MUMBAI: From Nazi war criminals to Jewish Holocaust survivors, this chameleon like British actor has proven that he can play just about anyone, he is none other than Ben Kingsley. Watch out for another exciting Sunday evening as PIX brings you another overwhelming episode of Inside the Actors Studio.

For many viewers, he will always be inextricably linked with his title role in Gandhi, a film that won him an Oscar and the undying respect of critics and filmgoers alike but adamantly refusing to recycle the same roles, Kingsley spent the next decade playing a wide spectrum of characters. Among his more notable movies are Turtle Diary, Pascali‘s Island, Dave, Schindler‘s List, Death and the Maiden and more recently the critically acclaimed House of fog and sand.

So many of his characters have been either taciturn or downright villainous that, upon being cast in a good-guy role in the escapist sci-fier Species, Kingsley publicly expressed his relief in several widely circulated magazine articles.

- He was born ‘Krishna Bhanji‘ as he is of half Indian and half English descent and his paternal family was from the Indian state of Gujarat, which incidentally is the same state Mahatma Gandhi was from.

- He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year‘s Eve Honors List 2001.

- Derived his stage name from his grandfather‘s nickname Clove King. His grandfather was a spice trader in Zanzibar.

- He wrote music as well as sang and played guitar, after one performance, John Lennon and Ringo Starr came backstage and told him that he should go into music and that if he didn‘t, "he would regret it for the rest of his life."

Catch the one and only Gandhi on Inside the Actors studio this 29 october at 7:00 pm only on PIX.

MUMBAI: B4U Network‘s Diwali event, which took place at Trafalgar Square on Sunday 16 October, has been hailed a major success with over 30,000 people in attendance.

The annual celebration, now in its sixth year, began at 4 p.m with message of prayer and peace followed by music and dance
performances.

Amidst a sea of floating lanterns and spectacular light displays in glorious weather, Diwali on the Square, attracted people from every race and colour as they thronged the square in large numbers.

After some memorable dance performances by Local community groups like Saraswati Dance academy, BrahmaKumaris, Sanskar group, and a host of others there were speeches made by major community leaders mentioning the significance of Diwali.

The highlight of the evening was the performances by indomitable Hunterz and the sensational Raghav who entertained the crowds with some of their hit tracks.

While stalls at both ends of the square attracted crowds, it was the B4U stall which was filled to the capacity as they not only gave away loads of goodies but also the chance for people to wish their near and dear ones a Happy Diwali as the network filmed the entire event.

The success of the event is another feather in the cap for B4U Network who will be sponsoring ‘aap ka suroor‘- the talented Himesh Reshamiya‘s first concert in Britain.

"We are delighted with the response to what is arguably the biggest Annual Diwali event in London. At B4U Network, we are committed to sponsoring major events since it also gives us a chance to interact with millions of our viewers," stated B4U Network CEO Sunil Rohra.

MUMBAI: Get introduced to the zany and slightly troubled members of the ‘Walker‘ family who try to make it through the day-to-day routine of life!

Star World presents a unique hybrid comedy series that offers a mix of improvisational and scripted humor in an unadulterated look at marriage, raising children and living in close proximity to an extended family.

Creators Goss and Nick Holly borrow from their own middle-American, middle-class upbringings to deliver a very real and relatable modern-day family comedy, starring Fred Goss. Catch another enjoyable episode of Sons & Daughters this Thursday, 19 October at 10 p.m. only on Star World.

At the center of the mess is Cameron Walker (Fred Goss), who is happily married to second wife Liz (Gillian Vigman), with three children. Cameron‘s teenage son from his first marriage has officially moved in-and has a little? well, a lot-of trouble becoming comfortable in the new environment. Cameron‘s sister Sharon (Alison Quinn) seems to have the perfect life-although her husband, Don (Jerry Lambert), are both in denial about their sex-less marriage. Then there‘s Jenna (Amanda Walsh), the gorgeous little half-sister who had her life shook when she became a single mother. Jenna doesn‘t really know what‘s good for her, and she always goes for the bad boys like Tommy White (Greg Pitts), while the nice guys like Wylie Blake (Desmond Harrington) love her. Equally problem-filled Colleen (Dee Wallace Stone) and Wendal (Max Gail), the parents of the siblings, try to keep their family in order...somehow. Colleen, though, is admittedly uptight and impulsively judgmental. Even though they‘re all a little nuts, the Halbert family hangs in there and keeps it all together.

This Thursday, October 19th, watch Jeff throw a house party as Don and Sharon go away for the night and leave him in charge. Concerned, Carrie calls her Uncle Cameron to put an end to it... but seeing it as an escape, he joins the fun and brings reluctant son Henry with him.

Mumbai, October 9, 2006: Star One‘s ‘Nach Baliye 2‘, the ‘Elaan-e-Jung‘ will see the couples groove to popular wedding songs in its 4th Episode. After toppling audiences off their seats with their comical performances in the previous week, the 8 celebrity couples will have temperatures soaring as they hoedown to popular wedding tunes, on October 16, 2006. The third episode of Nach Baliye 2 bade a shocking yet sad farewell to the carefree Jodi, Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopraa who were voted out in a nail-biting tie with Keerti and Sharad Kelkar.

Will the cute couple Keerti and Sharad make it to the Suraksha Chakra this time? Will Raja and Shweta Tiwari continue to give a tough fight to Bakhtyaar and Tanaaz? Will anyone receive a perfect score or Saroj Khan‘s coveted ‘seeti‘? This week‘s show kicks off with a spectacular performance by Amit and Neeru grooving to Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam‘s super-hit ‘Shawa Shawa‘.

Judged by an eminent panel of that includes the hugely talented choreographer Saroj Khan, the gorgeous dance sensation Malaika Arora Khan and ace director Kunal Kohli, Nach Baliye 2 returns with yet another exciting season of the show that made a phenomenal entry into Indian households last year, capturing the hearts of millions of viewers. Watch the excitement unfold as India votes for their favourite Nach Baliye 2 couple!!!

The Performance Episode of Nach Baliye 2 will air every Monday at 8:30 p.m., showcasing the exciting competition between 10 celebrity Jodis. The Reality Episodes, which will air every Friday at 8:00 p.m., will provide a sneak-peak of the rehearsals and other aspects of the Jodi‘s lives. A new addition to the Nach Baliye story this year is the Voting Special, which airs every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

Mumbai, October 10, 2006: CINEMAX, the pioneers of redefining cinema, had the elderly populace rolling with laughter when it played the perfect host for the special screening of the hilarious comedy " Lage Raho Munnabhai". The special screening was held especially for the senior citizens.

Held at CINEMAX, ETERNITY MALL, the event turned to be even more spectacular when the ‘residents of the 2 nd innings‘ i.e. the elderly star cast like members Ataram Bhende, Yakob Saiyad, Pratap Oza, Vishva Budoly and Usha Jajrani of the movie stepped in to grace the occasion..

As Mr. Devang Sampat, General Manager-Marketing & Sales said , "CINEMAX, remained true to its byline "ENJOY, RELAX@ CINEMAX" by hosting this special screening. Moreover, CINEMAX once again proved that it caters to all age groups ranging from children to senior citizens. We have tried to touch the lives of the elderly by giving them a reason to smile. It is a pleasure to have with us the residents of the famous 2 nd innings house who play a very important role in the film‘s success"