Sony Max Highlights and Listings-20th-31st December, 2017

WED	20-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	AZHAR
THU	21-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	RAKTH CHARITRA
FRI	22-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	SARABJIT
SAT	23-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	SULTAN
SUN	24-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	MUBARAKAN
MON	25-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	Gopala Gopala
TUE	26-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	KANCHANA 2
WED	27-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	Janta Garage
THU	28-Dec-17	09:00:00PM	KASHMORA
FRI	29-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	KAASHMORA 2
SAT	30-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	Kanchana Returns
SUN	31-Dec-17	08:00:00PM	KANCHANA

Sony Max2 Highlights and Listings- 19th – 31st December, 2017

TUE	2017-12-19	7:00:00 PM	DAATA	MITUN
WED	2017-12-20	7:00:00 PM	JUDWAA	SALMAN KHAN
THU	2017-12-21	7:00:00 PM	MEHNDI	RANI MUKHARJI
FRI	2017-12-22	7:00:00 PM	INDIAN	SUNNY DEOL
SAT	2017-12-23	7:00:00 PM	MUNNA BHAI MBBS	SANJAY DUTT
SUN	2017-12-24	7:00:00 PM	SOORYAVANSHAM (TBC)	AMITABH BACHCHAN
MON	2017-12-25	7:00:00 PM	TAHALKA	DHARMENDRA, ADITYA PANCHOLI
TUE	2017-12-26	7:00:00 PM	KOI MIL GAYA - NEW PRINT	HRITIK ROSHAN
WED	2017-12-27	7:00:00 PM	LOHA - DHARMENDRA	DHARMENDRA
THU	2017-12-28	7:00:00 PM	QAHAR	SUNNY DEOL, SUNIL SHETTY
FRI	2017-12-29	7:00:00 PM	HUKUMAT	DHARMENDRA
SAT	2017-12-30	7:00:00 PM	KARAN ARJUN	SALMAN KHAN, SHARUKH KHAN
SUN	2017-12-31	7:00:00 PM	BIWI HO TO AISI	REKHA

Vikram Bhatt's production house all set to launch its own multiplex on phone

Ace Director and Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt who is known for his work in films, television and the digital space, will soon be adding another feather to his hat. Vikram Bhatt is all set to launch his own video on demand app and his production house 'Loneranger' will produce content for this mobile platform.

In January 2017, VB on the Web, a YouTube platform was launched now taking their digital endeavours further Vikram Bhatt is all set to launch his own ‘VB-Theatre on the web’ app on 27th January 2018 that also marks his birthday. The app will witness the launch with an original series ‘Untouchables’, which is already in production. This show ‘Untouchables’ directed by Krishna Bhatt and starring Vikram Bhatt himself, will premiere on the OTT platform.

Speaking about this Vikram said, “The app we are launching is a very different concept. It’s actually a multiplex on your phone. So when you download the app, you don't have to subscribe, you get various shows and each and every show has a ticket price of its own, very much like a multiplex theatre. So you the watch the show that you want and only pay for that show making it more accessible.”

Creativity is very subjective: Ravindra Gautam

Producer Ravindra Gautam has made quite a mark in the industry. His current show Meri Durga has been doing exceedingly well and the producer says that the show has taught him a lot. “I feel elated with such a good response and get huge inspiration to do better stuff with such different storylines. Actually, the success of Meri Durga has inspired me to look into not so regular concepts and the show has also proven that there also is life beyond regular Saas-bahu sagas,” he says.

Having been a director himself, there are times when he feels differently than the person who is directing, says Ravindra. “It happens many times. Creativity is very subjective. A creative POV always changes from person to person. I may have a totally different outlook on a scene and the director may look at it totally differently. So I always make it a point to brief all creatives, directors, on the show so that we all are on the same page and as the channel looks at the show from my perspective, I always tell them how I have conceived a scene and to execute it likewise,” he says.

