MUMBAI: This week on Talk Asia, CNN?s Monita Rajpal sits down with acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie in Mumbai to find out about the film release of his internationally renowned book, Midnight?s Children and how for many audiences, events from a 30 year old literary work feel ?completely like a description of today?. The author takes CNN to his childhood home and explains how it became the setting for his Man Booker Prize winning novel. He also discusses his ?very close relationship? with India as a ?Bombay boy?, his views on the recent protests against corruption and gender violence in India and how the people of India are the ?greatest strength? of the country. He opens up about his dark years under the threat of a Fatwa placed on him in response to his controversial work, ?The Satanic Verses? and about the people who rallied to his aid, as he says, ?forming a circle around me of friendship and trust that I can live inside.? Rushdie also shares why he?s cautiously optimistic about the Arab Spring and provides a peek into his future projects in literature and show business.

Airtimes: Indian Standard Time*

Friday, February 8 at 1600
Saturday, February 9 at 1730
Sunday, February 10 at 1200
Tuesday, February 12 at 1400
Thursday, February 14 at 1100

Mumbai: This February, CNBC-TV18 is adding three new shows to its portfolio, namely Tomorrow?s Winners, Market Buzz and Business Saturday. The newly introduced shows are part of the business news broadcasters? efforts to constantly provide content that?s on the cutting edge of business developments in the country.

?Tomorrow?s Winners? and ?Market Buzz? are weekday shows while ?Business Saturday? is the new live show on weekends.

Tomorrow?s Winners is a show that will offer the best stock picks, trading strategies and ideas to gear viewers for the next day?s trading session. It will be hosted by Udayan Mukherjee and Sonia Shenoy. The show will be aired on weeknights at 11 pm.

Market Buzz will focus on F&Os, the day?s top trades and all the action from the Indian equity markets. Sonia Shenoy and Ekta Batra will host the show that will be aired on weekdays at 4:30 pm.

Business Saturday is a weekend news package that will keep the viewers up-to-date with the world of business. It will be aired in the time band of 9 am and 12 noon on Saturdays.

On the launch of the three new shows, Suranjana Ghosh, CNBC-TV18, Head ? Marketing said, " At CNBC-TV18, our constant endeavour is to ensure viewers? get the most comprehensive & varied markets? coverage and analysis. Our aim is to provide specific markets-related programming, to ensure viewers can get this information at strategic timings through the day & evening. These new shows provide critical updates, helpful guidance, trading strategies and insightful analysis. With differentiated markets? programming like this, we are confident viewers will gain an extremely informed preparedness for their trading sessions ? be it during market hours, in the evenings or during weekends."

Mumbai: The film that set the cash register ringing at the box office grossing over 138 crores worldwide, one of Bollywood?s most anticipated and successful film of the year 2012, Son of Sardaar is all set to premiere on Star Gold, on Saturday, 16th February 2013 at 9 pm.

After Singham, Bodyguard, Ra.One, Housefull 2 and Bol Bachchan; Son of Sardaar is the latest 100 crore grosser to premiere on Star Gold. The film which is actor-producer Ajay Devgn?s fourth film in the 100 crore club of Bollywood, also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla. The film has been directed by Ashwini Dhir.

The channel has rolled out a marketing campaign across the Hindi speaking markets with a combination of on-air, print, digital, outdoor and cinema promotion.

The on-air campaign for the premiere is being aired on other network channels of Star India. Star Gold will also promote the premiere on other channel genres including Bollywood entertainment, news, kids and music.

On this occasion, Mr. Hemal Jhaveri, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Star Gold, said, ?With the premiere of Son of Sardaar, Star Gold once again reiterates its promise of bringing the latest and biggest Bollywood premieres on TV. The core element for any successful Bollywood film is the entertainment quotient it provides to the audience. With Son of Sardaar being the perfect Diwali mass entertainer of 2012, we are extremely confident that the premiere shall be well received by our viewers.?

Commenting further on the premiere, he said, ?We have always received a phenomenal response for our premieres. Ra.One received 6.7 TVR; Singham got 8.7 TVR, while Bodyguard created a new record with 10 TVR. Hence, such premieres of big ticket Bollywood films are not only well received by the audience but also a fantastic platform from the advertisers? standpoint.?

With the maximum number of 100 crore Bollywood films being premiered on the channel, and the latest much talked about TV rights deal between the channel and superstar Salman Khan for his forthcoming films till 2017, Star Gold can definitely be called the Home of Bollywood Premieres for all Hindi movie buffs.

Premiere of Son of Sardaar on Saturday, 16th February 2013 at 9pm on Star Gold

MUMBAI: Dish TV, Asia?s largest Direct-to-home company today announced as best managed company in Asia in the Media sector by Leading international magazine Euromoney for the Euromoney?s ?Best Managed and Governed Companies ? Asia poll 2013?.

Euromoney, the leading financial International magazine Euromoney trading ltd, London and Euromoney?s "Best Managed and Governed Companies - Asia poll 2013" is one of the most reputable polls in Asia. This is the 14th year of the event and it is highly recognized by capital market participants. Being honoured with these highly regarded awards demonstrates that investment managers, analysts and capital market participants affirm Dish TV?s excellent management performance and corporate governance with high recognition for the leading standards of execution capability and transparency in Asia.

The result is based on poll conducted among a total of 144 leading equity analysts at the largest investment banks and research houses in the Asia Pacific region. Analysts were asked to name the companies they found most impressive across a number of factors including management accessibility, accounting transparency, profitability, growth potential and corporate governance procedures amongst others.

