MUMBAI: Laloo Prasad Yadav is a name that needs no introduction. There is little doubt that this Indian railway minister casts a unique figure in the hurly-burly of Indian politics. Be it his hair, his dialect, the style in which he celebrates festivals everything makes a headline. His humility and wit charms all and sundry; even Shah Rukh Khan couldn?t escape of Laloo Prasad Yadav?s Charismatic charm as he graces Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? grand Finale as a contestant.

This Sunday is sure to be a laughter riot with Shah Rukh?s witty humour and Laloo?s repartees. This Railway minister who turned around the financial report card on the Indian Railways in the last 55 years couldn?t recall names of all his kids together in a family photograph. It?s it funny? Or The rail minister giving Shah Rukh Khan recipe to make Indian desert ?sattu? and then offering to make it for Shah Rukh at his place at ?Mannat?, speaks about the instant rapport that the duo struck on the show.

Straight from the shoot: - Laloo looked nervous when he entered the set. He said it feels back to school with this atmosphere and the class modeled set. But when SRK took him through the show format, Laloo opened up and suddenly his energy rubbed onto everybody around; the host, the classmates and the audience. On being quizzed about his youngers days, Laloo revealed he was handsome; he had black hair then. Shah Rukh complimented on his style, said that his hairstyle is very popular.

Laloo answered all the questions like rapid fire and turned out to be a very intelligent student in Shgah Rukh?s classroom. Shah Rukh insisted that he should be called ?Laloo encyclopedia? . Apart from quizzing and serious deliberations over some of the questions Shah Rukh also indulged in playing naughty with Laloo. He questioned laloo on his romantic quotient and asked him the most romantic thing that he did for his wife, Rabri Devi. ?Rabri to khud hi rabri Jaisi hai?, replied a shy Laloo. SRK also made Laloo groove to Chaiyya Chaiyya. He jokingly said he agreed to do this song only for the betterment Railways. Laloo showed his singing talent; sang a HOLI song for everybody in the audience. He also very emotionally eneded the episode by reciting Saare Jahaan se Acchaa Hindustan hamaraa?

He came, He played and he conquered hearts?

MUMBAI: Viewers will be sitting pretty when STAR WORLD presents a back-to-back marathon of Ugly Betty Season One on Sun, 27 July.

Starting at 9am, relive Betty?s premiere season with this super-sized programming special. With Season Two debuting on STAR WORLD on Mon 11 Aug at 10pm, this all-day marathon gives fans a chance to revisit Season One?s fabulous fashion and delicious dramas.

Return to a time when style-challenged Betty Suarez (America Ferrera) began her climb up the corporate ladder and started working for Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius), editor of the ultra-hip Mode magazine. STAR WORLD?s exclusive telecast of all 23 episodes lets viewers catch up on all of the conspiracies, catty quips and couture designs.

In its debut season, Ugly Betty was a critical and ratings smash, attracting an average 14 million US viewers a week. Nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, the show took home three trophies, including a Best Actress Prize for Ferrera. At the Golden Globes, Ferrera was once again honoured with a Best Actress statuette and the series was named Best TV Comedy.

After STAR WORLD?s round-the-clock Betty-fest, you?ll be primed for the launch of Season Two on Mon, 11 Aug at 10pm. Picking up from Season One?s cliffhanger finale, Daniel and Alexis (Rebecca Romijin) remain unconscious after the car accident while Betty, having failed to get a green card for her father, struggles to run the household.

This year fans can expect guest turns from American Idol judge Simon Cowell, rock legend Gene Simmons, Victoria Beckham, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, and Eliza Dushku (Tru Calling).

Before Season Two?s premiere, tune in to STAR WORLD and see how it all began with Ugly Betty Season One Marathon on Sun 27 July from 9am.

