MUMBAI: The ever green Himesh Reshammiya is back and this time with Vengeance with his next ?Karzzz?. Karzzz is a film that explores the psychological traits every human being possesses, some of them are so powerful that they lead them to commit vices of greed, obsession, hatred, deceit, betrayal & murder... Set amidst the majestic and breathtaking locales of South Africa, Karzzz is a remake of the 1980 Subhash Ghai hit ?Karz?.

Himmesh has gone through a metamorphosis after ?Aap Ka Suroor?. This chubby gujju singer is now a smart stylish Hindi film hero and Music India captures this aspect of Himmesh the actor on ?Raw Stock?. Himmesh tells us how he went about changing his look for this film.Catch all of this and more only on MUSIC INDIA

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07/10/08 Tuesday 23:30
11/10/08 Saturday 10:00

MUMBAI: Shabaash India is an unique reality show that showcases extraordinary talent and strength of little kids. We have heard of people doing perilous river rafting, rough climbing, sky diving etc...but here is an extra ordinary child who loves taking risk and adventures on new level each time. Tune-into this week?s episode to watch this daring 9 year old wonder, Jai Jagdih, doing chakrasan and crawl railing as thin as 9 inches and climb roof top.

This show is very different from any existing shows on television today. It is amazing and rather inspiring to see the endurance levels of the people who we assume to be ordinary. In each of us there is a spark to outperform. Shabaash India is the showcase of that spark. Soft Focus Productions is producing the show.

Also enjoy Shiamak Davar?s Victory Arts Foundation presentation with "special children" performing on Shabaash India track. The show completes 150 episodes on Sunday, October 5th 2008 at 9:30 am.

MUMBAI: Taking the NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon further, the musical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and the seasoned Lyricist; Gulzar have come together with NDTV to launch an anthem to save the environment. This green anthem - "Hawaein, Patte, Paani" is a clarion call for people to take action instead of being just mute spectators to the continued degradation of the earth.

The NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon, launched earlier this year, is aimed at creating awareness about issues related to climate change, and how each one of us can make a difference and help create a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Commenting on their creation, musician Shankar Mahadevan, said, "The minute we heard that NDTV is taking steps towards saving the environment, our first reaction was that it was a much needed thing. We don‘t know whether this song is going to transform the way people look at the environment completely but even if we are able to make one percent of change, we will achieve what we want to. Music is a very powerful medium...it has communicated in the past and definitely will this time as well".

Ehsaan Noorani too was elated about being associated with an environment awareness song. "Music, the way it is in India, is all about Bollywood and entertainment. It‘s not about protests, and people don‘t do anything about using music to protest. We have been associated earlier with movements like cancer and AIDS awareness, and I think it‘s wonderful that we can be associated with a movement to save the environment".

Loy Mendonsa has already taken steps on the personal front to save energy. "I have replaced all the bulbs in my house. I am not fond of tube lights; I like yellow lights. So I have put in energy savers as the first step. I hope I can cut down the use of the A/C. It‘s a long road and I have got to do my part".

On the experience of composing the anthem and working with Gulzar, Ehsaan said, "When you compose something that‘s non-filmy, it‘s easier and can get more personal as opposed to composing for an actor or a scene. Gulzar saab is very, very creative. He is fantastic in his style of writing and his lyrics go skywards. The pictures that he paints - it‘s true creativity."

Elaborating on the anthem, Shankar said, "We have used a lot of earthy elements -percussion, live instruments, the acoustic guitar - all very upbeat, with a wonderful global sounding chorus, an African touch and lovely lyrics. It‘s a happy song with a strong message towards saving the environment and we hope people like it."

Log on to green.ndtv.com to listen and download this foot-tapping number that‘s sure to get you to your feet to save the environment. Take the pledge for a greener and better future with the NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon!

MUMBAI: The Union Ministry for Health has enforced a ban on smoking in public places in Chennai. The ban comes into effect from Oct 2, 2008 onwards. To support the ban, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM had a special breakfast show with the Union Minister of Health, Mr. Anbumani Ramadoss.

To drive home the message, Radio Mirchi created a special anti-smoking jingle sung by college students.

And to help enforce the ban, Radio Mirchi team comprising of Mirchi RJs patrolled the streets of Chennai to check on people smoking in public places. The team took along with them Punjab Gulab band to create noise. People found violating the rule were gheraoed by the Mirchi team and music was played to attract attention of the passers-by and embarrass the violators. The smokers were garlanded with a "Beedi Mala" and made to take an oath that they would not smoke in public.

