Bharat Ka Veer Putra… Maharana Pratap bags 6 awards at ITA 2013

 ony Entertainment Television’s historical magnum opus Bharat Ka Veer Putra… Maharana Pratap dominated the 13th Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards by bagging six awards beating all its competitors hands down. Maharana Pratap has been hugely appreciated and loved by the audiences since its inception. This was further solidified by this huge victory at the ITA awards. The show won 6 honors in various award categories. These were for Best Actress in a Negative Role - Aashka Goradia, Best Historical/Mythological Serial- Maharana Pratap, Best Art Direction - Sandesh & Vishwanath, Best Costumes - Nikhat Mariyam Neerushaa, Best Editing - K Rajgopal and Best Title Music/Song Track- Karthik Shah.

ITA Awards have today become the most coveted stamp of merit in the medium. And winning 6 awards at the ceremony just reconfirms our viewers love for this immensely popular show.

Stay Tuned to this record breaking show Bharat ka Veer Putra….Maharana Pratap

Every Monday to Thursday at 10.00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

MAX highlights from 1st to 16th NOVEMBER

FRI	2013-11-01	9:00:00PM	MERI JUNG - ONE MAN ARMY	DEV, RAHUL , CHARMI, NAGARJUNA
SAT	2013-11-02	9:00:00PM	ONCE UPON AY TIME IN MUMBAI DOBARA	AKSHAY KUMAR
SUN	2013-11-03	9:00:00PM	DHOOM 2	BASU, BIPASHA, BACHCHAN, ABHISHEK , RAI, AISHWARIYA , ROSHAN, HRITHIK
MON	2013-11-04	9:00:00PM	KAHO NAA... PYAAR HAI	ROSHAN, HRITHIK , PATEL, AMISHA
TUE	2013-11-05	9:00:00PM	ISHAQZAADE	ARJUN KAPOOR
WED	2013-11-06	9:00:00PM	KING NO.1	Nagarjuna,, Trisha,, Mamta, Mohandas
THU	2013-11-07	9:00:00PM	MAIN HOON KHATARNAK (DUB)	RAVI TEJA
FRI	2013-11-08	9:00:00PM	AUR EK ILZAM	DEV, RAHUL , SUMANT, CHARMI
SAT	2013-11-09	9:00:00PM	GODZILLA (1998) (HIN)	Broderick, Matthew, Reno, Jean, Pitillo, Maria
SUN	2013-11-10	9:00:00PM	AASHIQUI 2	ADITYA RAO KAPOOR
MON	2013-11-11	9:00:00PM	1920 EVIL RETURNS	TIA, BAJPAI, AFTAB, SHIVDASANI
TUE	2013-11-12	9:00:00PM	BHAVANI- THE TIGER	Balakrishna,, BENDRE, SONALI , Aarti, Agarwal
WED	2013-11-13	9:00:00PM	DON NO. 1	NAGARJUNA, ANUSHKA, DOORJE, KELLY
THU	2013-11-14	9:00:00PM	STUDENT OF THE YEAR	Sidharth, Malhotra, Alia, Bhat, Varun, Dhawan
FRI	2013-11-15	9:00:00PM	SOORYAVANSHAM (RENEWED)	KHER, ANUPAM , SOUNDARYA, BACHCHAN, AMITABH
SAT	2013-11-16	9:00:00PM	ROWDY RATHORE	AKSHAY KUMAR

Kheta Hai Dil.. Jee Le Zara Monday to Thursday @9.30pm (Mon. day 28 October - Tue day 29 October)

Monday, 28^th October - Saachi takes care of DV

DV is lying at home wrapped in blankets and with a bit of stubble. When Dilshad walks in he looks behind her and sees no one. Dilshad shakes her head in the negative and says Saachi didn't come. "Woh nahi aayegi DV. Tum kyon yeh zid kar rahe ho. Tumhara bukhar badh gaya hai. Let me call the doctor!" she says. DV is adamant. "Mujhe kuch nahi hoga. Aur doctor ko bulaogi toh main chala jaunga. Saachi zaroor aayegi. Usey aana hi padega!" Saachi goes to the terrace and peeks to look if DV is ok. DV is lying on his bed and is really unwell. Saachi sees Dilshad trying to give him some medicines, which he refuses to take. DV then starts coughing and is breathless. Saachi is really worried. Dilshad tells Saachi that DV's fever has gone to 103 and that he is delirious. Saachi says she should give him a cold compress and if the fever doesn't go down take him to the hospital. Dilshad gets angry. "Take him to the hospital??? What is wrong with you? What has gotten into you? Yeh case haarne ki sazaa de rahi ho usey yaa kisi aur cheez ki?" Dilshad says, "Aise waqt mein log dushmanon ki madad bhi kar lete hain... Aur DV toh dost hai!" But Saachi looks uncompromising. Dilshad shuts the light in Dv's room and walks down. Saachi enters Dv's room and finds that he has high fever and he is unconscious. Saachi takes the cold compress and starts to nurse him. In the morning Dv opens his eyes to see Saachi. Saachi is a bit relieved but gets back to being her strict self. Dilshad comes in and Saachi instructs her on what to do next. As Saachi is walking away Dv calls out to her and says, "Ab bhi kahogi ke tumhe mujhse pyar nahi hai?" Saachi walks out in a huff. Saachi meets Dilshad to ask her to intervene on Saachi's behalf (we could catch the scene midway where Saachi has told Dilshad everything). Dilshad tells Saachi that she knows. Saachi asks her how could she encourage such a thing. Dilshad says she finds nothing wrong in it. Dilshad pleads with Saachi that love knocks on the door only once and that she will be a fool to let go of it. Saachi walks off in a huff. DV's phone rings and it says, `sweetheart'. DV has a conversation with his mother who is now revealed. She keeps telling him to come back and is quite surprised that something has held him back for so long. "Dus din se zyada toh kisi cheez se nahi bandhte... Is baar kya ho gaya?" Dv smiles and says, "Is baar shayad poore janam ko bandh jaunga!" DV mother is puzzled and asks him forthright if it is some romance ka chakkar. DV is evasive and that's when the mother warns him. "Mazaak tak theek hai DV lekin tum jaante ho kis tarah ka parivar hai hamara... Jazbaat aur zimmedariyon mein yahan jeet sirf zimmedariyon ki hoti hai... Toh kisi ko woh ummeed mat do jisey tum poora nahi kar saktey!" DV is pensive.
Tuesday, 29^th October - Saanchi hugs DV