Ravindra has never minced his words and have stood up for things that matter to him. He has often expressed his concern with kids participating in reality shows. However, these still continue. “See they will never stop till the parents understand that a fruit is only plucked when mature. Early ambitions of parents have mostly ruined a child's childhood and his future. It's good to promote a child's talent as it boosts his confidence but a parent must know where to draw a line. For everyone else, it's a money-spinning business and they won't shy away from playing with a child's emotions or showering mindless accolades just to fetch TRPs,” he says.And what is the secret behind successfully casting children in shows? “First and foremost a child must look and behave like a child which is so hard to find these days. We cast a child to portray childhood and if that only is missing what's the use. I was really lucky to find Ananya Agarwal as young Durga whose innocence as a child was totally intact. And all credit goes to her parents for keeping her childhood intact,” he says.

TV has changed a lot over the years. While mythological shows often have an extravagant budget, the budgets of regular shows have really been toned down, says Ravindra. “Leave aside some mythological/ historical shows, regular TV shows are seeing a decline in budgets. Also, off late, since some small budget shows are performing well on TRP charts, they have become a new model for broadcasters,” he says.

With so many options in the digital space, the audience has taken to watching their shows online. However, this can never replace TV, says Ravindra. “TV and Netflix have a totally different audiences. TV has reached the length and breath of our country's interiors and we must cater to their tastes. Netflix and other digital platforms have an urban base even of the youth. Let's not confuse ourselves when we say youngsters or the youth are moving away from TV. There are just a small fraction which belongs to the urban category. Youth in the interiors still don't have access to high end data network and still watch TV only. Shows must always be made keeping in mind the television audience,” he says.

In fact, TV producers have a big responsibility on their shoulders. “TV goes inside the homes of people and families, who watch it together. So I feel it has the power to bring about the biggest of change and if we as makers can contribute in making a better society, it'll be a great way to give back to the society from which we derive all our stories,” he says.

Being a public figure is not easy and Ravindra has had his share of problems in this area. He was confused with someone who tweeted against actor Priyanka Chopra and was ridiculed on social media. “Little is a small word for the harshness public figures receive. It's so hard for them to maintain and live and enjoy a personal life. There might be many pros of these social networking apps but the ease it has given to anyone and everyone to comment rebuke abuse celebs is the worst disadvantage,” he says.

The producer-director’s journey has been long and he has overcome many obstacles along the way. “Hardships were many, some still continue but it all depends on how you look at those hardships. I have always taken them as challenges and tasks one needs to overcome to reach a summit. Any hardship has the capability to break you or make you stronger, it's the way you look at it,” he says.

Being sexy is much more than having a good body: Vivian Dsena

Here is some great news for the fans of actor Vivian Dsena. The actor has been featured in the Top Sexiest Asian Men 2017 list, released by London-based paper Eastern Eye. In fact, the actor has ranked 4th and has beaten actor Fawad Khan who's on number 6. 

“I am really thankful and grateful to my fans that they voted for me and showed me so much love. This is the 6th time in a row that they have put me on the list,” he says, adding, “People have this perception that only a good body means sexy. I have not had six-pack abs since so many years and neither do I intend to have them, unless required for a role. A good personality is more important, it's all about how you carry yourself.” 

Ask him what is the best compliment that he has got for the way he looks, and he says, “People have said that whatever I wear, I look comfortable and that's the whole idea. I don't wear something which I am not comfortable in. If you are not comfortable with what you are wearing, and if you are faking it, it will show. So I guess you got to be comfortable in what you are wearing and how you carry yourself.” 

While many actors give physical appearances importance, Vivian disagrees. “I don't think so because I don't think only good looks can do justice to an actor’s life. You need to be good at acting as well. Being a good actor is more important than looking good. In India, where television is such a big medium, you need to connect with the audience eventually. There are so many good looking people but ultimately we all know there are only top 10 good actors in the industry. Looks are important but they are not mandatory,” he says. 

And what is it that he loves about the way he looks? “I wanted to keep working on my body but due to the injury set back, I couldn't. I can still look much better and fitter which I was during Khatron Ke Khiladi and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. The injury set back did not let me workout and run and I think I will bounce back. As far as my whole personality is concerned people say my eyes are the most important part of my personality and I don't have to say my dialogues, they speak it all. I think that's my strength,” he says. 

Being sexy is a lot more than looking good, says Vivian. “Having a good personality, carrying yourself well and having a good aura when you walk,” he adds. 

Meanwhile, the actor, who is seen as Harman in Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, has been getting a great response from the audience. “People are loving it. I am sure that every girl f will wish to have a husband like Harman because he doesn't discriminate between a normal girl and a transgender,” he says.