Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Misrra woos Amar Upadhyay

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:57:12 +0530

In yesterday's episode, Pooja Misrra was seen flirting with Amar Upadhyay.

Gulabo Sapera wanted to stay longer in 'Bigg Boss'

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:46:15 +0530

Gulabo Sapera is the latest to be evicted from 'Bigg Boss 5'.

'Charlie's Angels' remake cancelled

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:10:53 +0530

After just three episodes, ABC's reboot of the classic 1970s series 'Charlie's Angels' has been cancelled. While production has already been shut down, ABC will air the remaining, already-shot episodes, reported Us magazine.

Gulabo Sapera evicted from 'Bigg Boss 5'

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:03:10 +0530

Kalbeliya dancer, Gulabo Sapera has been eliminated from the celebrity reality show, 'Bigg Boss 5'.

Ice Road Truckers: The most deadliest roads

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:38:46 +0530

We bring you the most amazing moments from Ice Road Truckers deadliest roads.

Splitsvilla winner Siddharth enters 'Bigg Boss'

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:20:33 +0530

MTV Splitsvilla winner and VJ Siddharth Bhardwaj has become the third male contestant to enter the house of 'Bigg Boss'.

Charlie Sheen highest paid actor on TV

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:12:29 +0530

Charlie Sheen has become the highest paid actor on TV, despite losing his job on 'Two And A Half Men'.

Threats, tempers, brooms fly at Bigg Boss house

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:22:34 +0530

Actor Shonali Nagrani was at the receiving end of the wrath of Misrra who considered herself victimized as the rest of the inmates ganged up against her.

Sneak peek: The History Channel comes to India

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:08:42 +0530

Here's a look at what the History Channel has in store for you.

History Channel: Driving on thin ice

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:35:42 +0530

The History Channel brings you a new show about the truck drivers who drive on the frozen roads to make a living.

Hrithik Roshan leads TRP race

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:03:15 +0530

Hrithik Roshan's small screen debut as a judge on reality dance show 'Just Dance' has garnered the maximum television rating points (TRPs).

Bigg Boss: Amar Upadhyay upsets Shakti Kapoor

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:54:32 +0530

Amar Upadhyay, the latest entrant to the 'Bigg Boss 5' house has come in with several game plans in mind.

Catch the Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:53:22 +0530

The History channel brings you the Ice Road Truckers - a race on thin Arctic ice to see which trucker can haul the maximum load on what they call death highways.

Bigg Boss 5: Pooja Misrra nominated again!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:35:01 +0530

Apart from Pooja, Gulabo Sapera was also nominated by the housemates.

'Bigg Boss' journey was great: Sonika Kaliraman

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:07:15 +0530

Sonika wanted to show women how to stay positive in troubles.

Bigg Boss: Pooja Misrra makes Mahek Chahal cry

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:56:34 +0530

Pooja has set a new record of cat fights on 'Bigg Boss' series.

Amar Upadhyay enters 'Bigg Boss 5' with a bang

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:26:50 +0530

Amar Upadhyay, who's the latest entrant in the 'Bigg Boss 5' house, received an extremely warm welcome by housemates.

Arjun Rampal to make television debut

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:44:19 +0530

Arjun Rampal is set to join the small screen soon.

Wrestler Sonika Kaliraman quits 'Bigg Boss 5'

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:00:27 +0530

Pregnant wrestler Sonika Kaliraman has made a voluntary exit from reality show 'Bigg Boss 5'.

Factual entertainment channel 'History' now in India

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:58:50 +0530

Network 18's newly launched History channel- with brand ambassador Salman Khan- aims at making history more exciting and thrilling.

Bigg Boss: Will Pooja Missra get nominated again?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:12:09 +0530

Being friends with Pooja Misrra seems difficult to other housemates.

History channel hits India in six languages

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:39:33 +0530

The factual entertainment channel History™ launched its India edition as part of a joint venture between TV18 and A+E Networks. History is the first in a bouquet of factual entertainment channels to be launched by the joint venture.

History Channel making: Behind the scenes with Salman

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:16:10 +0530

Salman Khan is the brand ambassador of 'The History Channel', a new channel introduced by Network 18.

Two more years of 'The Simpsons'

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:47:38 +0530

The popular animated show gets a two year extension after negotiations on salary cuts.

Amar Upadhyay makes entry into 'Bigg Boss'

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:21:28 +0530

While actor Shakti Kapoor was so far the lone male participant on the controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss', another male contestant, actor-producer Amar Upadhyay, joined the show this morning.

Mandeep apologised for sex query: Nihita Biswas

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:56:03 +0530

When Nihita Biswas took the plunge to join 'Bigg Boss 5', she did expect to face a barrage of personal questions about her marriage to jailed conman Charles Sobhraj, but queries about her sex life was something she never expected.

Nihita Biswas out of 'Bigg Boss 5' house

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:57:00 +0530

Nihita Biswas, bikini killer Charles Sobhraj's wife has been eliminated from the 'Bigg Boss 5' house.