Ulka comes to Aaji and Nani and gives them the gossip that DV has vanished and that Dilshad is distraught. Ulka says good riddance to bad rubbish because it was only a matter of time before DV would create problems in the area. Saachi walks in at that moment and hears Ulka. Saachi is concerned about what must have happened. Saachi goes upstairs and takes her phone. She scrolls down to DV and tries to call him. The phone is switched off. Saachi then dials Dilshad who explains to saachi that DV just left without taking his stuff or saying anything. Dilshad says she has a bad feeling about this. Saachi is making tea for Aaji and Nani when she keeps a third cup in the tray and brings it. When Aaji asks her who it is for Saachi gets awkward. DV asking her to pilao her a cup of tea every morning. Saachi puts the cup away as Aaji starts speaking to her about how rude she was to DV. Nani also mentions that it is quite out of character for her to lash out at him. "Madad hi toh kar raha tha hamari!" says Nani. Saachi avoids further conversation and leaves for work. Saachi tries to start her jeep when suddenly she sees DV standing in front smiling. "Kya hua? Daddu beemar hain?" asks DV and when Saachi looks up he is not there. Saachi drives the jeep away. Saachi is driving the jeep when she sees a person asking for a lift and she remembers DV's first meeting with her. Saachi almost smiles when suddenly a truck comes from the opposite end and she swerves to the side of the road only to get flashes of DV and her earlier incident where they walked home with files in the rain. Saachi reaches the office when Mugdha says someone is waiting for her in her office. Saachi reaches there and the chair swerves towards her and it's someone else. Saachi gets a flash of DV's first meeting in the office with her. Dilshad comes running to Saachi's house. Dilshad is crying as she says the cops called her. They found DV's wallet on an accident victim who is dead. Saachi is shocked. A distraught Dilshad and Saachi enter the hospital (or wherever the body is) for identification. Dilshad blames Saachi for this situation and Saachi silently bears the guilt. The drama plays out where the dead body is shown and Dilshad is relieved that it's not DV. Saachi and Dilshad come out of the hospital to see DV standing there. Saachi is relieved and starts to weep out of relief and vulnerability.  At the same time she starts to fire Dv for leaving without saying anything. DV is amused as he says he had just gone to be alone and clear his head. Saachi doesn't allow him to finish. "Thank god you are alive... Oh my god! I'm so glad you are alive!" In an emotional state Saachi goes close to DV and embraces him. DV holds her tight and smiles, "And you said you don't care about me!" Saachi continues to cry holding on to DV as Dilshad watches them both.

 

Dhoom:3 The Game debuts exclusively on Windows Phone

Cool superbikes and hot pursuits through the streets of Chicago. Continuous gameplay and state-of-the-art graphics - Dhoom:3 The Game is available first for Windows Phone users

Slick graphics, cool cops and superbikes, mean streets and a tenacious anti-hero – Dhoom:3 The Game has it all, and more. Developed by 99Games Online Private Limited in collaboration with Yash Raj Films Private Limited (YRF), Dhoom:3 The Game launched exclusively on Windows Phone today. An endless 3D racing game where the player dons the digital avatar of Aamir Khan’s character in the movie (slated for release on 20^th December), is chased by Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, who play two cool cops. To get into the characters’ skin and onto their bikes, all you need to do is download the game from the Windows Phone Store here: http://aka.ms/Dhoom3.

