MUMBAI: With the tremendous success of his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par, multi-talented performer Aamir Khan now finds his name listed among India‘s top league of directors.The film has also proved, once again, that he is an actor to reckon with, capturing the hearts of a million kids with his role of Nikumb Sir. Now, fans and movie buffs alike can catch this multitalented filmmaker in a heart-to-heart with internationally renowned actor Kabir Bedi, on the first episode of Director‘s Cut that airs Sunday, January 20th 2008, at 8:00 pm only on Zoom, India‘s premier glamour and entertainment channel.

Director‘s Cut, a weekly one-hour series of thirteen episodes on Zoom, pays tribute to Bollywood‘s directors - the people who have given shape to our unique world of entertainment, while offering much pleasure to the lives of movie lovers worldwide. It tracks, in a sense, the long and interesting journeys some of our respected filmmakers have made from obscurity to hard-won admiration.

Go down memory lane with one of Bollywood‘s most talented Khans, beginning with a shocker - as a child, Aamir was afraid of film sets! Coming from a family with roots in the film industry that go back a few generations, Aamir loved to hear stories from writers who came to meet his father. "I never had to learn filmmaking," he says. "I already knew everything. I would feel odd when friends asked me how films were made. I would tell them it was simple." Speaking about his passion for being associated with cinema, he says, "Filmmaking is my world. I feel happy making people laugh and cry, exciting and entertaining them."

There‘s a great deal of hard-hitting stuff in store as well, as Kabir Bedi asks the star a few pointed questions. Aamir opens up on everything from controversies surrounding his marriage to accusations of being a ghost director. The candid chat gets more exciting as Kabir discusses individual characters played by Aamir, and the actor shares his experiences of working on roles that have inspired thousands of film lovers.

Don‘t miss this vibrant debut of Director‘s Cut. Catch Aamir Khan and Kabir Bedi on 20 January 2008, at 8:00 pm. Only on Zoom, Isko Dekho!

MUMBAI: It‘s here?the moment that we have been waiting for. After 13 weeks of intense battle fought between 10 participating jodis , the first actor- singer champion jodi of Jjhoom India, Season One, will be declared during the grand finale episode this Friday, January 18 at 9:00 pm. The result will be declared on the basis of jury scores and audience votes received post the final performances by Jodi No 5 Sachin?Madhushree and Jodi no 2. Varun?Akriti last week.

The grand finale episode will see some extraordinary musical performances by the eliminated contestants Vaishali Samant, Sudesh Bhonsle, Apara Mehta, Parthiv Gohil, Roshni Chopra, Vinod Rathod, Sanjeevani, Chavi Mittal, Jatin Pandit among others. Watch Sharad Kelkar and The Lion of Punjab ? Mika Singh, sing some of Bollywood‘s most popular numbers like Khaike paan banaraswala, Dil mein baji guitar, Mauja mauja, Ganpat and Sawan mein lag gayi aag and make their co-contestants hit the dance floor. Our two fantastic finalist jodis, Varun-Akriti and Sachin-Madhushree too will perform some awe inspiring, fabulous songs that will tug at your heartstrings.

You‘ve seen him host shows ? you‘ve seen him act ? and you‘ve seen him sing too. But now, on Jjhoom India, you will see him dance! Shekhar Suman will take everyone by a surprise as he shows off his 6-pack abs to gyrate for the hit song ‘Dard-e-Disco‘ from the movie ‘Om Shanti Om‘ in true SRK style!! Roshni Chopra and Shweta Tiwari too will be seen scorching the stage with their jhatkas and matkas to dhamakedaar Bollywood numbers.

The finalists and jury will share a kaleidoscope of memories on the show ? special moments, anecdotes, ups and downs, what would they do if they win the title, the growth in the actors and various special moments.

Apart from the trophy, the Jjhoom India Champion will take home the prize money of Rs. 25 lakhs!!! In addition, a special trophy will be given to contestants in various other categories namely Best actor performer, Best Youth talent, Best mentor performer, Best Mentor and Actor who showcased the maximum growth in voice.

So India, after voting for your favourite jodi to win the coveted Jjhoom India crown, its now time to sit back, relax and catch the Jjhoom India stars sizzle straight in your drawing rooms as the time races for the declaration of the Jjhoom India winning Jodi for this season.

MUMBAI: Mumbaikars have been deeply affected by the alleged molestation of two girls by group of young men on the midnight of December 31, 2007. In the light of the matter, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM India?s hottest radio station pledges concern and support to the wellbeing of women in Mumbai with ?Yeh Mumbai nahi hai meri jaan? campaign.

