News for '-sony-entertainment'

Ram Kapoor on being voted out of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

Ram Kapoor on being voted out of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Ram Kapoor is the newest contestant to bow out of Sony Entertainment Television's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Why Kashmira had a bikini bath in Iss Jungle

Why Kashmira had a bikini bath in Iss Jungle

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Kashmira Shah gets candid about the reality show after being eliminated.

BIG TV walks out of IPL deal after spat with Sony

BIG TV walks out of IPL deal after spat with Sony

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group-controlled BIG TV has withdrawn from partnering the Indian Premier League, alleging discrimination by the league's broadcast rights-holder Sony Entertainment Television.BIG TV has communicated its decision to IPL CEO Sundar Raman, alleging that SET has decided to offer the contract to competitor Airtel DTH, though it quoted a lower price for on-air partnership, sources said. When contacted, a BIG TV spokesperson declined to comment.

Coming up, on Yash Raj Television

Coming up, on Yash Raj Television

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Taking a look at Yash Raj's new shows on TV.

TV channels look to cellphones, Net for revenue

TV channels look to cellphones, Net for revenue

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Sony Entertainment Television India, Nick India and Sony Pix are looking beyond television for revenue. They plan to improve their respective websites to build a community of online users in order to attract online advertisements. They are looking at the mobile platform for ringtone, wallpaper and games downloads.

Get ready for Anil Kapoor's 24 Season 2

Get ready for Anil Kapoor's 24 Season 2

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The shooting will start in October.

What's on TV after IPL?

What's on TV after IPL?

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The IPL makes way for new shows on TV.

Jhalak: Gauhar Khan demands new choreographer

Jhalak: Gauhar Khan demands new choreographer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Gauhar Khan's choreographer Hanif Hilal is disappointed that the model has chosen another choreographer after he injured his leg on the sets of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

Bollywood comes together for new reality TV show

Bollywood comes together for new reality TV show

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Preity Zinta and many more may be a part of Dance Premier League.

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

A fresh row broke out over the issue of telecast rights of the Indian Premier League with Sony Entertainment dragging the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the Bombay High Court which restrained the Cricket Board from entering into any further agreement related to the Twenty20 tournament. Sony moved the High Court against BCCI's move to enter into a contract with World Sports Group after terminating its agreement with Sony on broadcasting rights in the country.

Minority shareholders take SET to court

Minority shareholders take SET to court

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The four minority domestic investors of Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India, the Indian arm of the Japanese major, have taken the company to court over disagreements concerning demands on them for more capital.

Modi starts talks with SET's shareholders

Modi starts talks with SET's shareholders

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The negotiations were shelved following a difference of opinion on prices. "We intend to close both the deals by September," said a highly-placed source with MCorp, the holding company for B K Modi's group of companies.

BCCI tops SportzPower Money List 2008

BCCI tops SportzPower Money List 2008

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

With a whopping Rs 303.15 crore profit they earned in the year 2007-08, the Indian cricket Board (BCCI) tops the SportzPower Money List rankings for being the most influential sports entity. The rankings have been made on the basis of the entities' financial clout and their influences on sporting arena.

'I couldn't have asked for a better launch than Rani Padmini'

'I couldn't have asked for a better launch than Rani Padmini'

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Tejaswini Lonari will play Padmini in one of the shows, Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur. The show profiles the beautiful queen, as it tells a story of beauty, loyalty, courage and sacrifice.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.

Great TV shows coming up!

Great TV shows coming up!

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Sony Entertainment Television is going for a revamp from 25th May 2009 in which the viewers will be catered to radical and fresh concepts.

'Dancing is tougher than cricket'

'Dancing is tougher than cricket'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Mohinder Amarnath on being eliminated from Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

SPN had been seeking a higher share of revenue, which Tata Sky blamed for the breakdown in talks.

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Megha Gupta never planned on being an actress. However, fate had other plans for the lead actress of NDTV Imagine's Main Teri Parchhain Hoon.

Vote: Who will win Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao?

Vote: Who will win Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Will it be Mona Wasu, Anaida or Chetan Hansraj?

