TV actors do not get enough time to study a role: Hiten Tejwani
Nov 12, 2016, at 10:36 pm
Popular TV actor Hiten Tejwani stars in the latest Bollywood horror film, Saansein. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively with him regarding the film and also his journey from small screen to films
Karan dares fans to take Koffee with Karan Rapid Fire challenge
Nov 05, 2016, at 01:19 am
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): While the Koffee with Karan Rapid Fire has become the most anticipated segment of the show for fans, it leaves the biggest Bollywood celebrities quaking in their boots. Karan is now turning the tables by presenting fans with a chance to take the Rapid Fire and prove their mettle.
Koffee with Karan Season 5 set to launch on 6th November
Oct 06, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IBNS): Star World and filmmaker Karan Johar finally announced the launch date of the new season of Koffee with Karan on Thursday. The show that makes conversations go viral and headlines that spiral is set to come back from 6th Nov, Sundays 9PM only on Star World and Star World HD.
Tata Sky presents Amitabh Bachchan in 7 new avatars with its “Family Jingalala†campaign
Sep 24, 2016, at 12:30 am
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): Tata Sky, the fastest growing brand in the DTH industry and a pioneer of innovative services, has rolled out its latest ‘Family Jingalala’ campaign megastar with Amitabh Bachchan.
Star World to air popular comedy series at 10 PM from Oct 4
Sep 12, 2016, at 10:20 pm
Mumbai, Sept 12 (IBNS): For the first time ever, India’s leading English Entertainment channel, Star World and Star World HD, is all set to air two popular comedy shows starting Oct 4, weeknights at 10 PM.
Animal Planet's new catchy campaign Yeh Mera India breaks on Aug 15
Aug 05, 2016, at 10:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Animal Planet launches a new season of Yeh Mera India Starting Aug 15, every night at 8 PM, the month-long programming initiative Yeh Mera India travels across India’s most stunning national parks, nature reserves and bio-diverse regions to discover it’s rich and varied wildlife.
Discovery Channel on a quest to unravel Bose' secret
Jul 13, 2016, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): The mystery surrounding the death or disappearance of Subhash Chandra Bose, one of the most celebrated leaders of the Indian freedom struggle, has been the subject of many emotional and heated debates, myriad theories, controversy and incredible curiosity for over seven decades.
Madhuri Dixit breaks down on reality dance show set
Jul 02, 2016, at 02:08 am
Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): With three weeks to go for the grand finale of &TV's So You Think You Can Dance, the drama and excitement on the sets is palpable.
I'm a fan of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan: Remo D'Souza
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:40 am
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): Remo D'Souza is all prepped up to become an esteem judge for the show Dance+, the upcoming reality show on Star Plus.
Shekhar Ravjiani roped in as the coach on &TV's The Voice India Kids
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:34 am
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): The sensitive, soft-spoken and simple composer-singer Shekhar Ravjiani has been roped in as one of the coaches on &TV's The Voice India Kids.
Taylor Launter joins season 2 of "Scream Queens"
Jun 24, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Los Angeles, June 24 (IBNS) Taylor Lautner has been cast in a series regular role in the upcoming second season of ScreaM Queens, the comedy-horror series from award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.
First fictional show themed on cooking in Bengali hits tele-screens
Jun 22, 2016, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) In the first fictional show in Bengali themed on cooking, 'Jhanjh Lobongo Phool', a teleserial based on a culinary skilled woman's fight in home and outside is being aired on a premier TV channel.
ESPN launches local multi-sport digital products for India, subcontinent
Jun 03, 2016, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) True to its mission to serve sports fans anytime and anywhere, and in line with its long-term collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), ESPN has introduced an exciting new mobile-first multi-sport digital offering in India today with the launch of the ESPN.in website and the ESPN app.
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:58 am
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) Star India and The French Tennis Federation (FFT) are pleased to announce that they have today signed a partnership agreement giving Star India broadcasting rights for the next five Roland-Garros tournaments (from 2017 to 2021).
