MUMBAI: Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the audio rights of Dharma Productions? Hrithik Roshan,Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt-starrer Agneepath.

Commenting on the acquisition of Agneepath?s music rights, Sony Music India Marketing Director Sanujeet Bhujabal said, "Sony Music is proud to be associated with Dharma Productions cult classic Agneepath. The six new songs of this film are not only original and refreshing but also soulful and unforgettable. This is our 11th venture with Dharma and it?s always a matter of pride and a great experience to work with them. The soundtrack is varied and we expect a great response from music enthusiasts."

Agneepath is one of the much awaited movies of 2012 and a great addition to the growing repertoire of Sony Music. To reach out to music lovers with the six rocking chartbusters from the film, Sony Music will first release Chikni Chameli digitally on December 12, the digital album will be available on December 16 while the physical release will be on December 19 across key retail outlets.

The soundtrack features voices like Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod & Shreya Ghoshal with the highlight being a sizzling dance number Chikni Chameli filmed on Katrina Kaif.

Karan Malhotra?s remake of this cult classic comes alive with sensational musical compositions by musical duo Ajay-Atul.

MUMBAI: One of Imagine TV?s most loved and successful series Baba Aiso Varr Dhundho has moved 18 years ahead in the story where India will see its favourite character ? Bharati essaying the role of a mother-in-law and taking the story to the next level. The show will see the entry of a host of new characters promising to up the entertainment and drama quotient.

Post this leap, the story will progress to the lives of Bharati and her two sons ? Vihaan and Akaash. The entry of women in their lives ? Kopal and Pari will add an interesting twist to the tale. Tabrez Khan will be essaying the role of Bharati?s elder son ? Vihaan while Akaash, her younger son, will be played by Raj Singh. Shalini Sahuta will portray the character of Pari and Kopal?s role will be played by Adithi Tailang.

Commenting on the 18 year leap, the leading lady of Baba Aiso Varr Dhundho, Juhi Aslam said, ?The serial has taken a fascinating twist with an 18 year leap and I?m really excited about playing the role of a mother- in- law. It?s a totally different character to explore and I?m very thankful to Imagine TV for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to working with my new family on the show now?

The new cast seems equally enthusiastic in joining Bharati on one of India?s most unique and dramatic shows.

?I have been following the show since its launch. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of such a popular show? commented Raj Singh (Akaash)

Tabrez Khan (Vihaan), ?I am really happy to be given an opportunity to play the important role of Vihaan in the show. I look forward to giving it my best shot?.

Aditi Tailang (Kopal), ?It feels good to be a part of such a popular show and I hope to continue entertaining the audience who has been following this show for long?

?I am an excited to be a part of this show. I am hopeful that the audience will continue to support and love the show, like they have in the past?, Shalini (Pari)

Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo is a story of Bharti - a woman with a beautiful heart and an abundance of talent, however she faces rejection and ridicule just because she is a dwarf and we have witnessed her journey of how she overcame that. It will be exciting to see Bharti now play the mother- in- law where we will see a different phase of her life.

Commenting on the generation leap, Mr. Vivek Bahl, Chief Content Officer, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. Said ?Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo is a unique concept which has found loyalty amongst audiences across the country. The story was now at a crossroads where the next logical step for us was to take it to the next level and introduce new characters and a different angle to the story. We are optimistic that people will continue to love this show as they have done in the past.?

MUMBAI: After a series of hit song compilations - 101 Rafi Hits, 101 Mukesh Hits and 101 R.D.Burman Hits, Shemaroo Entertainment now releases 101 Kishore Kumar Hits, a 3 DVD premium pack.

The compilation includes selectively chosen 101 solo songs of Kishoreda which very well captures a range of moods of the versatile singer. It includes his peppy numbers like ?Meri Umar Ke Naujawano?? , ?Jab Chaha Yaara Tumne..? to romantic songs like ?Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas?.?, ?Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se?? , emotional and sad songs ?Ye Laal Rang?.?, ?Tu Auron Ki Kyun Hogaee?.? to fun filled numbers ?Jahan Teri Ye Nazar Hai?.? and many more.

Experience the different moods of an unparalleled talent - Kishore Kumar. Get home your copy of the DVD now!!
101 Kishore Kumar Hits in a premium 3 DVD pack economically priced at Rs 299/-

MUMBAI: This December, MOVIES NOW brings back one of Hollywood?s hottest action stars ? Sylvester Stallone! Every Friday at 9pm, Sly will bring to your TV screens explosive stunts with his glorious action movies like The Specialist, Tango & Cash, Rocky Balboa and Escape to Victory. The movies pack a punch only on MOVIES NOW!

Starting with Tango & Cash, in this film Sylvester Stallone teams up with Kurt Russell in this action-adventure. Together, Tango and Cash are the two best narcs in LA, and cause drug - Baron Yves Perret no end of distress. So Yves arranges for Tango and Cash to be framed for a crime which ultimately lands them into a security hell-hole. Thrown into prison with most of the criminals they helped convict, it appears that they are going to have to trust each other if they are to clear their names! Catch the 2 awesome cops in Tango & Cash tonight at 9 pm only on MOVIES NOW.