MUMBAI: The pretty, gorgeous and sexiest woman in the world Katrina Kaif joined MUSIC INDIA for an interesting conversation about her film ‘Singh is Kinng‘. ‘Singh is Kinng‘ directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Vipul Shah, sees Katrina sizzle the screen with the handsome Akshay Kumar. In this episode Katrina has spoken about Vipul Shah, Anees Bazmee, Akshay Kumar and the camaraderie they shared.

A must watch part of this exciting program is watching Katrina excitedly describing her character as well as Akshay‘s, about how the film denotes the transition of a simple village boy into that of a powerful, but lovable don. She also speaks about Vipul‘s vision as a director, shrewd business man and the beautiful exotic locations that they shot at. Catch all this and more on MUSIC INDIA

MUSIC INDIA (India)
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25/07/08 Friday 21:00 hrs
28/07/08 Monday 23:30 hrs
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03/08/08 Sunday 09:00 hrs
05/08/08 Tuesday 18:00 hrs
07/08/08 Thursday 20:00 hrs
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28/07/08 Monday 17:30 hrs
30/07/08 Wednesday 23:30 hrs
03/08/08 Sunday 09:30 hrs
05/08/08 Tuesday 13:00 hrs
07/08/08 Thursday 19:00 hrs
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MUMBAI: From being the long legged boy in Rocky to playing ACP in the ‘real life‘ drama - Shoot out at Lokhandwala, the macho man of Bollywood, has come a long way. His charismatic personality has ruled the hearts of movie aficionados for over two decades and celebrating the real life hero‘s birthday, STAR Gold presents Jabardast Janamdin with blockbuster movies of Sanjay Dutt on July 29th from 9:45 am to 11pm.

The son of Bollywood stars Sunil Dutt and Nargis, Sanjay Dutt began his acting career at the age of 12 years and since then there has been no looking back for this versatile actor. He has endured several ups and downs in his career span of 27 years but has emerged as an undisputed mega star of Bollywood. He has won several awards and accolades for his dynamic performances in movies and for his unmatched and realistic acting Sanju baba has a huge fan following across the globe.

Shyam benegal the man behind offbeat films like ankur nishant , which revolutionised the way of film making is an institution by himself.

B4u movies in its endeavour to showcase bollywood at its best will air shyam benegal‘s 5 unbeatable films on b4u movies. All these movies are showcased on b4u movies from 21st july to 25th july everyday at 9 pm.

A fitting tribute to the master is a short film that b4u has shot on the man himself where he talks about cinema with passion and gusto which will be aired on sunday 20th july 6.30 to 7 pm preceding the films.

Ankur 21 july 17, 2008 9pm

Nishant 22 july 2008 9pm

Bhumika 23 july 2008 9pm

Mandi 24 july 2008 9pm

Trikal 25 july 2008 9pm

The classic and sensitive portrayal of women cannot be captured better than in these films.

Master stroke is one of its kind and represents realistic and rare cinema so tune in every night at 9pm from 21st july to 25th july on b4u movies.

MUMBAI: Bringing ?The Bollywood Experience? closer to its viewers, Zee Cinema today played cupid between Imraan Khan?s ardent fans and the Superstar at the K.J. Somaiya College. As a part of its promotional campaign for the Saturday 8 p.m. movies? slot, ?Shanivaar Ki Raat Sitaron Ke Saath?, Zee Cinema had announced a contest wherein viewers had to answer simple questions about Imran. K.J.Somaiya College stood a clear winner with the maximum number of students participating in the contest thereby getting a chance to meet the Star.

Mohan Gopinath, Zee Cinema, Business Head, said, ?We are extremely happy with the response received on the contest. Keeping our promise alive, we have taken Imran closer to his fans. Zee Cinema assures to continue entertaining its viewers with many such exciting offerings in the near future.?

Impressed by the various entertainment acts put together by the students, Imran was overwhelmed to receive a first hand account of his fan-following amongst the youth. A delighted Imran said, ?I am very thankful to Zee Cinema for letting me be a part of its one of the biggest properties and bringing me closer to my fans. It?s really a cool experience being here today.?