THE GREATEST TV STAR WARS TRIBUTES OF ALL TIME!

~As Star Movies presents Star Wars complete saga every weekend this January, here is a  look at some of the most TV tributes ~ 

Each and every movie fan has heard the term- ‘Once upon a time…in a galaxy far far away’ that showcases the longevity of the Star Wars fandom being never ending! From Easter eggs in some  of the biggest movies of the history to references in comics and TV shows, Star Wars is one such classic whose fan following leaps into generations after generations. The famed series has been ingrained in and inspired so many TV Shows over the years. 

Remember Ross’s Princess Leia fantasy? Or Sheldon’s Raggedy C3PO costume? Or maybe Barney’s Storm Trooper in his living room? We have always seen at least one episode of each of our favorite TV Shows falling back to Star Wars. 

As Star Movies has begun showcasing all the six Star Wars film every weekend this January, Here are is a look at the top shows that have dedicated their screenplays to the greatest creations of our times: Star Wars. 

1.   That 70’s show 

The show features many Star Wars references throughout their series, but one of the biggest had been the episode “ A New Hope” where the one of the characters ‘ Eric’ dreams of everyone to be in a star Wars movie making himself Luke Skywalker and his girlfriend, Donna, Princess Leia. 

2.   F.R.I.E.N.D.S

The TV show of all times! F.R.I.E.N.D.S dedicates one entire episode to Star Wars in season 3 episode “The One with The Princess Leia Fantasy” where Ross narrates of his fantasy of prisoner Princess Leia’s Gold bikini outfit which Rachel tries to fulfil latter but things turn awry. 

3.   How I Met Your Mother

The TV Show rules with almost its entire cast being die-hard fans of the movie so much that Barney owns a Stormtrooper in his living room, Ted almost broke up with his girlfriend for not liking Star Wars and Marshal creating the “Trilogy Time” tradition to watch the series every three years. 

4.   The Big Bang Theory

Almost no show has referred to Star Wars as often as The Big Bang Theory. From Sheldon’s C-3PO costume from “The Holographic Excitation” to his crazy Star Wars referenced one liners. The show mentions the movie in almost every season.

5.   Scrubs

Day dreamer J.D takes us on a Star Wars ride in the episode “My Two Dads” where he dreams of everybody in a Star War-sy situation where battles are fought with laser pens and the Janitor is a Wookie. 

6.   The Simpsons

With their satirical gimmicky narrative, The Simpsons draws a brief reference to Star Wars in the fight between Principal Skinner and Bart with the Star Wars music score in the background. 

The latest Star Wars series is soon to hit the screens this year, Catch the Complete Star Wars Saga on Star Movies this January every weekend at 12 pm to relive the fantasy.

2016 has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me as an actor says Manoj Bajpayee

Actor Manoj Bajpayee proves yet again that he is one of the finest performers in Bollywood. Last year, the two time national award winner had enthralled the audiences with his outstanding and unique performance in critically acclaimed films like Aligarh, Budhia Singh: Born to Run, Traffic and Saat Uchakkey.  Be it commercial films or short-films like Taandav, Kriti and Ouch the actor has made a strong impact in audiences mind.

From winning international awards to getting recognition at prominent film festival, to now receiving not one but two awards at the popular Bollywood award ceremony -62nd Filmfare Awards 2017, this talented actor is creating a record in itself.  Awarded as Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Male) for Aligarh and Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film for Taandav, it’s time for double celebration for the fine actor.

2016 has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me as an actor. The year has given me many reasons to celebrate. All my releases this year, Budhia Singh-born to run, Aligarh, Saath Uchakke, Traffic; as well as the shorts like Taandav, Kriti and Ouch have been wonderful experiences. Here is what I hope 2017 to be like. Looking forward to more opportunities to experiment and evolve as an actor as well as a person. Hope to see the audience support the great content in the cinema halls. I hope Budhia Singh runs again. I hope the critics will critique than criticize. I hope for more peace in the world and our country. I hope we are more tolerant towards each other, says Manoj Bajpyee.

Sony Max Highlights and Listings 18th- 31st January, 2017

WEDNESDAY	18-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	SABSE BADHKAR HUM 2
THURSDAY	19-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	ROWDY HERO
FRIDAY	20-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	THE EXPENDABLES 3(DUB)
SATURDAY	21-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	VEDALAM
SUNDAY	22-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	3 IDIOTS
MONDAY	23-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	SABSE BADI HERA PHERI 2 (DUB)
TUESDAY	24-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	Jaanbaaz Khiladi
WEDNESDAY	25-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	ROWDY LEADER (DUB)
THURSDAY	26-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	AAMDANI ATTANNI KHARCHA RUPAIYA
FRIDAY	27-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	Naan Mahaan alla
SATURDAY	28-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	HEART ATTACK
SUNDAY	29-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING
MONDAY	30-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	MUNNABHAI MBBS
TUESDAY	31-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	MAIN HOON LUCKY THE RACER (DUB)

Ayushmann and Bhumi in quirky rom-com Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Two years since their first outing, Ayushmann and Bhumi will come together again for another quirky love story titled Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, directed by RS Prasanna, that will be jointly produced by Aanand L Rai and Eros International. The film will be shot in Delhi and Haridwar in a start-to finish schedule and will release in August this year. Coincidentally , the lead pair's first film was also set in Haridwar.

Producer Aanand L Rai says, “Shubh Mangal Savdhan is a funny and layered story . These are the kind of stories I've identified with, right from the time I made Tanu Weds Manu. It is a simple narrative with an interesting bend and the reason I cast Ayushmann and Bhumi is that they fit the bill perfectly for this part. They are the sort of actors I could be friends with even if they didn't belong to the fraternity . They are simple and humble.“

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari bags Best Debut Director Filmfare Award for Nil Battey Sannata

What started as a dream for debutant director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has turned into reality! The year 2017 started for the brilliant filmmaker on a great note as she won Best Debut Director award for her internationally acclaimed film, Nil Battey Sannata at the Filmfare Awards 2017 whereas her husband-filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari bagged Best Director Filmfare award for the Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal.Receiving two awards in the family certainly makes it a double whammy for Ashwiny, who was also honoured with the Best Debut Director award for her maiden attempt at the Jagran Film Festival 2016 last year. Ashwiny says, “I am thankful to receive this important black beauty (Filmfare trophy). It just makes me believe that even more that no matter where you belong to and who you are, you have the right to dream. Thank you Filmfare. Gratitude.” Produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, Eros International and Jar Pictures, Nil Battey Sannata featuring Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak Shah and Pankaj Tripathi was also screened at the prestigious film festivals including Silk Road International Film Festival in China and BFI London Film Festival last year. Swara, who portrayed the role of a determined mother in the inspiring family film, also won Best Actress Award at the Silk Road International Film Festival.Ashwiny’s next, Bareilly Ki Barfi is a quirky and fun entertainer featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon.