With 2002 drawing to a close, most channels are geared to usher in the New Year with the usual masala mix - films, music and events, to entice the viewer.

While most of the celebrations are slated to centre around soap stars ,the channels have also roped in Bollywood bigwigs. Come New year‘s eve and it will be raining dance performances, songs and special episodes of popular soaps.

Here‘s a lowdown of what each channel has lined up for its viewers.

Zee to air original movies from year end
Sony, Star to end year with film fare
Vijay TV to air star lit event as New Year special
BBC World readies news, analysis specials 
MAX lines up Bollywood flashback treat on 31 December