My eviction from 'Bigg Boss 5' unfair: Nihita Biswas

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:10:01 +0530

Nihita Biswas, the wife of the infamous 'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj, was the first to be evicted from Bigg Boss 5.

Bigg Boss 5: The two 'Pooja's battle with words

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:18:04 +0530

Bigg Boss 5 is getting steamier with each passing day. Pooja Misrra, who has been nominated by the housemates this week, feels she's being targeted by everyone. She has not got her luggage till now and continuous criticism from everyone has further angered her.

'The Simpsons' to stay for two more seasons

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:49:22 +0530

Fox Television said on Friday it had renewed animated TV series 'The Simpsons' for another two seasons after settling a pay stand-off that had threatened to end the satirical parody of working-class American life. "Fox has renewed 'The Simpsons,' the longest-running comedy in television history, for an incredible 24th and 25th season," the network said in a statement.

Bigg Boss: Shakti Kapoor shuns 'Bad Man' image

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:30:51 +0530

Infamous for his casting couch 'sting operation', Shakti has gained everyone's trust in the house.

Hot cheerleaders and item girls of 'Bigg Boss 5'

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:05:15 +0530

Day 4 of 'Bigg Boss 5' remained really high on glamour quotient.

Snoop Dogg to star in sitcom

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:36:00 +0530

Rapper Snoop Dogg will star as the father in a family sitcom for NBC, which he has developed with producer Don Reo. This is not the first time he is venturing into acting. The 39-year-old has earlier worked in a sketch show 'Doggy Fizzle Televizzle' for MTV, and appeared in reality show 'Snoop Dogg's Father Hood' for E!.

Bigg Boss: Housemates still against Pooja Misrra

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:07:12 +0530

Pooja tried to clear misunderstandings with other housemates, but nothing seems to be working for her.

Mandeep Bevli wants to quit 'Bigg Boss 5'

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:48:22 +0530

'Bigg Boss 5' contestant Mandeep Bevli has given up and wants to quit the show.

Shakti Kapoor is official Casanova of Bigg Boss

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:53:12 +0530

Bigg Boss contestant, Shakti Kapoor who's known for his colourful image has started justifying his presence on the show.

'Do you miss sexual chemistry,' Pooja asks Laxmi

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:37:44 +0530

Even inside the Bigg Boss 5 house, Pooja Bedi behaves like a chat show host all the time.

Bigg Boss 5: Nihita and Shraddha at loggerheads

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:26:52 +0530

The Bigg Boss 5 journey has just begun and so are the arguments between housemates.

'Bigg Boss' is no career push: Pooja Bedi

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:17:17 +0530

Actress Pooja Bedi, who is best known for her act in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander', says, a reality show like 'Bigg Boss', does not necessarily give dramatic push to the careers of the participants. Actress-cum-reality TV star Bedi, is one of the celebrity contestants in the fifth season of 'Big Boss' that kickstarted from October 2.

TV allows you to experiment: Kamlesh Pandey

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:18:26 +0530

Veteran writer Kamlesh Pandey talks about his new show 'Kuch Toh Log Kahenge' and more.

Bigg Boss 5 nominations: Pooja vs Nihita

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:29:30 +0530

In the first elimination process of Bigg Boss 5, housemates nominated Pooja Misrra and Nihita Biswas.

I could die in the arms of Sobhraj: Nihita

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:20:29 +0530

Nihita Biswas, the wife of notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, on Monday fielded tough questions from other inmates of the Bigg Boss house.

Meet the winners of this year's talent hunt shows

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:38:22 +0530

Suresh and Vernon group won 'India's Got Talent', Ankan Sen won 'Just Dance finale' and Azmat Hussain won 'L'il Champs' title.

Did you have sex with Sobhraj? wife Nihita asked

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:30:24 +0530

When Nihita Biswas Sobhraj made entertainment history Monday night by becoming the first contestant from Nepal to take part in Indian TV channel Color's reality show 'Bigg Boss 5', back home in Kathmandu her family's moment of pride turned into shock and consternation at the first barrage of questions raining down on the 23-year-old.

In 'Bigg Boss 5' for new challenges: Nihita

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:01:18 +0530

Nihita Biswas, the Nepali wife of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, says that she is participating in the reality show 'Bigg Boss 5' to explore new challenges in life.

Models, wrestler, transgender: Bigg Boss inmates

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:15:38 +0530

It's almost a "Bachna ae haseeno" moment in the "Bigg Boss" house this season.

A look at the inmates of 'Bigg Boss' season 5

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:11:53 +0530

The fifth season of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss' hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt premiered on Sunday night.

'Big Boss' back with its fifth edition

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:54:54 +0530

With two hosts, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, the contestants has names like actor Shakti Kapoor and Pooja Bedi.

Dance group wins 'India's Got Talent 3'

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:16:16 +0530

After more than two months of great efforts and amusement, Suresh and Vernon Group, known for their excellent choreography, won the third season of reality show 'India's Got Talent'. Suresh and Vernon Group is best known for mixing dangerous stunts with electrifying dance steps, emerged victorious in the show aired on Colors Channel tonight. The Group won Rs 50 lakh cash prize.

