News for '-star-plus'

Meet the villain in Sarkar Raj

Meet the villain in Sarkar Raj

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Did you know that the villain Somji in Sarkar Raj is Krishna in Saarthi [the popular daily show on Star Plus]? Surprised? Well, that's Rajesh Shringarpure for you.

Mallika takes on Sonu Nigam!

Mallika takes on Sonu Nigam!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The sexy star is scheduled to appear in Star Plus' first episode of Kaho Na Yaar Ha, a new celebrity game show on television show where celebs and their best pals take part in funny, mischievous and interesting games and thereby undertake the true test of friendship. The team with the highest score emerges a winner.

SRK punishes Rani & Karan!

SRK punishes Rani & Karan!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Don't miss this special episode where Rani Mukherji and Karan Johar appear on Shah Rukh Khan's game show, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain, to be aired on June 7 at 8 pm on Star Plus.

Laloo Yadav bats for SRK!

Laloo Yadav bats for SRK!

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The Railway Minister has arrived in Mumbai to shoot for a special episode of SRK's game show, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai.

Rakhi Sawant alleges cheating in <i>Nach.. </i>

Rakhi Sawant alleges cheating in Nach..

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Item-girl-turned-actress Rakhi Sawant on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against Star Plus channel, alleging them of cheating after she lost in the finals of reality show Nach Baliye 3. Rakhi, who along with beau Abhishek Awasthi lost in the final round to TV actors Sanjida Sheikh and Amir Ali, alleged in her complaint filed in the Oshiwara police station that the channel deliberately prevented her from winning the contest. Rakhi alleged that voting was manipulated.

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Is there any star qualified to fill Amitabh's shoes on KBC?

Rani, Karan Johar on Paanchvi Pass?

Rani, Karan Johar on Paanchvi Pass?

Rediff.com14 May 2008

After Bidaai stars Sara Khan and Parul Chauhan, it's the turn of other star contestants on Shah Rukh Khan's Kya Aap Paanchvi Se Tez Hai. Rumour is that his closest friends, Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji, will join him on the show this time.

What makes Bidaai so popular

What makes Bidaai so popular

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Bidaai, being aired on Star Plus is perhaps the only one to have held on to its ground firmly and become the only success story. In fact, it has managed higher TRP than the mother of all soaps Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Akshay heads to the small screen

Akshay heads to the small screen

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Khiladi actor will be seen in a special episode of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa on December 15 on Sony TV.

TV channels bet big on youth

TV channels bet big on youth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Be it the launch of new entertainment channels like Bindass, 9X and Zee Next or the programming rejig on Zee TV, Channel V, Star One, Sahara and Star Plus, broadcasters are leaving no stone unturned to attract the younger generation as well as the advertisers.

SRK's classroom is fun!

SRK's classroom is fun!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The concept is super. The questions truly excite. And the program does qualify to educate. It's a great interactive experience -- for kids and adults alike. But quizzing alone doesn't make a show a hit. What Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain needs to work on is its wit, spontaneity and reality while blending enlightenment with entertainment.

Want to win Paanchvi Paas? They will help!

Want to win Paanchvi Paas? They will help!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The makers of Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain have handpicked five extremely smart and intelligent kids, classmates of the contestants on the game show to be hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.

Jay Bhanushali to quit Kayamath?

Jay Bhanushali to quit Kayamath?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Jay Bhanushali, aka Neev from Kayamath on Star Plus, is likely to quit the show.

'I am a reality show junkie'

'I am a reality show junkie'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Choreographer-director Farah Khan will judge a television reality show Joh Jeeta Woh Hi Superstar on Star Plus along with music composers, Vishal and Shekar.

'Kyunki is irreplaceable in my life'

'Kyunki is irreplaceable in my life'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Smriti Irani had made a much-publicised exit from Star Plus' hit show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. But less than a year later, she's back on the show!

Smriti Irani returns to Kyunki Saas...

Smriti Irani returns to Kyunki Saas...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

'It is very difficult for an actor to replace another actor, who has already created an image. Gautami is a brilliant actress and she has done a superb job for almost a year. You will see a twist in the story, which will justify both Smriti and Gautami being in the show. Who knows, maybe next month I will come out with big announcement for Gautami,' says Ekta Kapoor.

Five TV shows and counting!

