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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.

A Change in the offing

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.

Jazbaa to premiere on Miniplex

Feb 11, 2016, at 02:52 am

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IBNS): Miniplex – a movie premiere service available on Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky DTH is set to premiere, Jazbaa on television, on Friday.

The new Roadster brand campaign adds a purpose to every road

Feb 06, 2016, at 12:43 am

Bangalore, Feb 5 (IBNS) After recently celebrating its third anniversary, Roadster – one of the most successful Myntra brands, has launched a brand campaign to enhance its position as the trusted outdoor companion for the young and restless.

Potol Kumar Gaanwala unifies rural-urban audience divide in Bengal, gets high TRP

Jan 29, 2016, at 05:55 pm

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS) The makers of Potol Kumar Gaanwala,, the story about the journey of a common girl with the zeal to realise her dreams of a singer, organised a media interaction one month after its telecast already made it hugely popular in Bengali households for seven days in a week virtually leaving behind several other fiction shows.

Bengali TV soap on rape-murder in rural hamlet aims to raise social conscience

Jan 24, 2016, at 07:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS) In a documentation-fictional mix of the 1980s rural Bengal, when mobile phones and satellite television were alien words and the society would have shown more alacrity in crimes against woman, a new TV soap will capture a short story by popular Bengali writer Prafulla Roy.

Arjun performs tasks himself in Khatron Ke Khiladi-Kabhi Peeda Kabhi Keeda

Jan 24, 2016, at 06:09 pm

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): Arjun Kapoor has approached Khatron Ke Khiladi-Kabhi Peeda Kabhi Keeda differently even as stepping into the shoes of a host for the very first time.

NexGTv, Priyanka Chopra, Fluence join hands to create mobi-series

Jan 21, 2016, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): NexGTv , India's biggest subscription-driven video entertainment mobile App, and Fluence – India’s largest celebrity digital network, unveiled their unique association with renowned international celebrity and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra.

Kiku Sharda arrested for mimicking Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, sent to 14-day custody

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:19 pm

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): Comedian Kiku Sharda has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in a case related to hurting religious sentiments.

IBN7 brings year end special programming

Dec 20, 2015, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): With 2016 right round the corner, IBN7 lines-up a special Year End Programming for its viewers that's sure to end 2015 with a bang.

'Dilwale' SRK joins CID team

Dec 16, 2015, at 01:46 am

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS) Just when the team of CID is enroute to solve a murder mystery, their car breaks down.

Amagi expands TV Ad Network to US, Europe, Asia, GCC, Canada, Africa and Australia

Dec 08, 2015, at 08:03 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Amagi, India’s largest TV ad network, has announced the expansion of its India ad network to key international markets – North America, Canada, Africa, Australia and Asia. Amagi will now offer an advertising platform to Indian advertisers with B4U Network and Zee Bangla in these international markets.

Debasish Chakraborty promises to entertain fans with his 'Pandemonium'

Dec 07, 2015, at 11:58 pm

Kolkata, Dec 7(IBNS) Director Debasish Chakraborty is all set to entertain Bengali TV viewers with his upcoming serial 'Pandemonium'.

Nisha Rawal unveils her cover song 'Choti Si Asha' on Children's Day

Nov 15, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Nisha Rawal has launched her second cover song 'Choti Si Asha' with children from Vatsalya Foundation.

Scarlett Wilson to perform with choreographer Salman

Oct 20, 2015, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Scarlett Wilson is ready to give a sensuous performance at Prem Ki Diwali organized by Life Ok.

Scarlett Rose associates with Shooting Films Picture Company to announce 'The Indian Bikers Unite' Fest

Oct 17, 2015, at 10:46 pm

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IBNS) The Splitsvilla 7 winner and Host of MTV's '#SexyScarlett', Scarlett Rose and the director of Shooting Films Picture Company, Abhishek Sanghavi announced the Indian Bikers Unite fest. Indian Bikers will ride to unite for 3 days from Nov 20 to 22 followed by a grand biking and music fest.

Season Two of Steven Soderbergh's turn-of-the-20th-century drama series The Knick to premiere in India

Oct 13, 2015, at 02:51 am

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IBNS) Season Two of Steven Soderbergh's turn-of-the-20th-century drama series The Knick is all set to premiere in India within just 24 hours of its US premiere – on Oct 17 on HBO Defined.