Ankan Sen's 'Just Dance' to victory

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:01:24 +0530

Ankan Sen, who has been enthralling TV viewers with his smooth contemporary dance moves finally got his reward when he was declared the winner of Star Plus' reality show 'Just Dance' in a star-studded grand finale Saturday night.

'Bigg Boss Season 5' begins tonight

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:57:13 +0530

India's most watched reality show the 'Bigg Boss' returns on Sunday night with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt as hosts.

Peek behind the making of 'Terra Nova' dinosaurs

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:23:03 +0530

Everybody knows what dinosaurs look and sound like. After all, who hasn't seen the 'Jurassic Park' movies. So what if your boss is Steven Spielberg -- the guy who created that movie and is chiefly responsible for those dinosaurs? And he says that for his new TV show, 'Terra Nova', make me dinosaurs but don't make them look or sound like 'Jurassic Park' dinosaurs?

Not participating in Big Boss 5: Sonali Bendre

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:10:37 +0530

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre says she has decided not to participate in 'Bigg Boss 5' after discussions with family. The 36-year-old, who is married to director-producer Goldie Behl, was apparently offered to be one of the 14 housemates on the reality TV show hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.

Roadies is Usain Bolt of reality TV: Raghu

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:21:37 +0530

The faces of Roadies - Rannvijay, Raghu and Rajiv got candid at a press conference in the city. They talked about what was in store of season 9 and how the journey had been this far. With two city auditions done and three more scheduled over this month, MTV Hero Roadies Season 9 has its hand on the accelerator and is raring to go.

New show to explore life of child stars

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:43:45 +0530

Girls lost under layers of makeup and boys dangling from harness doing dangerous stunts are a common sight on the television nowadays.

Salman wants Shakira, Lady Gaga in 'Bigg Boss'

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:22:08 +0530

'Bigg Boss 5' host Salman Khan has expressed his desire to see Colombian singer-dancer Shakira, pop icon Lady Gaga and Bollywood filmmaker David Dhawan locked in the house for this season of the hit reality show.

Court upholds government notice on reality show

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:17:07 +0530

The Delhi High Court Friday upheld the show cause notice the information and broadcasting ministry issued to Star Plus channel for its telecast of two episodes of the controversial TV reality show 'Sach Ka Saamna' in 2009.

Salman boosted confidence for 'Bigg Boss': Sanjay

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:57:00 +0530

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who makes his debut on televison as the host for the fifth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss', says he was nervous initially but co-anchor and friend Salman Khan built his confidence.

Bigg Boss 5 set with big hosts, bigger inmates

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:52:36 +0530

The fifth season of TV reality show 'Bigg Boss' promises to get bigger and better with tons of drama and manipulation, having changed its house location to Karjat, besides having two star hosts -- Salman and Sanjay -- who will be welcoming 14 new inmates including probables like boxer Mike Tyson and pop singer Shakira.

Six steps to making a show like KBC

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:21:28 +0530

For more than ten years, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' has been a phrase most Indians are familiar with. Despite a few hurdles and change of hosts, the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' has managed to keep the magic alive in the overcrowded world of prime-time television.

Bigg Boss 5: Double trouble with Salman, Sanjay

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:07:57 +0530

Salman Khan and his partner in crime and friend Sanjay Dutt will be seen together on Bigg Boss season 5.

Longoria, Fey named highest paid TV actresses

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:14:17 +0530

Eva Longoria and Tina Fey have topped Forbes magazine's list of TV's highest paid actresses. Eva and Tina have earned $13 million each between May 2010 and May 2011 through their shows 'Desperate Housewives' and '30 Rock', respectively, reports usmagazine.com.

Nihita, wife of Charles Sobhraj in 'Bigg Boss 5'

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:34:32 +0530

Come October and Nihita Biswas Sobhraj, the Nepali wife of Charles Sobhraj, will show the world who's the Bigg Boss.

'Dancing with the Stars' hit by white powder scare

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:36:31 +0530

An envelope containing white powder and addressed to the TV show caused a security scare on Wednesday.

Study finds fewer gay characters on network TV

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:36:30 +0530

The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has dipped slightly this season to 19 out of nearly 650 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Fey, Longoria top US high-paid TV actress list

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:19:38 +0530

It pays to be a desperate housewife, at least on TV, or a crime investigator or just Tina Fey.

Kiefer Sutherland returns to TV in Fox's 'Touch'

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:06:42 +0530

'24' actor Kiefer Sutherland is set to return to television early next year in a new program from 'Heroes' creator Tim Kring that will air on Fox, the network said on Thursday. The show, entitled 'Touch', is centered around a father's relationship with his mute 11 year-old son, who has the ability to predict events before they happen. Sutherland plays the dad.

Charlie Sheen draws record viewers for 'Men'

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:48:22 +0530

Dead or alive, Charlie Sheen ruled the TV airwaves on Monday, pulling in record audiences for his Comedy Central roast and more than 28 million Americans to his 'Two and A Half Men' TV funeral.