Five TV shows and counting!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

After the success of the popular comedy show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Kichidi Actor-producer J D Majethia is one happy man. Now he has five shows on television -- Baa Bahu Aur Baby on Star Plus, Ek Packet Umeed and Jayantilal Joshi Ki Joint Family on NDTV Imagine, Remote control on 9X and Chaldi Da Naam Gaddi on Zee TV-- all produced by Hats Off Productions.

Saarthi's Bhoomika is back

Saarthi's Bhoomika is back

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Can't get enough of television? Srabanti Chakrabarti brings you weekly gossip from the industry right here.

How Ekta built a successful 'soap' factory!

How Ekta built a successful 'soap' factory!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Ekta Kapoor's erratic schedules and ways have created a fantasy world where nothing is what it seems.

SRK or IPL:  Tough choice for channel sponsors

SRK or IPL: Tough choice for channel sponsors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Star Plus has signed up telecom major Airtel as the presenting sponsor for the Shah Rukh Khan-anchored Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai. According to sources, the deal has been struck at Rs 40 crore. The Airtel deal follows on the heels of its competitor Vodafone signing up as the presenting sponsor for the Indian Premier League on Sony TV.

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Unlike KBC-3, where Airtel, MTNL and BSNL were exclusive telecom partners, this time around, the channel is going non-exclusive. The channel is in the process of getting on board almost every telecom service provider, which means that participants need not just call from an Airtel or MTNL/BSNL number.

Star may take 4 yrs to get into right orbit

Star may take 4 yrs to get into right orbit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Rupert Murdoch-promoted Star Group will take at least four years to cross the $120-million-mark in operating income that it commanded till 2006

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Starring Astha Choudhary, the serial is about balancing married life with parents.

After Nach Baliye, it's Jai Maa Durga

After Nach Baliye, it's Jai Maa Durga

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Come December 29, Star Plus' Jai Maa Durga is ready to take us on an emotional journey of fantasy-reality and good-evil.

Channels bet on music shows

Channels bet on music shows

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

With growing viewers TAM Media Research's top 100 TVRs (during June 3 to June 9), both Zee's and Star's show share the 14th position with a rating of 6.4 each, while Sony's show ranks 33 with a rating of 5.3, on June 8.

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Delhi high court order directing Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission to investigate allegations of financial irregularities by Star Plus television channel in its game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

How Angad became Vidaai's Alekh

How Angad became Vidaai's Alekh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The serial Vidaai on Star Plus, has a handsome hunk playing the role of Alekh. Believe it or not, the hunk Angad had to put on a few kilos and cut his hair to get the role! Read on to know more.

Star, Idea integrate ringtones on K-soaps

Star, Idea integrate ringtones on K-soaps

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

From being a one-off option, product placements are soon taking the form of a sustained campaign.

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Confronted with declining viewership of its much-touted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Plus has found a new way to bring in viewers.

The show that will replace KBC

The show that will replace KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Fox Production will debut on Star Plus with a musical to fill the gap left by SRK.

Cricket wins over <i>KBC3</i>

Cricket wins over KBC3

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Early results show that Star's hot property has seen its all-India rating slip from 2.7 on Day 1 to 1.8 on Day 3, according to aMap, which measures all-India audience ratings covering more than 1 lakh towns.

King Khan's lines are ringing

King Khan's lines are ringing

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

More than a million Indians phone in to sit on the hot-seat of KBC III.

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The soap operas of Ekta Kapoor and Ravi Chopra are likely to be axed to make way for Kaun Banega Crorepati-III because Star Plus intends to reserve the one-hour primetime slot for the show that will be anchored by Shahrukh Khan.

Shah Rukh to appear on Nach Baliye

Shah Rukh to appear on Nach Baliye

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

According to our sources, Shah Rukh will shoot for the Star Plus show on October 27 or 28.

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The superstar will take the show down south, and spread awareness through it.

Which show will you watch: Jassi or KBC 2?

Which show will you watch: Jassi or KBC 2?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Tell us!

Viveik's ready to dance

Viveik's ready to dance

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Viveik Anand Oberoi features on the final episode of dance show, Kaboom.

'It felt good being nominated for an Emmy'

'It felt good being nominated for an Emmy'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Pawan Shankar talks about his TV career.

KBC will not be revived yet

KBC will not be revived yet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Baa, Bahu, and fake creepers

Baa, Bahu, and fake creepers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006