The campaign kicked off on the station earlier this month with specials on the issue, focusing on the incident. The show has been receiving an overwhelming response with listeners from across the length and breath of the city calling in and sending SMS?s to the studio to pledge their support.

Not only have the Radio Mirchi jocks lent their support to the campaign, but even celebrities and famous Bollywood stars have come forward to voice their concerns. Exclusive bytes from celebrities like Manoj Bajpai, Sandhya Mridul, Swanand Kirkire, Jackie Shroff, Rajdeep Sardesai including old time favorite Neetu Singh, can be heard on Radio Mirchi - pledging their support and appealing to listeners to be aware and make an effort to avoid such incidents.

Even actors of the recent Bollywood flick - Halla Bol (vidya balan, Pankaj Kapoor, Ajay Devgan) can be heard on the radio station talking about the risks and the benefits of ?speaking out? against such issues.

So Mumbaikars?Get up, Stand up, speak up for your rights! Tune in to Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM and join your favorite stars as they pledge their support to bring about awareness on the way Mumbai has changed its attitude towards woman with ?Yeh Mumbai nahi hai meri jaan?.

MUMBAI: Following an outstanding win last year by Mystical, the collective eyes of Indian Horse racing fans will be on Ten Sports, the most watched sports channel in the sub-continent, as it telecasts top racing action from the much-anticipated Dubai International Racing Carnival.

Starting Thursday, January 17, the first of 10 top-class fixtures will be telecast live, as the Dubai International Racing Carnival culminates into the richest horse racing event of the world, the Dubai World Cup, which will be held on Saturday, March 29.

Live telecast of the DIRC events will start from 10:30pm IST, and the next nine races are scheduled for January 24 and 31, February 7, 8, 14, 21, 22 and 28 and the final DIRC event is slated for March 6.

If 2007 edition of Dubai International Racing Carnival is any indication; the quality and international representation in 2008 will catch the imagination of all fans.

But the 2007 DIRC will always be remembered for the landmark win for Mystical, the five-year-old from Poonawala Stud Farm, which put India firmly on the international racing map. That win has prompted more Indian stables to enter in the events this season.

MUMBAI: From the eternal sea he rises. Creating armies on either shore. Turning man against his brother.Until man exists no more. Directed by John Moore, starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Mia Farrow, ‘The Omen‘ is a remake of the 1976 horror classic The Omen. Make sure you catch the exclusive premiere of ‘The Omen‘ on Friday, January 18th at 9 p.m. on Star Movies.

Robert Thorn (Schreiber), a senior American diplomat, is about to tell his wife, Katherine (Stiles, The Bourne Supremacy), that their newborn child has died after a difficult delivery. However, the hospital priest presents Thorn with another child whose mother died in childbirth and compels him to take the infant boy as his own; Katherine will never know the truth, and their son, which they name Damien, will be raised as their own.

After Thorn is named a US ambassador, Damien is linked to a series of macabre murders and troubling events. As the number of incidents rise, Thorn concludes that there is something seriously wrong with his son. But it is only later that Thorn comprehends the truth: Damien is the long-prophesized Anti-Christ. Now Thorn must make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world from an unspeakable terror.

"It‘s like hearing a great cover version of a classic rock song. They do such a great job. The art direction is gorgeous in this in its own haunting way." - Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper.

MUMBAI: Thousands of Indians crowded at Hotel Sport an arm of the Red Sea Resort city of Israel to see live performances by the contestants of Zee TV - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 and Little Champs 2006 finalists, who captivated the audience with rocking Bollywood numbers. The Stage was set on fire by performers like ? Aneek Dhar, Raja Hasan, Harpreet Deol, Mauli Dave, Sumedha Karmahe and little champ Sanchita Bhattacharya who mesmerized the audience.

The annual event was organized by RT&T Travel and Tours and promoted by Zee TV Asia Pacific. This event drew unprecedented response from Indian Jews nearly 4,000 of whom turned up to see their favourite stars from the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.

India?s Ambassador to Israel Arun Kumar Singh mentioned that, this event was a very important link between India and Israel. He appreciated the efforts of Zee TV Asia Pacific and the organizer Mr. Benny Binyamin (RT&T) for whom he said - ?You are a very important link between India and Israel. This event clearly shows the strong sentimental attachment you have for India even after getting completely integrated into the Israeli society,? For Zee he mentioned - ?You are a very important element in the strengthening relations between the two countries? This event marked 15 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

The overwhelming crowd is not so surprising given the popularity of ?Sa Re Ga Ma Pa? here. People know all these participants and followed the 2007 challenge very closely. At the venue the beach was transformed into a ?mini-chaupati? as Indian music reverberated the air and stalls of Bhelpuri, Papri Chaat and other snacks seen all around.