MTV Roadies 9 kicks off with Pune auditions

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:42:51 +0530

The ninth edition of the show has the tag 'everything or nothing' replacing the 'shortcut to hell' motto of season 8.

Mike Tyson, Navjot Singh Sidhu in Bigg Boss 5

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:25:22 +0530

Singer Shakira and Mexican actor Barbara Mori have been approached.

'Royal wedding,' 'winning' top TV words of 2011

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:13:08 +0530

'Royal wedding' and 'winning' (as in Charlie Sheen's catch-phrase) were the two most used phrases on television in 2011, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

Big B's prank on 'KBC' ends in chaos in Punjab

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:19:17 +0530

Bachchan had randomly given out a mobile number as his own on 'KBC'.

Ajay's fan gets inked with 'Singham' tattoo

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:46:23 +0530

The excited fan showed off his tattoo to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan.

Anne Hathaway in talks for 'Glee' role

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:06:38 +0530

'Devil Wears Prada' star Anne Hathaway is all set to appear in musical drama 'Glee', says the sitcom bosses.

Aussie TV in trouble over PM comedy sex scene

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:52:10 +0530

Australia's national broadcaster faced calls for a review of funding on Tuesday over a television comedy scene with a fictional Prime Minister Julia Gillard draped in a national flag after having sex on her office floor.

'Two and a Half Men' kills Sheen's character

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:20:14 +0530

How Charlie Sheen's character Charlie Harper would be killed off was a closely-held secret.

'Mad Men', 'Modern Family' win again at Emmys

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:03:00 +0530

'Mad Men' won best drama series for a fourth straight year.

Charlie Sheen admits he was out of control

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:32:29 +0530

The actor admits that he might have overshot the mark a little bit.

Sheen hopes Kutcher will make him proud

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:28:52 +0530

Actor Charlie Sheen hopes Ashton Kutcher, who replaced him in 'Two and a Half Men', will make him "proud". The 46-year-old actor was fired from the American sitcom earlier this year following his erratic behaviour. While Kutcher was brought in as his replacement, Sheen insists there are no hard feelings, reports contactmusic.com.

Can never replace Sheen: Ashton Kutcher

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:43:28 +0530

Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher says he is not trying to replace Charlie Sheen on comedy series 'Two and a Half Men' because the latter was incredible. The 33-year-old actor took over the leading role in the comedy series following Sheen's public meltdown and spat with the show's creator Chuck Lorre, and he says he has been "lucky" to get the job and hopes he can do half as good as the troubled actor.

Don't know what happened: Sheen on his meltdown

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:17:46 +0530

Hollywood hellraiser Charlie Sheen has admitted that his erratic behaviour earlier this year, which saw him being axed from his hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men', went out of hand. The 46-year-old actor says he has become sober and calmer after his public meltdown, which prompted many fans and friends to question his mental state, reported Aceshowbiz.

I was worried Sheen was going to die: Jon Cryer

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:34:21 +0530

He was branded a "troll" by Charlie Sheen but his former 'Two and a Half Men' co-star Jon Cryer says he feared the actor, who was hospitalised twice during his drug-fuelled hell-raising 12 months, was going to die. In those troubled months, Sheen was hospitalised twice and was fired from hit TV sitcom following his public rants against show's creators and Cryer.

Vikas Khanna replaces Akshay in culinary show

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:57:27 +0530

The Indian chef will host the second season of 'MasterChef India'.

'Sex and the City' prequel headed to small screen

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:24:43 +0530

'The Carrie Diaries', a TV series project based on 'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell's recent book about protagonist Carrie Bradshaw's high school years, is in the making.

'Spartacus' star Whitfield dies of lymphoma

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:39:59 +0530

Andy Whitfield, who played the title role in the hit cable series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," has died at age 39, according to representatives and family. Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 months after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Sam Maydew told the Associated Press.

Charlie Sheen's 'winning' ways get roasted on TV

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:30:11 +0530

He may have looked like he was "winning," but actor Charlie Sheen took it on the chin on Saturday night at a Comedy Central TV roast where his sex life, drug use and talent drew punches -- and punch lines. Sheen, once TV's highest paid actor on the comedy series 'Two and a Half Men' before he was fired in March by the CBS network, has seen numerous ups and downs in recent years.

Every US TV show has an Indian: Aziz Ansari

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:53:45 +0530

Indian-American comedian Aziz Ansari, who juggles movies, TV shows as well as his stand-up acts, says Hollywood is very receptive of Indian faces and almost every sitcom has an artist from the country.

From farm debts to KBC prize, a widow's story

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:44:17 +0530

Two years ago, her world collapsed when her husband of six years committed suicide. At 25, she was a widow, unable to bear the burden of loans he had accumulated as a farmer. With two children, she braced for a colourless life. But when all seemed bleak, a ray of light appeared - a television show.

