Mr. Bachchan Unveils the Hot Seat Aapke Shehar KBC Van

The Celebrated “Hot Seat” of the No. 1 show Kaun Banega Crorepati will now travel across the length and breadth of India giving the common man an opportunity to experience KBC right in his city. The ‘Hot Seat Aapke Shehar’ was unveiled by the iconic host of the show Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai today as part of the promotional activity for KBC.

The promotional van will travel through the following cities - Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Rohtak, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Howrah, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Nagpur and Bhopal and in each city the van activity will be on for 2 to 3 days culminating in a small event where the selected lucky participants from the city will get a simulated experience of sitting on the “Hot Seat” and answer the questions asked by Mr. Bachchan from a recorded video. The lucky winners will win attractive prizes.

Speaking on this occasion, Danish Khan Senior VP and Marketing Head said, “Hot Seat Aapke Shehar,” is a promotional initiative designed to drive the brand experience of KBC. It will touch millions of our viewers and give them an opportunity to engage with a show they love so much and  experience the magic first hand. We are confident that they will shower the same love this season also.”

So calling all aspiring Crorepatis, get ready to sit on the hot seat as “Hot Seat Aapke Shehar” is coming to your city soon.

About Sony Entertainment Television: 

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) backs Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which is India’s leading television network. It comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel, SAB; a family comedy entertainment channel; SIX, a premier sports entertainment channel, PIX, the English movie channel and MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel. 

Since its launch in October 1995, SET has created a unique space for itself in the Indian Television industry. Pioneering new waves in television programming, with blockbuster movie premieres, big format non – fiction shows and an impressive array of fiction shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Entertainment ke liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kuch to Log Kahenge, Parvarrish, CID and Crime Patrol. 

Sony Entertainment Television has been providing strong platforms for over 700 brands to reach over 50 million households in India. In addition, Sony Entertainment Television is also available in US, UK, Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji Islands and Seychelles. In total, SET influences over 300 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent, and the South Asian Diaspora worldwide. 

Sony Entertainment Television is a part of the network of channels distributed by The One Alliance - a joint venture between Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. and Discovery Communications India. Other channels in the One Alliance network include Sony HD, MAX, SAB, MIX, PIX, SIX, SIX HD, AXN,  Animax, Aath, Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo Discovery Kids and Discovery HD World, it also distributes the leading News network in the country - the TV Today Network channels - Headlines Today, Aaj Tak and Tez and the premium Sports’ channels - Neo Prime & Neo Sports.  

About MSM

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) backs Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which is India’s leading television network. It comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel and SIX, India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel. Multi-Screen Media’s channels are available across the Globe and influence over 400 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent, and the South Asian Diaspora worldwide.

SONY Entertainment Television, Sony HD, MAX, SAB, MIX, PIX, SIX, SIX HD, AXN, Animax, Aath, Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo Discovery Kids and Discovery HD World, it also distributes the leading News network in the country - the TV Today Network channels - Headlines Today, Aaj Tak and Tez and the premium Sports’ channels - Neo Prime & Neo Sports.

About BIG Synergy:

As a leader in the field of non - fiction shows, BIG Synergy has had a rich haul of multiple nominations and 16 awards in the last couple of years, including the Indian Telly Award for Production House of the Year, for its excellence and variety of programmes, and the TV Show of the Decade at the Big Star Entertainment Awards for Kaun Banega Crorepati.

BIG Synergy is now producing television programmes out of 4 centres - in Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.

In association with Reliance Media works (earlier known as Adlabs), the company has recently been renamed BIG Synergy Media Ltd, part of the BIG Entertainment group of Reliance ADAG.