The Mirchi team also spoke to the shopkeepers who sell cigarettes and got a mixed reaction from them. While most of them supported the ban inspite of a drop in sales, a few felt that the ban will not last for long.

After listening to the smokers and shopkeepers on-air, the listeners called in with their opinions on the enforcement of the ban.

The event generated a lot of curiosity and interest from the public.

MUMBAI: The journey to decide India‘s favorite laughter ka Badshah has reached its finale stage. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, the show that has created amazing talents over the years culminates its fourth season with an action-packed grand finale on Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 p.m. only on Star One! While battling it out with various contestants, the four finalists- Bharti Singh, Suresh Albela, Sikandar and Wali and Ras Bihari Gaur have entertained the audience across the nation with their side splitting performances. And now watch out as to who steals the hearts of the judges and audiences to become the Hasi Ka Badshah!

The finale episode promises to be a spectacular event with splendid performances choreographed by Lollypop while Shweta Pandit and Punjabi puttar Mika Singh set the stage ablaze with some foot-tapping music. Adding to the fun and excitement, Laughter Challenge 2 winner Rauf Lala will be at his funny best. And that‘s not all; the very vivacious and cool Chunky Pandey will join in the Grand Finale with Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shatrughan Sinha as the special Jury.

The four finalists are ready to give your dose of comedy and fun once again with their best gags, wits, quips coupled with ‘laugh-till-you-drop‘ moments on your television screens as it is their last chance to woo everyone.

Catch the grand finale of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4 on Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 pm and be a part of this exciting laughter battle only on Star One.

MUMBAI: A reality show with a difference?a platform to flaunt talent?experience the drama, the joys and thrills of meeting with the who‘s who of Bollywood! ZoOm Idea Bollywood Club, India‘s first indigenous reality show brings to light real-life stories of struggling artists who have the most heart-wrenching anecdotes to share. Today, through this path-breaking show four lucky aspirants ? Rajiv Chamba from Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Saral Roshan of Amravati, Maharashtra, Shubh Joshi from Nainital, Uttarakhand and Ejaz Khan from Ahmedabad have earned a life time opportunity to work with celebrated producers, directors, lyricists and choreographers.

"Am so excited and so thrilled, I look forward to working with Roop Kumar Rathodji. I have been to so many competitions and yet there have been no results. But I have a feeling that this will definitely work out", said contestant singer Rajiv Chamba, a small town lad, who was offered his first break as a playback singer by Singer and music director Roop Kumar Rathod.

An emotional contestant singer Saral Roshan said, "My dream to become a playback singer for Bollywood has become a reality. I am thankful to Rohit Royji for giving me a break and I hope to do justice to it".

"It was a good experience, I will always treasure this moment. Since the last two years I have been giving auditions after auditions and finally I got a chance to showcase my talent on Idea Bollywood Club. Vikram Bhattji assured me a role in his next film", said the ever smiling contestant actor Shubh Joshi

"It was a long and testing struggle for me. I am very happy, both Ganesh Acharya and Jagmohan Mundhraji like my work and I thank ZoOm and Bollywood Club that my dream to become an actor has been realized", said an excited contestant actor Ejaz Khan

In the first episode itself, Rohit Roy was very impressed with Saral Roshan. Saral is a struggling singer and Rohit offered him an opportunity to sing in his next film as a playback singer. In the same week, Vikram Bhatt was so floored by Shubh Joshi, a struggling actor, that he offered him a role in his next film. Earlier this week, singer and music director Roop Kumar Rathod has promised Rajiv Chamba his first break as a playback singer. While Ejaz Khan, who failed to impressed judges Shiney Ahuja and Kunal Shivdasani in his earlier performance with his six pack Abs has hit the right code this time around and director Jagmohan Mundhra offered him a role in his next film. If there is true talent, it does not get unnoticed at Bollywood Club! What‘s more is that just as it offered a platform to strugglers, ZoOm will make sure that promises made to them are kept and they get their break in Bollywood.

Launched on 8th September 2008, Idea Bollywood Club is a path-breaking reality show, which offers aspirants an opportunity to get that one big break and get lucky. Unlike other reality shows, it does not promise any kind of gratification at the end. And yet it is the only reality show in the industry which has made the dreams of four strugglers come true in only a span of four weeks.

So keep watching as more dreams turn into reality on Idea Bollywood Club, Monday ? Friday at 8 PM only on ZoOm.