Get ready to meet the legend as next in line is none other than Rocky V! Rocky holds its rightful place in the chronicles of motion picture history as one of the best-loved film stories and one of the best sports series ever made. In the fifth installment of this illustrious series, Rocky V reluctantly retires from boxing and becomes a trainer. Watch this action packed movie on 16th December at 9 pm on MOVIES NOW.

Next up is ?Escape to Victory?. The movie sees Sly playing the character of a soccer trainer. Set in World War II, a group of Nazi officers come up with a propaganda event in which an all star Nazi team would play a team composed of Allied Prisoners of War in a Soccer game. Robert Hatch (Sylvester Stallone) is enlisted to assist the allied prisoners to train for the event. The prisoners plan to use the game as a means of escape from the camp.

Ending the series is ?The Specialist?, watch Stallone team up with the gorgeous Sharon Stone in this slick action packed thriller. Ray Quick, a retired CIA bomb expert is forced out of his hiatus by May Munro (Stone) to help her get revenge on the powerful organized crime family. Watch these two superstars as they work towards breaking a web of deceit, greed and treachery to destroy a powerful drug-lord in this sizzling block-buster on 30th Dec at 9pm.

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Tune in to MOVIES NOW as excitement and entertainment collide to give viewers some of the best of Hollywood be it the stars or their films! Catch Flex on Stallone every Friday at 9 pm!

MUMBAI: A unique concept offering FREE Bus tickets to people traveling across Maharashtra 9X Jhakaas, Maharashtra?s first Marathi Music channel is offering ?Free? ride to people traveling across Maharashtra on a special 9X Jhakaas Bus. Titled ?Life Banawel Jhakaas? this on-ground activity will take place across Maharashtra on a special ST bus arranged by 9X Media.

A special 9X Jhakaas branded Bus will travel across key towns and cities in Maharashtra offering free tickets for more than 10 days. Making the life of the commuters ?Jhakaas?, ?Life Banawel Jhakaas? campaign of 9X Jhakaas will provide commuters a memorable experience with exciting on-the-spot contests and fun activities, besides the free ride to their destination. The commuters will not only reach their respective destinations but will also win super cool 9X Jhakaas goodies and gifts during the journey.

Starting 8th December 2011 this 9X Jhakaas branded Bus will travel across the key towns of Maharashtra including Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Pandarpur, Solapur, Latur, Beed, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Nashik, Thane and Mumbai amongst others. This 9X Jhakaas Bus ensures that the commuters not only reach their destination but their journey will also be made a memorable one with opportunities to win goodies.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Punit Pandey, Sr. Vice President & Business Head ? 9X Media Group said "9X Media has always endeavored to provide its viewers with the best and the latest music coupled with the iconic animated characters which provide entertainment 24X7. Staying true to the brand name 9X Jhakaas this initiative is an extension to our efforts to entertain our viewers by reaching out to them in their daily commute and making their life truly Jhakaas."

So hop on to the 9X Jhakaas special Bus and have a Jhakaas experience on your journey to your next destination and make your life Jhakaas with the "Life Banawel Jhakaas" campaign.

MUMBAI: Take a journey into the parallel world where the known and the unbelievable coexist as STAR Pravah, Maharashtra?s favourite entertainment channel brings to you Anolkhi Disha, a thriller series of fascinating stories by noted writer Narayan Dharap. Anolkhi Disha marks the directorial debut of Mahesh Kothare on Television as he narrates some of the most unimaginable tales. The show premieres on December 9th, every Friday-Saturday from 9.30 - 10.30 pm.

Narayan Dharap, a celebrated thriller genre writer is loved by most Marathi readers. Like his books, the show Anokhi Disha will also focus on chronicles that are beyond the realm of reality. It talks about interplay between the unidentified and the expected. A must watch for all who love to uncover what is unheard of.

Commenting on this path breaking concept, Shrabani Deodhar, Head of Programming, STAR Pravah says, "Star Pravah always aims to give his audience something new and refreshing. We now bring to our viewers Anolkhi Disha which presents stories written by Narayan Dharap. I am positive that the show will captivate our audiences and transport them to the mystical world of the unknown"
Yogesh Manwani, VP Marketing, STAR Pravah says, "With Anolkhi Disha which is a thriller fiction, Star Pravah is now expanding its existing established genres. We are committed to serving the audiences content that which has never been explored on Marathi Television. Anolkhi Disha is a step towards achieving this goal."

Mahesh Kothare says." Anolkhi Disha is series of assorted stories by Narayan Dharap. It is a sincere attempt to give our viewers an idea about thriller fiction. This has not been attempted so far by anyone on Marathi television and I am glad we are the pioneers in the genre."

STAR Pravah, Maharashtra?s favourite Entertainment Channel has been growing from strength to strength ever since its inception in 2008. The channel touched the magical mark of 214 GRPs in Week 46 and has been delivering successful shows like Pudhcha Paul, Swapnanchya palikadle, Don Kinaare?Doghi Aapan and many more. The World Television Premiere of Moraya had recorded a TVR of 4.2, making it the highest viewed movie across all channels.