MUMBAI: Continuing with the recent revamp in programming, Zee TV is now geared to start a new series of original movies under the brand name Kambakht Ishq.

The Kambakht Ishq slot for Zee TV Original Movies will premiere an 'emotional and spine-chilling' story of passionate relationships that have incited crime,says a release. The stories will make it clear that love and violence are inextricably linked, it adds.

The original movies will air on the last Saturday of every month.The first movie of the series, Chura Ke Dil Mera, starring tele stars Divya Dutta, Ram Kapoor and Seema Shetty airs on 28 December at 8:30 pm. It has been directed by Diya and Tony Singh.

Interestingly, the channel has spruced its programmes for the new year. It plans to air special episodes of its popular soap - Kittie Party as well as talk showSimply Shekhar which will feature a surprise guest on the last day of the year.

On New Year's eve, the channel will air the Zee Golden Bollywood Awards from 8:00 pm to 11 pm.

Zee Cinema, as mentioned earlier, will air the blockbuster Gadar - Ek Prem Katha starring Amisha Patel and Sunny Deol at 8 pm on 31 December.