Mumbai : Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, newlywed Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, Prabhudeva, Parineeti Chopra, Sonu Nigam, Vijender Singh, Mary Kom and more attended the PEOPLE?S CHOICE AWARDS in India. Hosted by Ayushmann Khurrana, the show will be broadcast on Sunday, Nov. 25 9:00 PM-12:00 AM IST on Viacom18-Colors.

They were joined by celebrities Sajid Khan, Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur, Zarine Khan, Sameera Reddy, Subhash Ghai, Samir Soni, Darsheel Safary, Ekta Kapoor, Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar, Vivian D?sena, Drashti Dhami, Anup Soni, Dilip Joshi, Giaa Manek, Ragini Khanna, Rakhi Sawant, Terence Lewis, Rajiv Laxman, Javed Ali, Neha Bhasin, Mauli Dave, Sushil Kumar, Gagan Narang and Yogeshwar Dutt.

In addition to appearances by their favorite stars, and dazzling performances from Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Salman Khan, Parineeti Chopra and Sonu Nigam, Executive Producer Akash Sharma has also revealed that fans can expect to see hilarious comedy sketches starring Vicky Donor star Ayushmann Khurrana and Comedy Circus comedienne Bharti Singh throughout the show.

As the only major awards show that lets you ?Voice Your Choice? across the year?s best in entertainment, PEOPLE?S CHOICE AWARDS in India also aims to entertain via a partnership with P&G?s Pantene. The partnership features a unique P&G makeover experience on PeoplesChoiceIndia.com where fans were able to upload their photos for a chance to ?Shine with the Stars?. The contest allowed two lucky fans to flaunt a glamorous makeover and be special onstage guests during the filming of People?s Choice Awards. The partnership with P&G will culminate on-air, through in-show integrations featuring talent who will reveal additional People?s Choice Award winners and interact with celebs in attendance.

The People?s Choice Awards is spreading outside North America for the first time in its 39-year-old history, with a local version now completed in India. Via its license distribution partner Mark Burnett Prods., People?s Choice Awards franchise owner Procter & Gamble Entertainment has licensed the format to Bulldog Media and Entertainment in India.

The People?s Choice Award 2012 winners are determined by the fans and the first ever show in India has logged millions of votes across 30 categories on PeoplesChoiceIndia.com and the official People?s Choice Awards Facebook app. Of the total response, 49 per cent has come from people living outside of India, making this democratic format truly of the people, for the people and by the people.

MUMBAI: After 16 weeks of hard core dancing extravaganza, India has chosen Gurmeet Choudhary as the winner of COLORS dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa! Gurmeet a novice and stiff dancer wooed the audiences and judges with his macho moves and stylish grooves to become a dancer par excellence. His never say die attitude got him a lot of support from his fans and well-wishers that helped him bag the coveted title. Rashami Desai Sandhu and Rithvik Dhanjani were the first and second runners up respectively. Awarding the winner were our ever inspiring jury, the purrrrfect Madhuri Dixit; blockbuster director Karan Johar; and ace choreographer, Remo D?souza. The grand finale evening not only witnessed some breath taking acts from the three finalists, but also saw two legendary actresses Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi share stage which created an epic moment.

Gurmeet Choudhary was the lone survivor who started his journey of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa from day one. Along with his talented Choreographer Shampa, he showcased some breathtaking performances like robotic hip hop, semi classical moves and international dance forms like Rumba and Paso Doble. The judges were impressed by his dedication, hard work & seamless energy. His performance graph was filled with highs and lows especially after his shoulder injury but under Shampa?s guidance, he bounced back as a fighter. Gurmeet walked away with prize money of Rs. 40 Lakhs and the title of the winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa!

When asked, Gurmeet said, ?When I came to Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, I was just an actor but today, I can proudly say that I?m a good dancer too. I?d like to thank my wife Debina for her love & support. And most of all, I would like to thank all my fans and supporters who have stood by me through both the good and the bad times. I am where I am only because of them.?

On the occasion of the Grand Finale, Manisha Sharma, Weekend Programming Head, COLORS said, ?The objective this year was to deliver a never seen before experience of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa for our viewers. We are delighted with the appreciation for the show coming in across demographics and geographies making it the best reality dance show on Indian television.?

Myleeta Aga,General Manager and Creative Head of BBC Worldwide Productions India added,
?The essence of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is making non-dancer celebrities into dancers. Gurmeet?s journey is a fine example of this journey. This season all of the contestants raised the bar of their performances by experimenting with new dance forms and concepts. The jury brought in their own flavour to make this season a memorable and entertaining one.?

With innovative and engaging concepts like dancing to a live band, paying tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, andgetting paired up for performances with international Dancing with the Stars winners, this season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa stepped out of its zone and fulfilled all the promises by providing the audiences with wholesome entertainment.