TV serial on Gandhi soon on Doordarshan

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:35:06 +0530

A television serial based on Mahatma Gandhi's life will soon be telecast on Doordarshan. The serial titled 'Gandhi - a journey of Mahatma', will have over 300 episodes depicting the life of the Father of The Nation. Rajendra Upadhayay, a well known theatre activist, who has done extensive research for 15 years on the life of theMahatma, has scripted the mega serial.

TV gives actresses life after films: Juhi Chawla

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:28:35 +0530

Whether it's Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon or Madhuri Dixit, many of Bollywood's top actresses have made their presence felt on the small screen and the medium gives them a career choice after films, says Juhi Chawla, who is returning to the tube.

Paltrow, Timberlake win creative Emmy Awards

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:05:12 +0530

'Boardwalk Empire' captured a leading seven trophies at the creative arts Emmy Awards, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earning TV comedy series guest-star honors. Paltrow, recognized for 'Glee', and Timberlake, a winner for hosting 'Saturday Night Live', were no-shows at Saturday's ceremony for technical and other achievements. It preceded the main September 18th, Emmy show.

Sanjeev Kapoor's food channel goes to UAE

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:53:26 +0530

A joint venture between Astro Overseas and Turmeric Vision & Mogae Consultants, 24x7 Food Lifestyle Channel in Hindi was launched by Middle East's leading telecom operator and TV services provider, Etisalat, as a part of its eLife TV Asian Choice package.

Ashton Kutcher strips on TV

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:08:53 +0530

Actor Ashton Kutcher is taking his 'Two and a Half Men' tag "All will be revealed" too seriously as he shocked chat host Ellen DeGeneres by going nude on live TV. The 33-year-old's modesty is covered by computer pixilation, the People magazine reported.

Watch: Oprah Winfrey on Facebook Live talk show

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:53:42 +0530

Oprah Winfrey got plenty of 'likes' on Facebook on Thursday from fans who tuned in to watch a live online chat with the social networking site.

Juhi Chawla turns chat show host

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:35:22 +0530

Film actor and producer Juhi Chawla has decided to become a TV show host. She is hosting a soon to be aired show titled 'Badmaash Company- Ek sharart hone ko hai'.

'Up Close and Personal with PZ' fails to deliver

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:35:26 +0530

Not all actors can en-cash on the fame ticket once their silver screen time is over. Preity Zinta's foray in to small screen with her own chat show seems to be an unwise decision on her part. With an overtly pink and too bubbly promo and a disappointing first episode, 'Up Close and Personal with PZ' - doesn't seem to have hit the mark with the public.

Excited to sing for Johar: 'X-Factor' winner

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:49:37 +0530

Winner Geet Sagar is itching to lend his voice for a Karan Johar film.

Reality show 'Russian Dolls' stirs controversy

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:10:21 +0530

A new TV reality show called 'Russian Dolls,' has drawn the wrath of neighbors and community leaders who say it creates a caricature of their immigrant world.

Sonakshi's fan gets special breakfast - a banana!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:50:07 +0530

The actress' Pune-based fan was chosen to live her life through a TV show.

Judy Greer to star in 'Two and a Half Men'

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:26:10 +0530

The actress was seen in 'Mad Love' will be playing Kutcher's ex-wife on the show.

Salman is Preity's first guest on SRK's show

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:34:10 +0530

Salman posed with Preity for a make believe film poster during the show.

'Absolutely Fabulous' to return to small screen

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:52:11 +0530

British hit comedy 'Absolutely Fabulous' is returning to television with three new specials celebrating the show's 20th anniversary.

'Lost' star Fox accused of assaulting bus driver

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:29:20 +0530

Matthew Fox was detained by police for allegedly assaulting a female bus driver.

22nd season of 'The Simpsons' comes to India

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:17:00 +0530

The American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening is one of the longest-running TV sitcom.

Sonam, Shahid to appear on KBC 5

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:37:06 +0530

The show on Sony Television that enters its fifth season this year has opened to record viewership in the top three metros.

Lady Gaga: Bollywood is theatrical fun!

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:03:59 +0530

Eccentric fashion icon Lady Gaga will make her India debut in October and is all curious to know what makes the world's largest cinema industry tick. The 25-year-old singer told talk show host and actress Simi Garewal that she loves Bollywood and would love to get to know its reigning stars better.

'Real Housewives' to be tweaked after suicide

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:59:52 +0530

Reality TV show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is being re-edited following the suicide of Russell Armstrong in a strong indication that the network plans to go ahead with the second season.

Want to lead a star's life, watch 'Live My Life'

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:09:51 +0530

Do you want to spend a day with a superstar? Watch out for UTV Stars' upcoming show "Live My Life" where every week a Bollywood star will handpick a fan and give him or her an opportunity to enjoy the glamorous life for a day.

I inspired KJo to host his talk show: Garewal

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:35:00 +0530

Simi Garewal interviewed Karan Johar for her TV show 'Simi Selects India's...'

Suicide rocks Beverly Hills 'Real Housewives'

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:52:36 +0530

The estranged husband of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Taylor Armstrong has been found dead in an apparent suicide, just three weeks before the reality show is scheduled to return to US television.