For more information, log on to – www.bigsynergy.tv

Live from the Console edition 16

LIVE FROM THE CONSOLE is back with enthrallinggigs by Gayathri (Pop), The Koniac Net (Indie Rock) and NikhilD’Souza(Indie/Pop) and a Hinglish Drama Thriller - The Untitled KartikKrishnan Project (Independent Film) 
 Indie music platform, Live from theConsole promises another fun filled Saturday night with outstandingartists offering breakthrough musical experience 
This time,Live from the Console promises to present an evening that will stun the musicaficionados with TheUntitled Kartik Krishnan Project (Independent Film) followed by performances from Gayathri (Pop), The Koniac Net(Indie Rock) and Nikhil D’Souza(Indie/Pop).
Gayathri(Dubai) - Using her voice as herprincipal instrument, independent Singer/Songwriter Gayathri's music effortlessly meldscultures, underpinning them all with her rich, soulful vocals and heartfeltlyricism. Born in India, raised in Dubai and currently based in London,Gayathri's music draws fromthe Indian Classical music of her childhood and the world of Western alternativemusic. After the release of two EPs and a music video that received raves, twosuccessful self-funded tours around Europe, she is currently recording herfirst full-length album, which was successfully crowd funded in May2012. With these raw elements and her own shining creative spirit, shebends notes and form to create new sounds that are at once strikingly modernand utterly timeless.
The Koniac Net - The Koniac Net’s recent album, "One Last Monsoon", wasprimarily recorded in the songwriter's (David Abraham) bedroom - an aptenvironment for an album, which essentially sounds like a love letter to theIndie & Alternative genres, as well as the artists/bands that allow thesegenres to thrive.
Tracks from"One Last Monsoon" have already gained airplay in the U.S., U.K.,France, Morocco, Australia, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Canada,Hungary, and Greece (with more on the way!). After receiving numerous requeststo tour internationally, in June of 2012, the Koniac Net transformed from aone-man-project to a 6-piece band
Nikhil D’Souza - aguitarist/singer-songwriter from Mumbai who has been the voice of manysuccessful indie-acts and Bollywood songs. Having played with several bands,Nikhil is a young, yet seasoned artist and a great live performer. Nikhil’ssong-writing and unique voice has taken him all over India and to festivals inAustralia, Singapore, Ukraine and more. Hard to categorize, Nikhil’s music isas pop as it is alternative with folk influences
So,catch on the acts at Live from theConsole, Saturday 25th August 2012 from 6.30 PM onwards,Recording Theatre, Mehboob Studio (BandraWest). 
Ticket Price:  Rs.250/-

Krishendu sen 's "Sound of soul" a soulful performanc​e ,a fiery show of fiery Tiger production​s

Krishendu sen Chairman of katha group and Fiery Tiger's Productions Announces "Sound of Soul"group of performers,a band  rahul vaidya ,anushka manchand,benny dayal and saapna mukherjee first unveiling show was a stunner amongst all present Viju shah makes his comeback after a long time Krishnedu sena nd sahara shree Subroto roy were visibly glad and Subroto roy mentioned to krishnedu sen "that the "sound of soul"has completely entralled him .The band performed soulfully to a packed house Roman sen ensured smooth going of the Pyarelal,zarine khan ,asha bhonsle ,shaimak davarThe evening was hosted by jai bhanushali

Bollywood came for Hardik Hundiya's 1st International Diamond day celebration at Sun Ville Banquets,Worli.

Hardik Hundiya planned this International Diamond day last year only but due to blast he planned the day this year on 12th August every year will be celebrated as International Diamonds day.Bharat Bhai Shah ,Ashit Modi ,Raj Purohit and Niranjan Hiranandani came for the function.Hardik Hundia invited nine actress from Bollywood as there are nine rashis or planets . Aditi Govitrikar,Aamna Sharif,Vidya Malavde,Meghna Naidu,Chitrashi Rawat,Bhagyashree,Sanober Kabir,Shefali Zariwal and Shama Sikander were the nine special guest who launched Hira Manek Paper new edition and unveiled the diamond.Hardik Hundia also planned musical day with different musicians to enjoy the celebration.Saeeda Imtiyaz from Pakistan also came to be part of this event.

Renaming Aashirwad would hurt Rajesh Khanna’s soul, says Anita Advani

The late Rajesh Khanna’s ‘lady love’ Anita Advani, whoreportedly had a long-standing live-in relationship with the megastar at hisBandra bungalow Aashirwad, is extremely upset, hearing the buzz about the latemegastar’s bungalow being renamed Vardaan. 
“If the rumours are true, it would hurt Kakaji’s (RajeshKhanna’s) soul,” quipped Anita Advani, adding that “Aashirwad is synonymouswith Rajesh Khanna”. 
She particularly found the name-change talks upsetting, asshe said, the name Aashirwad was given to the bungalow by Rajesh Khanna’sfather. 
“Kakaji used to fondly remember and tell me how the bungalowwas named Aashirwad. When they were looking for a new name for the bungalow,his father had thought for a long time and then suggested the name Aashirwad.Kakaji has mentioned that his father said, ‘You’ll be a star and people willwrite letters and fan mail to you. Whenever they write your name on theletters, they will write the words – Rajesh Khanna Aashirwad. So in a way, theywould always be giving you their Aashirwad (blessings).’ That was the lovelythought behind the name,” reminisced Anita Advani. 
Remembering her years with the megastar, Advani remarked,“Kakaji used to say that this (Aashirwad) was the ‘most favourite’ name givenby his father. The bungalow was also his most prized possession, which hewished to convert into a museum and his last wish should be fulfilled. In fact,together, over the years, we both designed its interiors with a long-term planto convert it into a museum.” 
Advani further added that she was “perturbed by the suddenname-change talks. What sense does it make? If it’s true, it’s a weird move anddoesn’t sound nice.” 
Reacting to claims about her asking for a stake in Aashirwad,Advani’s spokesperson Dale Bhagwagar stated, “It’s false that Ms Advani hasclaimed a stake in the bungalow. But she has maintained that Mr Rajesh Khannawished to turn it into a museum for his loving fans.”