Mumbai: COLORS? flagship show Balika Vadhu celebrates its 1000th episode today and takes pride in celebrating this success in a grand way, adding more excitement to the storyline ahead! With Balika Vadhu touching the 1000 episode mark, India?s favourite show and the country?s most loved daughter ?Anandi?s? life takes a positive turn towards a much awaited beginning. The grand episode will see the introduction of Siddharth Shukla essaying the role of a collector and as Anandi?s new beendh. COLORS marks this milestone and celebratory moment by recognising a real life Anandi ? Lakshmi Sangara of Jodhpur who had the courage to annul her child marriage.

This is an effort from the channel to extend the platform to real stories of real people winning over the dark evils of society and encourage viewers to participate in the move.

Since its launch in 2008, Anandi has become a household name and looked up at as a catalyst of change. At an early age of 8, Anandi?s innocent smile and simple questions took the whole nation by a storm and soon her life was followed by many. The show became a national discussion when it highlighted the repercussions of ?child marriage? besides touching upon several thought provoking and sensitive issues such as adult literacy and women empowerment. In the journey so far, we saw our beloved Anandi cross over some difficult times ? Jagya?s betrayal and breakdown of her marriage. Now, 4 years later, Balika Vadhu has reached its zenith and it?s time for Anandi to make a new beginning leaving behind the bitter past and find her solace in her new beendh, Shiv. He comes from an army background and is a man of authority. He is an energetic yet impatient, good-looking and a self made man of today.

Speaking about crossing the 1000 episode milestone, Raj Nayak, CEO, COLORS said, ?It?s a historic day today as we cross the 1000 episode milestone of our flagship show ? Balika Vadhu. This path breaking property has been instrumental in making COLORS the successful brand that it is today. Balika Vadhu is not just a show, but a brand, that resonates with audiences for its unique storyline and characterization. And Anandi?s journey has made her an iconic character empowering women across the country. We are hoping to have transformed a few lives through this effort and are raring to take this to the next level.?

Talking about the new phase in Anandi?s life, Pratyusha Banerjee said, ?The show has been created with a single motive of ensuring that the audiences take back some learning every time. Celebrating the 1000 episode is huge proof that the audiences love Balika Vadhu and will stay with us in our journey ahead. I am very excited to turn a new leaf in Anandi?s life and I hope I am able to inspire many more women to be strong and stand for themselves.?

Talking about his character, Siddharth Shukla said, ?I am very delighted to be a part of Balika Vadhu. The show from the start has been able to uphold an interesting storyline and introduce strong characters that anyone would jump to be part of. I feel lucky to be offered to play Anandi?s new beendh ? Shiv, at a stage when the show has created a history by completing 1000 episodes. And I hope I am able to do justice to the role and play Shiv with the same sincerity as I know Anandi?s beendh is being closely watched by the entire nation.?

Speaking on the occasion, Sunjoy Wadhwa, Producer Sphere Origins said, ?With Balika Vadhu we wanted to reach out to the thousands of young girls who were silently suffering due to social practices. The 1000th episode of Balika Vadhu is a testimony to the fact that our message has reached out successfully to our audiences. The show is our best effort and today we are happy to see many Anandi?s being able to change lives and fight back old systems. ?

Mumbai: COLORS launched a popular online show ?JayHind!?, under a new name - The Late Night Show. JayHind!, the first full-format TV show online, is a stand-up show with an element of dry humor. Contemporary and edgy, JayHind! is a breakthrough in online entertainment focusing on sharp and sarcastic humour. Launched on August 15th 2009, the show is watched by fans from places as far apart as Uganda and USA. Translating into The Late Night Show on television, the show will continue to tickle audiences across the globe. With the addition of The Late Night Show in the weekend band, COLORS marks its entry into weekend late night timeslot and strengthens its already strong lineup of weekend shows providing wholesome family entertainment. Produced by the Creative Director and Executive Producer of the Original Movers and Shakers, Abhigyan Jha of Undercover Productions Ltd., and anchored by Sumeet Raghavan, a man known for his incredible comic timing, the show is bound to create laughter ripples. The Late Night Show will air every Saturday and Sunday at 11pm, only on COLORS.

The Late Night Show, just like JayHind!, is uniquely scripted and uncensored and has an irreverent take on happenings of all kinds, across the board. It relies on a satire of news including everyone and everything that makes headlines across the world for the stand-up routine and the gags. It focuses on really entertaining and funny conversations for the interview segment which features a host of fake celebrities, especially political personalities through biting commentary on the state of affairs. The show has developed its own style of ?animation coupled with live action? to create a new comic paradigm.