'Don't Stop Believin': Glee cast will be back

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:53:46 +0530

'Laying low' must not be in the vocabulary for the television musical comedy 'Glee'. For a show that has been on summer break, it's been an active few months for the popular series about the high school singing choir. The cast members have been on a live concert tour that is now part of the feature length 'Glee: The 3D Concert Movie', which opens in theaters on Friday, and they have been the subject of massive fan speculation over who will "graduate" from the show after the third season, which premieres on September 20.

'So You Think You Can Dance' crowns champion

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:47:58 +0530

Viewer votes overwhelmingly awarded the pixie-haired 19-year-old college student from Marietta, Ga., the title of "America's Favorite Dancer" and the $250,000 cash prize. Moore bested fierce runner-up Sasha Mallory, 23, of Bakersfield, Calif., and powerful third-place finisher Marko Germar, 22, of Los Angeles.

'Bewitched' set for a TV reboot

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:19:55 +0530

TV classic 'Bewitched' is set to make a comeback as the popular 1960s and 70s sitcom is being remade. Network executives at CBS have ordered a pilot script for a remake of the American sitcom for a potential 2012 to 2013 season show.

Cowell sued by 'X Factor' contestants

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:52:30 +0530

The contestant is suing Simon Cowell for negligence and mental anguish.

Sheridan not returning to 'Desperate Housewives'

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:32:26 +0530

The actress played real estate dealer, Edie Britt on the popular comedy drama.

Sheen plans 'Two and a Half Men' funeral party

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:20:36 +0530

The actor was fired from the sitcom and is replaced by Ashton Kutcher.

Big B is all praise for Desai's artistic calibre

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:30:22 +0530

Nitin Desai is an art director for popular films like Devdas, Lagaan, and KBC.

I enjoy doing TV shows: Sonali Bendre

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:19:55 +0530

The actress also points out that she does not want to do films right now.

Preity turns to Twitter for chat show title

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:44:44 +0530

There are rumours that Abhishek Bachchan will be the first guest on the show

'Jersey Shore' premieres to record audience

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:21:11 +0530

MTV's TV show delivered a record 8.8 million viewers on Thursday night

'Desperate Housewives' to end in 2012?

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:12:01 +0530

The 'Desperate Housewives' of Wisteria Lane might want to get their affairs in order.

Old remains gold: Dharmendra leads TRP race

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:10:48 +0530

India's Got Talent got a rating of 3.9, according to a media research agency TAM.

Marg Helgenberger is saying goodbye to 'CSI'

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:04:27 +0530

Long-running TV series 'CSI:Crime Scene Investigation' will take on a less serious tone this season as former 'Cheers' actor Ted Danson joins the cast of forensic detectives, producers said on Wednesday.

'Sex and the City' director says no to prequel

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:23:34 +0530

But King said he had not read the latest books and was not interested in exploring Carrie Bradshaw's younger self. "My Carrie Bradshaw started at 33 and I took her to 40...For me the idea of going backward and making her less evolved...is something I don't even imagine doing," he said.

Kutcher will play Internet billionaire on 'Men'

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:19:21 +0530

Ashton Kutcher will play "an Internet billionaire with a broken heart" when he arrives as the new star of "Two and a Half Men" next month.

'Axe Ur Ex' new season: Wacky revenge is back!

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:49:26 +0530

Do you want take revenge on your ex with a wacky prank? Here is your chance - Channel V is back with the new season of "Axe Ur Ex", which provides an opportunity to make your former lover go through hell for a day.

Salon famous for Palin's up-do gets reality show

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:16:48 +0530

The Alaska hair salon made famous for Sarah Palin's up-do is getting the reality show treatment in a two-part series to be aired in September on TLC.

'Dharampatni' not about Gandhiji: Harshad

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:12:56 +0530

The actor states, the show is a contemporary representation of Gandhi's ideologies.

Lady GaGa coming soon on 'India's Most Desirable'

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:51:06 +0530

American singer, best known for her style statement, will feature on Simi Garewal's show.

Charlie Sheen's 'Men' character to get funeral?

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:28:53 +0530

The screen demise of Sheen - whose role on the TV comedy made him the highest-paid actor in Hollywood - follows his firing from the show after a vicious public spat earlier this year with "Two and A Half Men" co-creator and producer Chuck Lorre.

Pamela Anderson to feature on Big Brother

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:10:47 +0530

The 'Baywatch' actress was seen in the Indian version, 'Bigg Boss' last season.

US TV show to highlight South Asian achievers

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:52:36 +0530

The segment will focus on successful, emerging and promising personalities

Russian PM to act in documentary film

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:28:31 +0530

Putin was approached for the documentary while visiting the Seliger youth camp, in Russia's Tver region. The request was made by a young TV journalist working on the camp channel.

Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC season 5

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:02:58 +0530

The stars are busy promoting 'Aarakshan' which is due release on August 12th.

I'm nervous about my TV debut: Sanjay Dutt

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:40:46 +0530

The actor will be teaming up with Salman Khan to host the 5th season of Bigg Boss.