'Balika Vadhu' enters Limca Book of Records
May 31, 2016, at 12:30 am
Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS)Popular Indian soap 'Balika Vadhu' has added one more feather to its cap as it entered the Limca Book of Records for being the longest running show in Hindi and completed 2190 episode as of May 27.
Popular soap 'Ichhe Nodi' star Vikram now turns up in thriller genre flick
May 17, 2016, at 08:18 pm
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) Popular Bengali soap 'Ichhe Nodi' actor Vikram Chatterjee is also turning up in an upcoming thriller in Bengali which also co-stars actor-director Anjan Dutta.
Indrani Halder happy with the popularity of Goenda Ginni, says a sleuth can't be defined by gender
May 17, 2016, at 07:14 pm
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) Happy with the TRP rating of Goenda Ginni, which has created history in the genre of Bengali thriller-telly soap, seasoned actor Indrani Halder says she is happy with the way the serial has been accepted by all, including the school going children.
Parle Agro’s Appy Fizz brings Priyanka Chopra onboard
May 03, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS): After a decade since its inception, Parle Agro’s Appy Fizz has been repositioned as a very bold, memorable and a cult brand. The invigorated brand identity showcases it in a far more edgy and intriguing personality.
Pratyusha was pregnant, had abortion before death
Apr 20, 2016, at 03:30 am
Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS): TV series 'Ballika Vadhu' famed actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who committed suicide earlier in the month, was pregnant and had probably undergone an abortion not long before her death, doctors at JJ Hospital has confirmed.
Dia Mirza to make television debut with Ganga- The Soul of India
Apr 20, 2016, at 01:41 am
Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Dia Mirza embarks on a new journey as she makes her television debut with Ganga The Soul Of India on Living Foodz.
Disney’s Arjun: The Prince of Bali promoted in Kolkata
Apr 18, 2016, at 06:21 am
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Disney channels Arjun came to Kolkata's City Center 2 near Rajarhat, Newtown and promoted an event with kids on Sunday.
India’s largest Summer Bash for kids on POGO
Apr 15, 2016, at 08:44 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS) It’s that time of the year when kids across the nation are eagerly waiting for their summer vacations to begin. And what more, when POGO, the leading kids channel promises to make this much awaited summer break super exciting and entertaining.
Sony Sports Cluster unveils its regional plans for VIVO IPL 2016
Apr 08, 2016, at 01:32 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS) Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) unveiled their regional campaign for VIVO IPL 2016 to further strengthen their reach through strategic market activations and localization of content.
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:49 pm
With more prominent roles and screen time, actors of Indian origin are finally taking centre stage in American TV shows and films, says Candice Yacono, a writer based in southern California
After SRK, Honey Singh to appear on Kapil Sharma's show
Mar 31, 2016, at 04:12 am
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Yo Yo Honey Singh, India's biggest singing superstar, was out of action for 18 months as he was battling bipolar disease and is back to get his audiences grooving.
Priyanka Chopra’s Quantico season 1 returns to Star World, Star World HD & Star World Premiere
Mar 10, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Los Angeles, Mar 10 (IBNS) India’s leading English Entertainment channels – Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere, are all set to bring back TV’s biggest and hottest drama series – Quantico.
Raj Chakroborty's tryst with centuries old 'Roopkatha' tales of Bengal
Feb 23, 2016, at 08:36 am
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS) In a break from the mega urban relationship tales on the telly, film director Raj Chakroborty now brings back the lost magic of children's folk tales of Bengal as producer.
Spuul premieres Bollywood blockbuster of the year, ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’
Feb 18, 2016, at 03:29 am
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS) Spuul, the popular online streaming service for Indian cinema content has added one of 2015’s biggest blockbuster movies, Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, to its premium catalogue of movies for viewing.
Akash Aath launches mega serial on Maa Sarada's life
Feb 16, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS) Aakash Aath, one of the popular Bengali entertainment channels, recently introduced a mega serial, "Jagat Janani Maa Sarada", in the first such attempt to capture the life of Maa Sarada in small screen.
Kolkata shines on India’s Got Talent stage
Feb 12, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS) : Colors' flagship talent-based reality show India’s Got Talent has commenced auditions for the year 2016 – and the first stop was Kolkata.