ESPN-Star bags Champions League T20 rights

ESPN-Star bags Champions League T20 rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The bid includes a commitment by ESPN Star Sports to spend $75 million to market the tournament, which is the international version of the popular Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.

Ash, Madhuri to judge reality TV show?

Ash, Madhuri to judge reality TV show?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Sony Entertainment Television's Dance Premier League will be launched on a grand scale.

Sony to earn Rs 300 cr from IPL

Sony to earn Rs 300 cr from IPL

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Sony Entertainment Television, which recently bagged the telecast rights of the Indian Premier League, hopes to earn over Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) as advertising revenue in the first season of the Board of Control for Cricket in India-promoted Twenty20 tournament.

'I'm scared of joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

'I'm scared of joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Actor Jay Bhanushali on joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao.

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

KBC crosses the floor to Sony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Channel also acquires rights to Slumdog Millionnaire.

Vote: TV's best entertainers

Vote: TV's best entertainers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Will it be Salman Khan or Smriti Irani?

A dancer with Olympic dreams!

A dancer with Olympic dreams!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Meet Pooja Kanwal, a dancer who plays Pavani, a girl who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner in Sony TV's new show, Palampur Express.

Arshad Warsi gets Rs 5 crores for Bigg Boss 2?

Arshad Warsi gets Rs 5 crores for Bigg Boss 2?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The second season of Bigg Boss is about to begin, and Arshad Warsi seems to be the big winner already.

Ragini Khanna: I feel I'm a man

Ragini Khanna: I feel I'm a man

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Ragini Khanna talks about playing a man trapped in a woman's body in Sony Television's new show Bhaskar Bharti.

Salman's 10 Ka Dum launches music video

Salman's 10 Ka Dum launches music video

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Salman Khan is going all out to promote his upcoming television show, 10 Ka Dum, on Sony Entertainment Television.

From Jassi to Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi

From Jassi to Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Mona Singh who created waves with Jassi Jisse Koi Nahi and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa is back to host Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi, a new reality show on Sony Television.

Durgesh Nandini's Bhojpuri stop

Durgesh Nandini's Bhojpuri stop

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The leading lady, of the serial Durgeshnandini on Sony Television, Rinku Ghosh became quite famous overnight with her portrayal of the village belle. Unfortunately, the serial did not do too well and ultimately stopped being telecasted. It seems Rinku has decided to bid adieu to the Hindi television industry and is concentrating a lot on Bhojpuri films these days.

Prashant Tamang is Indian Idol

Prashant Tamang is Indian Idol

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The boy from Darjeeling could not hold back his tears. Runner up Amit Paul, on the other hand, was all smiles.

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Titled Kishoreda, the film will be produced by Percept Pictures Company.

Nikkitasha, Komal US Boogie Woogie champs

Nikkitasha, Komal US Boogie Woogie champs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

'It's wonderful to see that today's youth is still so connected to Bollywood and Indian pop music, even though they are spread throughout the world.'

Darsheel as good as SRK, Akshay?

Darsheel as good as SRK, Akshay?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The nine-year old gets a Best Actor Filmfare nomination.

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Sony TV has locked horns with production house Endemol over airing of Big Boss sequels. Sony maintains that it has the first refusal rights, as per the agreement between the two.

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Flush with cash from his wireless telephony company's sale, industrialist B K Modi is negotiating to acquire 39 per cent stake in Indian television company, Multi Screen Media, earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television. Modi, who was earlier eyeing the 32 per cent stake held by Indian shareholders, is now looking at acquiring an additional 7 per cent held by trusts. He is also planning to re-brand the television channel as Sony Spice TV.

'I never thought I would host a show'

'I never thought I would host a show'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Bhojpuri star Ravi Kissen made his first television appearance with Sony Entertainment Television's Bigg Boss. Now, he is back in Zee TV's reality show, Ek Se Badhkar Ek Jalwe Sitaron Ke.

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to issue tender forms for broadcasting rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the coming week. According to industry sources, the winner might have to fork out over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) for a five year telecast rights.