Movie of hit show 'Entourage' will happen: Creator

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:29:42 +0530

It seems only fitting that Vince Chase and his buddies may soon be seen on movie theater screens after ending their successful run on television.

Rajesh Singh wins Rs.1 crore on Bhojpuri KBC

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:43:34 +0530

Rajesh Singh, from Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, has won Rs.1 crore on the Bhojpuri version of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', hosted by actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha.

Rakhi Sawant wants to marry Baba Ramdev

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:10:35 +0530

After stirring up trouble with 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf', actor Rakhi Sawant is back with a new show 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyan' where she chats up controversial celebrities.

Lopez charges USD 34 mn for American Idol

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:42:25 +0530

For the previous season of 'American Idol' the star was paid USD 12 million.

Aarti Chhabria is KKK4 Winner

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:32:04 +0530

Model-turned actress Aarti Chhabria has emerged the winner of the fourth season of 'Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi' after weeks of gruelling tasks involving underwater stunts, fighting off creepy crawlies and jumping off dangerous heights.

Animal protection groups cry foul at 'Khatron...'

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:46:24 +0530

Host of 'KKK4', Akshay Kumar has also been criticised for the stunts

Rs 2 cr too little to strip on TV: Poonam Pandey

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:42:52 +0530

Model Poonam Pandey wants to prove her mettle as an actress, skips television to pursue celluloid dreams.

Eva Longoria taking pole dance lessons

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:22:44 +0530

Eva is learning pole dance for her role in the 8th season of Desperate Housewives

First look: 'Two and a Half Men' revealed

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:13:01 +0530

Ashton Kutcher has replaced Charlie Sheen in the hit American sitcom.

Men now getting their due on TV: Samir Soni

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:12:13 +0530

The actor will soon be playing the central character on the new show, Parichay

Kal Penn to join 'How I Met Your Mother'?

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:21:42 +0530

Indian-origin actor Kal Penn is all set to join the cast of hit sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' in season seven.

Sanjay Dutt extremely delighted about TV debut

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:14:11 +0530

The actor will soon be seen as the host of the reality show, 'Bigg Boss 5'

Working on television is not easy: Priya Bhatija

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:04:26 +0530

The actress is currently working in 'Dwarkadheesh: Bhagwan Shri Krishna'

Captain Planet heading to the big screen

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:35:32 +0530

Captain Planet is the latest kids' cartoon character to get a big screen makeover. The animated show, which ran between 1990 and 1996, focused on an environment-saving superhero, a character created by media mogul Ted Turner, reported Contactmusic.

Sanjay Dutt excited about hosting 'Bigg Boss'

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:38:44 +0530

Charlie Sheen aims to be winning in a new sitcom

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:41:07 +0530

Charlie Sheen in a TV comedy about anger management. How can it miss?

Sheen returns to acting with 'Anger Management'

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:18:01 +0530

Charlie Sheen was earlier associated with the popular sit-com 'Two And A Half Men'

JLo-Marc to work on reality show despite split

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:02:12 +0530

The couple officially announced their separation after seven yrs of marriage

Poonam Pandey offered 2 cr for 'Big Boss 5'?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:25:15 +0530

The model caught the headlines after she said she would strip for the Indian team

Sohail Khan to make television debut

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:44:43 +0530

The show will also see participation from actors like Ankita Lokhande and Mahi Vij

'Hum' recreates the 'Hum Log' magic

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:15:01 +0530

'Hum' is not completely entertainment, it talks about today's villages' problems

'Glee' to now sing on the silver screen

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:58:35 +0530

The 3D Concert Movie, is produced by Ryan Murphy, will release in the US on August 12.

People hit by one-minute fame disease: Kirron

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:39:54 +0530

The actress will be judging the reality show 'India's Got Talent'

Mad Men, Mildred Pierce lead Emmy nominations

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:35:10 +0530

Kate Winslet was nominated for the best actress in 'Mildred Pierce'

Young+skinny=hot? Think again, say Emmy voters

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:04 +0530

Who says you have to be skinny, young and glamorous to make it in Hollywood?

Michelle, Colfer, Monteith not in 'Glee' season 4

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:51:16 +0530

'Glee' stars Lea Michelle, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith will not be returning to the fourth season of the hit TV musical.

Love, sex, dhokha...all on Indian television

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:23:09 +0530

Viewers says that the content on some programmes is no-holds-barred

'Girl with Dragon tattoo' to air on Indian TV

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:56:56 +0530

The film based on Stieg Larsson's global bestseller 'The Girl with the Dragon tattoo' is scheduled to be aired for the first time on Indian television on HBO Wednesday, 13 Jul at 9 pm.

Jennifer Lopez returning to American Idol?

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:39:20 +0530

The eleventh season of American Idol is set to start airing in January

I wanted a tall husband: Ratan Rajput

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:13:39 +0530

The actress also feels that Abhinav Sharma fulfilled all her criteria

Inside the first night of 'Big Brother 13'

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:08:41 +0530

The edited hour-long premiere condensed what actually happened over the course of about six hours when the 14 houseguests moved into the camera-filled house.