Speaking about finally bringing JayHind! to television, Sumeet Raghavan, Anchor of The Late Night Show said, "The creative force behind JayHind! and now The Late Night Show leaves no doubt in my mind that we have a show which will create ripples in the country. It has the unique ability to strike a chord with the common man. The humourous take on everything that?s making news in and around the world is intellectually scripted and is entertaining at the same time - a rare combination!"

Excited about bringing the popular online show to television, Abhigyan Jha, Creator-Director of The Late Night Show and Founder-CEO of Undercover Productions Ltd. said, "We are happy to have found the perfect broadcast partner in COLORS. The outlook of the channel is in sync with our core beliefs. We hope to form a long standing and successful alliance with the channel and hope to grow from strength to strength. Our loyal fan base on the internet has grown consistently over the years and we hope to replicate the same with The Late Night Show."

So block your calendars and book your date with The Late Night Show starting March 3rd 2012, every Saturday and Sunday at 11pm, only on COLORS

MUMBAI: Ultra has released the home video of the critically-acclaimed I Am Kalam. The film, directed by Nila Madhab Panda, stars Harsh Mayar (National Award Winner), Gulshan Grover, Hussan Saad, Pitobash, Beatrice Ordeix,. It has been produced by development organization, Smile Foundation.

I Am Kalam is cinema that inspires, combining education and awareness on complex and sensitive topics, with the entertaining aspect, representing cinema that elevates society. I Am Kalam is the Triumph of the Human Spirit with the core message that ?Har Chottu? ban sakta hain ?Kalam?. ?I AM KALAM? starts with an inspiring line of APJ Abdul Kalam ?Great Dreams of great dreamers are always transcendent? and Destiny can be changed by Action. I AM KALAM has already won 18 International and National Awards, the highest for any films in a year, so far. The film has also been nominated for the first prestigious award of this year Colors Screen Award 2012 for the best child actor, most promising director and the best story category.

I Am Kalam also received the Best Feature Film Award chosen by the Young Jury at the 41st International Film Festival of India, Goa, apart from Best Feature Film awards at the Lucas International Film Festival, Germany and CMS Lucknow International Children Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles(IFFLA), The Don Quixote Prize of the International Cine Club Federations, Europe, Viewer?s Choice Award at the Montreal International Children?s Film festival, the Audience Favourite Choice award at the Barbican London Children Film Festival, the Special Jury Mention at the Cinekid International Film Festival, the Best Actor Work award at the Minsk International Film Festival, the International Jury?s Special Mention at the Ale Kino International Film festival, Poland, and the Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Child Actor awards at the Silent River Film Festival, USA.

While the DVD cost Rs299, the VCD cost Rs 99 each.

MUMBAI: This World Heart Day, Saffolalife, an initiative from Saffola, is bringing together the largest media houses to further the cause of preventive heart care in India. For the first time in the history of Indian television, Saffola has united the favorite stars of competitors STAR Plus, Colors & Zee TV in a brand new TVC that urges everyone to find your heart?s age through the Saffolalife ?Heart Age Finder? Tool & celebrate their heart?s birthday. In addition, with another pioneering initiative, Saffolalife and Times of India are gifting readers in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore a free copy of The Times of India as a gift for their heart. This special gift has a delightful and novel way of actually experiencing a birthday celebration and watching print come wonderfully alive on one?s mobile phone!

With the launch of the new TVC, Saffolalife is taking your heart?s birthday celebrations to the silver screen. Bringing together our favorite Pratigya & Krishna, Priyanka & Shaili Bhabhi, Anandi & Simar and many more, the TVC raises awareness about the fact that even though we celebrate the birthday of our favorite stars, we often forget the one who is the most important: one?s own heart. These stars from the rival channels STAR Plus, Colors & Zee TV have united with Saffolalife on a common platform for a common concern: to highlight the importance of preventive heart care in a light & heart-warming manner that people want to engage with.

Saffolalife and The Times of India are gifting readers in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore a unique gift this World Heart Day: a free copy of The Times of India for their heart! Every page of this special birthday gift is an invaluable present. As you go through the paper, you discover birthday gifts in the form of different ways to take care of your heart. What?s delightful is the fact that the birthday celebration comes alive on the front page! All you have to do is log on to toisurprise.com on your phone, hold your phone screen on the placeholder of the birthday party ad on the TOI front page, and watch the celebration come alive before finding out your heart?s age on the Heart Age Finder!

As India?s young population faces the highest risk of Cardio-vascular diseases (CVDs), Saffolalife continues to work on its mission to bring down the incidence of CVDs across India. This World Heart Day, these two path-breaking initiatives by Saffolalife have united the media fraternity on the serious cause of heart health. With the aim to raise tremendous awareness on the importance of preventive heart care, Saffolalife is conveying a serious message in a manner that people will embrace and engage with.