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July 29, 2010
'Indian Idol gave me a makeover'
Shivam Pathak, on his elimination from Indian Idol.
July 28, 2010
Indian Idol: Disco Dancer, revisited!
Missed out on the latest Indian Idol episode? Here's a recap. Looking at the longest-running TV series
Here we look at five shows that have stood the test of time.
July 27, 2010
What makes this TV show such a hit with Indians?
The plot-lines are simple, often simplistic, the characters are plastic, and the production values basic -- so what makes C.I.D, the crime thriller on Sony, such a hit?
July 21, 2010
When Idiots and Idols rocked!
Missed out on the latest Indian Idol episode? Here's a recap.
July 15, 2010
The many lives of Swaroop Sampat Rawal
Aseem Chhabra traces the yesteryear actor's transformations. 3 Idiots' Chatur brings 'shudh' Hindi to TV show
Omi Vaidya talks about hosting Chhote Ustaad and much more.
July 13, 2010
'Rakth Sambandh is an Indian Desperate Housewives'
Sayantani Ghosh speaks about her upcoming show Rakth Sambandh and much more.
July 08, 2010
Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment
Amitabh Bachchan is back as host for the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television. 'I will follow my dream'
Indian Idol contestant Naushad Ali Kawa gets eliminated.
July 06, 2010
From Indian Idol to TV soap
Rajan Shahi talks about her upcoming soap Chand Chupa Badal Mein.
June 23, 2010
'Indian Idol has the complete package'
Arpita Khan on her elimination from Indian Idol 5.
June 22, 2010
Madhavan: I can never hope to be the best TV host
Madhavan on hosting Big Money -- Chota Parda, Bada Game.
June 16, 2010
Idol Ki Sholay entertains
Missed out on the latest Indian Idol episode? Here's a recap.
June 15, 2010
Meet the host of Kitchen Champion
Ronit Roy on his new role on television.
June 11, 2010
The latest offering from TV's soap queen
Ekta Kapoor on her new show Tere Liye.
June 10, 2010
'I am somebody because of Indian Idol'
Sandeep Acharya, the winner of Indian Idol season 2 shares his experiences since winning the show.
June 09, 2010
'I couldn't impress the Idol judges, viewers'
Manisha Karmarkar speaks about her Indian Idol experiences.
June 07, 2010
Govinda's niece is back
Aarti Singh, Govinda's niece talks about her uncle and her new show on Colors.
June 04, 2010
Sonali Bendre: I don't miss films
The pretty actress talks about returning to judge India's Got Talent 2.
June 02, 2010
Indian Idol finalists rock the 70s with Pyarelal!
Pyarelal, of the famed Laxmikant Pyarelal duo, guided the contestants and how! Sunidhi Chauhan: Queen of kitsch
As one of the judges on Indian Idol 5, the husky singer's wardrobe is mildly put -- catastrophic.
May 22, 2010
Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung
There's one thing to say about reality TV. It always manages to evoke a response from you. Disgust, contempt, revulsion are often the common gut feelings brought about by these shows. And ever since Kaun Banega Crorepati made its presence felt in households all over the country, each channel has tried hard to come up with something new to hook the audience.
May 21, 2010
'I don't want to give up TV shows'
Sanjeev on his Tamil TV shows.
May 13, 2010
Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges
The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.
May 06, 2010
Indian Idol's favourite host returns for season 5
Hussain Kuwajerwala tells us what to expect this time around.
April 26, 2010
Meet TV's dancing queen
Shakti Mohan on winning Dance India Dance contest.
April 16, 2010
The pied piper of Tamil TV
Compere of one of Tamil television's most popular children's shows, Pattampoochi (Butterfly), on Makkal TV, Yazhini is known for her chirpy demeanour, endless patience and devotion to Tamizh.
April 14, 2010
Lord Ram turns mystery Mann
Gurmeet Choudhary talks about his television soap Geet -- Hui Sabse Parayi.
March 11, 2010
There's no stopping this Telugu soap!
From the very first week of its premiere, Mogali Rekulu has been a roaring success.
March 09, 2010
Coming soon on Kannada TV: The perfect bride
The south channel is cashing on the success of Hindi TV shows like Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayege.
March 03, 2010
Uttaran girl bags Hollywood film
Charlies' Angels actress Lucy Lui will make her directorial debut with this film.
February 27, 2010
GR8 women steal the show
The ninth GR8 Women Achievers Awards felicitated 24 top women achievers for their contribution to their respective professions. The glittering function was held at ITC Grand Maratha on February 26 in Mumbai.
February 24, 2010
Meet the desi Mr Bean
Gutur Gu is similar to the hilarious Mr Bean.
February 10, 2010
Court refuses screening of Sach Ka Saamna 2
The show was to go on air from the first week of April.