Mr. R.C. Venkateish, Chief Executive Officer, Dish TV India stated that, ?We are very proud of the acknowledgement that Euromoney has given us. This success is the result of continuous efforts of the team, ensuring that investors and stakeholders confidence is maintained through transparency and good governance. We have always believed we have a strong investment case and will continue to push the barriers by gaining further access to a wider investor base. Such recognition of our efforts incites us to move forward with the same zeal and enthusiasm.?

MUMBAI:The biggest Hollywood stars turned out to attend the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, in which actors voted to honor their peers? outstanding performances from 2012. The awards will be aired exclusively on Zee Studio on the 9th Of February at 10:30 pm.

The stars of television and film voted on the year?s best performances, and the winners closely matched previous ceremonies. This year the highlights of the ceremony included Jennifer Lawrence winning the Best Actress award for Silver Linings Playbook and Tommy Lee Jones winning his first major award for his supporting role in Lincoln and the Academy Awards. Anne Hathaway won her first SAG award for her supporting role as the tragic Fantine in musical "Les Miserables."I got my SAG card when I was 14 and I have loved every single minute of my life as an actor," said Hathaway, accepting the statuette.

Hollywood actors picked the best performances of 2012 in film and television at the screen actors guild awards that will likely define some of the top Oscar races next month. But before the festivities and speeches kicked off at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards Hollywood?s best and brightest brought their A-game to the red carpet -- and carried on their wit throughout the evening.

The winner list is given below along with the categories

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominees: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Les Mis?rables, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook Winner:Argo

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominees: Bradley Cooper- Silver Linings Playbook, John Hawkes- The Sessions, Hugh Jackman- Les Mis?rables, Denzel Washington- Flight Winner: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Nominees: Jessica Chastain- Zero Dark Thirty, Marion Cotillard- Rust and Bone, Helen Mirren- Hitchcock, Naomi Watts- The Impossible Winner:Jennifer Lawrence- Silver Linings Playbook

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nominees: Alan Arkin- Argo, Robert De Niro- Silver Linings Playbook, Philip Seymour Hoffman- The Master, Javier Bardem Skyfall Winner: Tommy Lee Jones- Lincoln

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Nominees: Sally Field- Lincoln, Helen Hunt- The Sessions, Nicole Kidman- The Paperboy, Maggie Smith- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Winner: Anne Hathaway ? Les Mis?rables

Category: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominees: 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory, Glee, Nurse Jackie , The Office Winner:Modern Family

Category: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominees: Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Homeland, Mad Men Winner:Downton Abbey

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Nominees: Ty Burrell- Modern Family, Louie C.K.- Louis, Jim Parsons- The Big Bang Theory, Eric Stonestreet- Modern Family Winner: Alec Baldwin- 30 Rock

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Nominees: Edie Falco- Nurse Jackie, Amy Poehler- Parks and Recreation, Sofia Vergara- Modern Family, Betty White- Hot in Cleveland Winner: Tina Fey- 30 Rock

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Nominees: Steve Buscemi- Boardwalk Empire, Jeff Daniels- The Newsroom, Jon Hamm- Mad Men, Damian Lewis- Homeland Winner: Bryan Cranston- Breaking Bad

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Nominees: Michelle Dockery- Downton Abbey, Jessica Lange- American Horror Story: Asylum, Maggie Smith- Downton Abbey, Julianna Margulies The Good Wife Winner: Claire Danes- Homeland

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Nominees: Woody Harrelson- Game Change, Clive Owen- Hemingway and Gellhorn, Bill Paxton- Hatfields and McCoys, Ed Harris- Game Change Winner: Kevin Costner- Hatfields and McCoys

Category: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Nominees: Nicole Kidman- Hemingway and Gellhorn, Charlotte Rampling- Restless, Sigourney Weaver- Political Animals, Alfre Woodard- Steel Magnolias Winner: Julianne Moore- Game Change

The Screen Actors Guild ceremony is among the most-watched during Hollywood?s awards season because actors make up the largest voting bloc in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars. The SAG honors are chosen by about 100,000 actors working in the United States.

Zee Studio is the proud presenter of the Screen Actors Guild Awards which were held on 27th January and included the biggest stars in Hollywood. The telecast of the awards is due on the 9Th of February at 10:30 pm

Catch Screen Actors Guild Awards exclusively on Zee Studio on 9th February at 10:30 pm

MUMBAI: The greatest fear is not death, but how it comes... First time on Indian Television, MOVIES NOW, India?s No. 1 English Movie Channel will present its audience with the most enthralling action adventure that has gripped movie lovers all over the world last year. Premiering on Indian television will be the Hollywood Blockbuster ? The Grey, starring Liam Neeson. Don?t miss this nail biting Hollywood blockbuster on February 7th at 9pm only on MOVIES NOW Xclusive.

Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, The Grey is an impeccable example of a person?s determination to face his fears and achieve his goal. If you let the fear overcome you then, nothing is impossible. The American suspense thriller drama is adapted from a short story, Ghost Walker which highlights a thrilling tale of a group of oil men stranded in Alaska after a plane crash, who fight to survive in the wilderness as they are being chased by a pack of wolves in the harsh and mercilessly cold weather.

In this unruly escapade, Liam Neeson essays the role of a skilled huntsman who leads a group of rough necked men so they can return back home. Their journey embroils in a daily combat with the wild Atlantic wolves which puts these survivors in various life threating
situations. Watch the fascinating drama as the sheer fight for survival will drive you to the edge of your seats.

What makes this action thriller intensely powerful is how every small element is given justice to the fullest with its amazing special effects and award winning performances.

MOVIES NOW Xclusive, The Grey is sponsored by Toyota Fortuner, HDFC Life & Dulux Velvet Touch.