Mumbai : Star Plus wrapped up yet another successful season of its highly popular non fiction show - Nach Baliye. The show in its 6th season had an extremely successful run ever since its launch with a 4.1 tvr. There was much hype and anticipation around the 3.5 hour Grand Finale which aired on the weekend. While the ratings for the finale are yet to come out, but the hype generated around the show in the digital world was unprecedented. The show started trending on Twitter much before the telecast of the show and reached no.1 on Twitter in India. It continued to stay on top for the entire day and through the night. But the truly phenomenal achievement was that the show reached the no.1 spot on Twitter worldwide. According to the twitter tracking tool, as viewers from all over the world joined in the conversation, the hashtag #NachFinale generated over a 100 million impressions worldwide.

Speaking on this spokesperson, Nikhil Madhok, Vice-President Marketing, Star India said ‘ Not only has the show generated big ratings on TV, it has also been a huge success on digital. The show has generated more than a billion impressions on digital since its launch. We received a massive 1.5 crore votes from the audience through the series, showcasing the extent of engagement the show generated. We are delighted that it ended by trending worldwide at no.1‘

The grand finale, featured spectacular performances by Shilpa Shetty, Terence Lewis, Tamanaah Bhatia, host Karan Wahi and all the participating celebrity couples. It culminated with Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij winning the much coveted title.

Star Plus has announced the launch of Nach Baliye - Shrimaan vs Shrimati as an extension of the popular format. The show will air from 6th April, every Sat- Sun at 9pm.

MUMBAI: Remember First Sergeant Duke? Or Flint? the helicopter flying warrant officer? Or how about Gung-Ho, the Cajun Marine? or Ripcord and Roadblock? Who can forget the Joes we grew up with! India?s most popular English Movie Channel, presents G. I. Joe: Rise of Cobra as the Super Movie of the Month.

From toys, books and cartoons, G.I. Joe has leapfrogged into a major motion film franchise with its fans expanding the world over. Watch the action hit on Saturday, March 30th at 9:00 pm

Being recognized as one of the most elite military force across the world, the G.I. Joes have been the most loved team of all time. Famously known for their use of the latest next-generation spy and
military equipment to fight the corrupt armies of the enemy, the team thwarts the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization.

GI Joe: Rise of Cobra moves at a searing pace with such an astounding plot, breathtaking cinematography, spectacular visual effects and non-stop action that this movie is an experience by itself!

So don?t miss your favorite characters on G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra on March 30th at 9 pm exclusively on MOVIES NOW.

MUMBAI: The Formula 1 action moves on to Malaysia this weekend after a fascinating season-opener in Melbourne. Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen pulled off a remarkable victory at the Australian GP last week, employing a two pit stop strategy. He will be hoping to create an early gap at the top of the standings if he can claim back-to-back victories.

Red Bull driver Vettel finished third in Melbourne and will be one of the favourites at Sepang having won there in 2010 and 2011. Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso finished 12.4 seconds behind Raikkonen in second place at the F1 ROLEX Australian GP and will also be looking forward to Malaysia after taking the chequered flag last year. The pecking order at Sepang might change dramatically and it promises to be a fascinating race. Catch all the action LIVE on ESPN and ESPN HD.

Sahara Force India?s team started the 2013 F1 season on a positive note with the pair of Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta recording a rare double points finish. This is the best ever start to a Formula 1 season for the team with Sutil and Resta finishing at seventh and eighth spot during the inaugural race at Albert Park. F1 fans across the country will be looking for a similar spirited performance from the Sahara Force India team during the F1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix scheduled on 22 - 24 March, 2013.

In order to make the F1 season more interesting for Indian fans, sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports has announced a slew of initiatives that include:

-- Award-winning commentary team: This year?s exciting coverage of the F1 will see the introduction of the award-winning SKY SPORTS F1 commentary team featuring Martin Brundle, known for his wit, insider knowledge, and the ability to simplify the sport without alienating hard core fans. David Croft, another very popular name in F1 commentary, joins him as co-commentator.

-- Expanded race coverage: In addition to the qualifying sessions and main race, this season?s broadcast will expand to also include all Practice sessions LIVE, so that fans don?t miss out on any of the F1 action!

-- Expanded high definition coverage: For the first time ever, fans will have high-definition access to the broadcast of the entire F1 season, which includes all LIVE races and different studio shows.

-- Total race immersion: This season will see the launch of a new online portal, an F1 Companion Site that will provide fans with an unparalleled viewing experience, with five additional feeds for deepest immersion into the races ever!

The online site will be available in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal at http://live.starsports.com/f1.

-- Launch of brand new pre-race show: ESPN STAR Sports has launched a brand-new 30 minute race preview show titled ?Formula Friday? where Paula Malai Ali, together with former F1 driver Alex Yoong, will discuss highlights from the practice session, driver interviews and race analysis.

ESPN STAR Sports will showcase the most comprehensive LIVE television coverage of almost all races, and broadcast more than 280 hours of Formula One content with extensive coverage on its pre and post-race program, Race Day and Chequered Flag.

