MUMBAI: In yet another pioneering initiative, Bangalore Radio City 91.1FM, is premiering a first-of-its-kind radio film ‘Chitranna‘ exclusively for the Bangalore‘s Radio Cityzens today. Created by Radio City‘s in-house talent, this first-ever 10 minute radio film ‘Chitranna‘ is a ‘Whatte Fun‘ tribute to Bangalore‘s top Kannada stars Upendra, Vishnuvardhan and Shruthi who all celebrate their birthday today. Capturing the essence of life in Bangalore, this fun radio film features voice talents emulating these top 3 Kannada stars who have never being brought together in a movie before.

This radio film premieres with an interview with Superstar Upendra on ‘Whatte Fun Mornings‘ (7-11 AM) on Sept 18 where he chats with RJs Kiran and Varsha on his birthday plans, his inspiration behind the hit song ‘Chitraanna‘ (O.S.T: Budhivanta) and delivers popular dialogues from his previous hits ‘A‘ and ‘Rakthakanniru‘. Listeners can catch segments of ‘Chitranna‘ which will be aired exclusively all through the day on Bengalurina Radio City 91.1FM from September 18-19, 2008.

A sustained focus on understanding listeners and leveraging the synergies of music expertise and innovative programming, allows Radio City to deliver a unique listening experience and be an integral part of the lives of listeners. Aggressively looking at spreading the Radio City experience across the country, Radio City 91.1FM is committed to growing the market and creating superlative content for discerning audiences.

MUMBAI: Actor Abhishek Bachchan was in the Capital on Saturday September 13, evening when the serials blasts shook Delhi. The actor was traveling for a press meet near Connaught Place when the bomb at Central Park went off. In an exclusive show ‘Abhishek: Up Close and Personal‘ on CNN-IBN the actor talks about his first hand experience with terror, his identity beyond his father and the rumors that constantly hound his family.

From his family getting caught in the crossfire with Raj Thackeray‘s language politics to escaping the deadly blasts in Delhi, actor Abhishek Bachchan has had a week closer to reality than Bollywood. In conversation with Suhasini Haider, the actor opens up on life with Aishwarya Rai, on trying to step out of Amitabh Bachchan‘s shadow and his career. On the lighter side, the interview even brings out interesting revelations like the choreography of the popular song "Khaiyke Paan Banaye Raaswala" was inspired by the dance steps of Junior Bachchan on the sets. For more of the conversation viewers can catch exclusive interview of the actor on CNN-IBN on Friday, September 19, 10 pm and Saturday, September 20, 11.30 am.

"From escaping the Delhi blasts nearly to Raj Thackeray to constant comparisons with Amitabh the show brings to viewers a side seldom seen before of Abhishek Bachchan up, close and personal." said Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network.

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, India‘s most watched English news channel, introduces a fiery new debate show this weekend. Hosted by Arnab Goswami, ‘Versus‘ promises to provide a forum for a ‘real‘ debate on ‘real‘ issues and developments impacting the nation.

Viewers will be able to watch renowned experts and influential personalities from across the country debate on developments in politics, sports, entertainment and the economy among others. On the first episode of ‘Versus‘, Arun Jaitley, Kapil Sibal and MJ Akbar join Arnab Goswami to discuss ‘Debate 2009: What Will India Vote On This Time?‘

Commenting on the channel‘s exciting new show, Arnab Goswami, Editor in Chief, TIMES NOW said, "Versus is in line with our continuous endeavor to provide our viewers with quality content and programming. Versus will stand apart as a debate show - it will be an unbridled and fiery discussion with no soft pedaling or general chit chat. We are sure it will appeal to our viewers, trigger off a collective debate and challenge their thought process."

So do tune in to TIMES NOW to watch discussions on insights that will set the nation‘s agenda.

Versus: Saturdays 8 pm; Sundays - 3 pm and 10 pm

MUMBAI: CNN-IBN will air a special episode on Germany?s biggest football club Bayern Munich on Sports 360 on 21 September at 7:30pm.
Hosted by Rudraneil Sen Gupta the episode will feature a story of six young football aspirants from Kolkata and Goa who were selected by Bayern Munich to be trained for seven days.

?All major football tournaments including the professional clubs are increasingly being followed by Indian sports lovers today. Football and Indian talent in the game is an interesting combination that will attract the viewer and definitely tickle the minds of all the young football aspirants?, said CNN IBN editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai.

The programme will bring forth the history of one of the most popular football clubs of the world Bayern Munich.

MUMBAI: Ronnie Screwvala, CEO and Founder Chairman of UTV, Asia‘s fastest growing media conglomerate, has been named in Esquire‘s List of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century. The list, which appears in the 75th Anniversary edition available now through October, recognizes individuals who are making history across every field of endeavor.

Esquire recognized Ronnie for partnering with Disney, Fox Searchlight, Sony and Will Smith‘s Overbrook Entertainment Production company to expand the global reach of UTV, and with it, Indian pop culture.

On Ronnie‘s achievements, the magazine commented, "This entrepreneur has positioned himself as the king of all Indian media Since helping to introduce Indians to cable in 1981 and daily soap operas in 1994, he has staked out lucrative positions in the country‘s broadcasting, internet and video-gaming industries."

Esquire further added, "Screwvala and his UTV film unit have co-opted Western concepts like co-financing, diversifying revenue models and brand extensions, driving a surge in industry wide profits and improving the quality and cachet of Indian films. He‘s earned comparisons to Louis Mayer and Jack Warner, proto-moguls who turned moviemaking into a global business."

The much awaited 75th Anniversary edition features an E-ink cover, the most talked about cover of the year.

MUMBAI: Difference of opinion is always welcome. He believes in speaking what he feels is right even if it means contradicting with step mother Shabana Azmi.

India?s favourite singer, director and now the actor Farhan Akhtar gets real and unfold his thoughts; as he gets into an interesting conversation with Swati Chaturvedi exclusively on Kahiye Janab, the celebrity chat show on Zee News.

Scheduled for this weekend, Saturday 20, 2008, viewers get a sneak peak into the life of Farhan Akhtar, the man with multiple talents.

Farhan will speak his heart out and discuss about his newly found success as an actor in the movie Rock On, his experiences, aspirations, his preparation scheme and what inspired him to be an actor.

Farhan Akthar, renowned as a skilled director; singer and now a proven actor has directed many hits like DON, Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya and many more.

?Kahiye Janab? a one-to-one chat show with celebrities on Zee News showcases the ?Saga of Life? of people who have excelled in their respective fields. Weaved around the ideology of delivering Real News the show aims at revealing the real person behind the fame quotient.

So catch this special interview with Farhan Akhtar on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 07:30 pm and for those who miss him, Kahiye Janaab on Zee news will get repeated at 3.30 pm Sunday? Unplugged 11 pm zee business and repeat 7.30 Sunday..