Small screen made Amitabh Big B: Dharmendra

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:38:05 +0530

Dharmendra is set to make his TV debut with 'India's Got Talent 3'

Oprah Winfrey to teach school students

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:13:00 +0530

She opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for girls in Henley in 2007

American Idol reject Toscano signs record deal

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:39:48 +0530

Pia was voted off by viewers from 'American Idol' to finish in the 9th place

Elizabeth Hurley to star in 'Gossip Girl'

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:59:36 +0530

Hurley would be playing New York media mogul Diana Payne in the fifth season

Court questions Big B, Sony TV on show promos

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:29:04 +0530

A businessman contended that the KBC promos maligned Subhash Chandra Bose's slogan

Filmmakers, channels warned against hiring Maria

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:31:20 +0530

There were rumours that the Kannada actress could appear on 'Bigg Boss'

Abhinav Sharma wins 'Ratan Ka Rishta'

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:26:00 +0530

Television actress Ratan Rajput has finally chosen her Mr Right. Delhi-based Abhinav Sharma won her hand in Imagine TV's "Swayamwar Season 3-Ratan Ka Rishta".

Wadalis bring the magical Sufi to Coke Studio

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:45:24 +0530

The third episode of Coke Studio @MTV turned out to be one of the best with Sufi maestros Wadali Brothers taking charge.

Fame-hungry kids driving India's reality TV boom

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:44:11 +0530

It is 5 p.m. and Rima Chakravorty has not eaten her lunch. Dressed in a shiny pink and green dress with gauze and sequins, her face heavy with make-up, the 14 year-old sidles up to her father and complains that she is hungry and feeling feverish.

Gossip Girl season 4 set to kick off in India

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:17:03 +0530

American show Gossip Girl season 4 is set to premier in India.

Mad Men star Jon Hamm signs new 3-year contract

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:23:25 +0530

Don Draper is getting job security and a raise.

Reality TV star Ryan Dunn dies in a car crash

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:02:09 +0530

American reality television star Ryan Dunn has died in a car crash in Pennsylvania, according to a US report.

'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' honored by TV critics

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:23:52 +0530

In what amounts to a reflection of last year's Emmys and a bold prediction of this year's ceremony. 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' won the top prizes at a new event organized by television critics.

'Gossip Girl' star Penn Badgley to play Jeff Buckley

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:19:30 +0530

'Gossip Girl' star Penn Badgley will play Jeff Buckley in a movie about the late singer/songwriter's relationship with his equally noted father, folk singer Tim Buckley, its producers said on Monday.

Did Anchal deserve to win Roadies Season 8?

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:50:29 +0530

MTV Roadies Season 8 had a disappointing end with internet and TV audiences being rather vocal about how Anchal did not deserve to win.

Islamic reality show seeks best women preachers

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:13:41 +0530

A forthcoming Islamic reality television show in Malaysia aims to find the best women preachers and change conservative mindsets on the role of women in Muslim societies.

'Bold and Beautiful' repeats as best drama

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:17:07 +0530

"The Bold and the Beautiful" won drama series honors for the third consecutive year at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night in a bittersweet ceremony that marked the impending daytime departures of two veteran soap operas along with Regis Philbin and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.

Anchal wins MTV Roadies 8, Mohit misses it

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:43:14 +0530

History repeated itself on the reality television show MTV Roadies 8 'Shortcut to hell' after five years, as a girl emerged as the winner of MTV Roadies 8. After Parul Shahi who won in 2005, Anchal Khurana is the second female Roadies winner.

Pak soldiers to act in new TV show to honour army

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:47:55 +0530

The popular drama series Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay on PTV Home channel salutes Pakistan's soldiers who are embroiled in the battle against terrorism.

Coke Studio: Kailash-Chinnaponnu steal the show

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:45:59 +0530

Coke Studio's India version premiered on MTV on Saturday amidst huge expectations and buzz among music fans. While, there were fans who were waiting for India's version irrespective, there were people who were waiting to see if the India version can be as magical as the Pakistan version. And that was the reason why Coke Studio @ MTV's first episode got a mixed response.

MTV shifts focus back on music with Roots

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:46:27 +0530

After a slew of reality shows that dominated most of its prime time slot, MTV India seems to be going back to what it originally was - a music channel that brought together the best of the world music - through an aptly named show: roots.

Glee's 'Character Dheela' promo bowls over India

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:12:49 +0530

Salman Khan's 'Character Dheela' from 'Ready' is the background score for the initial rushes.

'Coke Studio India will take you in a trance'

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:26:55 +0530

The eager anticipation is almost over as Coke Studio India hits television screens on Friday evening and singer Richa Sharma said the popular event will give musicians a chance to create their music live on stage.

ABC looking past with TV lineup, orders 13 shows

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:27:18 +0530

ABC introduced an overhauled prime-time TV schedule for next season that will feature eight new dramas, highlighted by a remake of "Charlie's Angels," the 1960s throwback "Pan Am" and a dose of workplace romance.