Catch all the F1 action this weekend like never before on ESPN and ESPN HD at the following times (in IST):

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Practice 3: 1025hrs - 1130hrs
Qualifying: 1320hrs

Sunday, March 24, 2013
Race: 1315hrs

MUMBAI : Netherland-based Exset B.V. today announced the launch of its initiative for the Philippine television cable industry christened ?The Philippine Page? at PCTA.

?Keeping in view the fact that Phillipines is on the threshold of a digital revolution of the Cable Television, we have introduced our flagship award winning Digital Monetization System (DMS) to the esteemed cable fraternity which will not only enable them to meet the challenges of digitization, and also result in multiplying their revenue stream? said Mr. Rahul Nehra, Global Head Sales & Chief Marketing Officer, Exset.

This announcement was made at the prestigious PCTA Conference held for Cable Operators titled "Digital Now". During the Conference, Exset introduced various models which could be adopted by the Cable Operators during the various phases of the cable digitization.

?Currently, the Cable Operators across Philippines? are depended on monthly subscription fee for their revenue, which will change once the DMS starts in Philippines. The TV screen is envisaged to offer itself as the most potent ? low cost ?business extension to the world of Governance, Information Services, Magazine Service, Television Commerce and Games to name a few.? said Mahmood Ul Haq, Head of Sales Asia Pacific, Exset.

Mr.Cedric Sazon ? Chairman ?Convention ?PCTA conveyed ?It is with distinct pleasure that we welcome the participation of Exset to the 2013 PCTA Convention held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. With its theme, Digital Now!, the event aims to encourage Philippine cable operators to migrate to the digital platform which will make the cable TV industry better equipped to face and address challenges brought on by new technologies and other pay TV platforms. This proposition is very much welcome as cable operators continue to look for such opportunities that will not only enhance their offerings to their subscribers but also provide additional source of revenue to their companies?.

New Delhi: This year, as India joins billions of people across the globe to observe the Earth Hour to combat the threats of global warming, Discovery Channel pledges to support the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) campaign. With this association Discovery Channel aims to raise awareness on the importance of climate change, energy conservation and inspiring individual action on these climate change. Earth Hour encourages individuals and corporates to show control on various environmental solutions through their actions.

This year?s Earth Hour is scheduled for 23 March, beginning at 8:30pm in participating locations in India.

Commenting on the association, Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President & General Manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, ?Global warming is a burning issue and WWF?s commitment to the cause by promoting awareness on alternative energy is commendable.?

Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General & CEO, WWF-India, said, ?It has been our constant endeavor to encourage a sense of belonging and ownership among people towards the planet. Earth Hour aims to motivate individuals to lead a more sustainable lifestyle through simple actions taken every day. This year?s Earth Hour message is an attempt to position renewable energy solutions as practical and upcoming options available for individuals, organizations and governments to adopt to reduce their impact on the environment.?

Discovery Channel, through its unique programming, has sensitised people about the delicate balance that needs to be struck between the process of development and the need to save wildlife and environment. Emphasising the importance of conservation of our environment, Discovery Channel will join in the campaign to spread awareness to its viewers through its wide reach across the country.

Earth Hour encourages individuals, businesses and governments to show leadership on environmental solutions through their actions, to use the campaign as a platform to showcase to the world what measures they are taking to reduce their environmental impact. The campaign is in its fifth year in the nation and has covered around 150 cities and 5 million individuals till now.

Earth Hour has splendidly brought together hundreds of millions of people around the world as it tries to gain the support of more and more people. This year?s initiative is to introduce and raise awareness about Renewable Energy as an upcoming and practical solution for consumers to do their part in creation of a healthy planet.

MUMBAI : HISTORY TV18?s unveils some startling facts about the protagonists of Mughal-E-Azam on Bollywood@100

Mughal-E-Azam; one of the greatest celluloid love lore of all time, which immortalized the epic characters of Anarkali and Salim has been in the center stage of constant media speculations mainly for its magnificence in making and the much guarded love affair between the lead pair - Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Though their affair was an open secret within the film fraternity, the clandestine relationship shared by them has always been shielded and respected.

Bollywood@100, HISTORY TV18?s tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, dedicates a special episode to Mughal-E-Azam, to bring in front some of the never known facts about the celebrated movie. In a special segment Raza Murad and Madhubala?s sister reveal some of the unheard facts about the life and love of these two iconic stars.

The half-hour tribute brings out some interesting behind-the-scenes facts of the magnum opus. Like the fact that the filming of this epic took nearly a decade, and it was reported that their six year long relationship ended before the completion. The movie that is known for its intimate depictions obviously had born the consequence of a rough breakup between its lead pair. Post their separation, much of the romantic scenes was shot under much apprehension. Actor Raza Murad, whose uncle was the writer of the epic film, reveals that there was a time when Dilip-Madhubala were not on talking terms and there was a scene where he had to slap her. Dilip Kumar slapped Madhubala so hard that she was stunned and left the set immediately.

Keep watching Bollywood@100 to know about more untold stories beyond the celluloid narrations on the big screen every Friday at 9 pm only on HISTORY TV18