Dhoom:3 The Game Highlights 
3D Superbike endless racing game set against the skyline of Chicago

• State-of-the-art graphics for slick gameplay
• Fast paced action that will test your reflexes
• Responsive Accelerometer and Tap Controls to steer you to victory
• In-Game coins can be used to buy cool bikes, racing suits and Power-Ups
• Nitro boosts will enable extreme speed
• Sonic Pulse blasts will clear your way
• Shields will protect you 
• With the launch of this game, Microsoft reiterates that all the best action is happening first on Windows Phone. Also, that it is listening to what consumers want and delivering the most exclusive apps and games to Windows Phone users first.

“With Dhoom:3 The Game, we have pushed the boundaries of mobile gameplay. The game delivers amazingly slick graphics and an immersive action-packed gameplay for Windows Phone users,” said Rohit Sobti, Vice President – Licensing & Merchandising, YRF.

“Thrilling action on cool superbikes, cops and robbers zipping through mean obstacle-ridden streets, true-to-life graphics – Dhoom:3 The Game is terrific and will keep you hooked for sure,” said Vineet Durani, Director - Windows Phone Business Group, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. “In the last few months, we have launched a slew of exclusive apps such as IRCTC. With Dhoom:3 The Game launching first on Windows, we are extremely excited that Windows Phone is a partner of choice for consumers and developers,” he added.

Rohith Bhat, CEO, 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd. said, “Dhoom:3 The Game is the first mobile game we have developed since we signed a multi-year, multi-title licensing agreement with YRF Licensing, for developing and publishing mobile games based on the Dhoom franchise. It’s been an exciting journey, and trust me, this game really brings together the best of Dhoom:3 and the Windows platform for a deeply immersive user experience.”
The Windows Phone Store offers more than 175,000 apps and has seen two billion global downloads of apps and games till date.

Set against the backdrop of Chicago, the game opens with a heist by the character played by Aamir Khan. He then needs to dodge the crime-fighting duo comprising ACP Jai Dixit and Ali (Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra). What ensues is a thrilling, action-packed chase on super bikes through the mean streets of Chicago. To win, players have to overcome heavy traffic and dodge obstacles, collect coins and achieve the maximum score. 

If you play sharp and smart, you can arm yourself with cool power-ups. While the powerful Sonic Pulse weapon will blow away everything in your path, the Shield protects you from traffic and bombs. Players can use the Nitro Boost to achieve maximum speed and zip ahead. Apart from the cool bikes and suit upgrades, these power-ups can help you improve your score and climb the Leaderboard. Check out the game trailer at http://youtu.be/wdN0Z89GkPo

Hang on! There’s more. Starting 10^th November, Microsoft and Dhoom:3 are partnering to launch a nationwide Windows Phone Dhoom:3 contest for college students. And guess what? The winner - yes you guessed it right – gets to meet Aamir Khan in person!

So, what are you waiting for? Download the game today!
About Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd.

Yash Raj Films (YRF) is the leading player in the Indian film industry and India’s premier independent Studio conglomerate. The banner has produced and distributed some of the industry’s highest grossing films. YRF handles the global distribution of its own films, with offices also in New York, London and Dubai. With its own music and home entertainment labels, design cell and post-production facilities, internet, digital, merchandising, licensing, marketing and talent management divisions, YRF also has its own state-of-the-art fully integrated Studio, producing a slate of films annually, making it an integral part of the India’s entertainment business. The Studio recently announced its foray into the International space with YRF Entertainment. More details are available at www.yashrajfilms.com.

About 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd.

99Games Online Pvt. Ltd. is all about creating fun, exciting and engaging games for mobile. In a short span of time, it has released many successful titles spanning multiple genres on mobile - Dream Star, The Jim and Frank Mysteries, WordsWorth and many more. More details are available at http://www.99games.in. 

About Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software – any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in nine cities – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
*The game will launch on other platforms after four weeks                           

Priya Dutt Inaugurated the Illumination of the Polio Eradication Awareness Campaign "END POLIO NOW" on World Polio Day! A Rotary International Initiative!

World Polio Day - 24 October! Partners, governments, civil society and communities worldwide are today marking World Polio Day, as efforts to eradicate this disease once and for all are being intensified. One such incredible effort is by the Rotary International.
In 2013, there are reasons both for celebration and concern. There has been remarkable progress over the last year, bringing us closer than ever to achieving a polio-free world.  Dr. Bharat Pandya, Member of India National Polioplus Committee along with our District Governor Lata Subraidu come together on World Polio Day to celebrate the completion of zero polio cases in the coming January by proudly projecting the Rotary Logo & End Polio Now Message on Mumbai’s prominent landmark Taj Lands End Hotel, Bandra.

The Illumination Event attended by the dignitaries & past Rotarians with gracious presence of Past Rotary International Director; Shri Ashok Mahajan. Dr. Bharat Pandya proudly mentions, “To date, Rotary has contributed more than $1.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than 2 billion children - and our work continues.  Rotary clubs worldwide continue to raise funds for critical polio eradication activities. I take immense pride in putting up the Rotary Logo to acknowledge the deeds done by our volunteers & to spread awareness about polio eradication.”

Addressing the media lens, Dr, Pandya further adds, “With your participation and support, we feel that there would be significant interest in this event, particularly given the determined effort of Rotary volunteers to raise the funds needed to fight polio in this last, most difficult stage of the eradication initiative.”