News for 'Star Plus'

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.

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.

'I chose to be a chef when I could've become an engineer'

'I chose to be a chef when I could've become an engineer'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The third season of Master Chef India which premieres today on Star Plus at 8 pm.

'I am nervous about Pankaj Ka Zayka'

'I am nervous about Pankaj Ka Zayka'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Lucknow resident Pankaj Bhadouria talks about her new show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Virat Kohli sets this iconic record

Virat Kohli sets this iconic record

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli now has highest fifty-plus scores in T20I history

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.

Valentine's Day special with Pulkit-Yami

Valentine's Day special with Pulkit-Yami

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Several actors decided to promote their movies on Valentine's Day with a special show called Ishkiyaon Dhishkiyaon

Will these people dance with Hrithik on TV?

Will these people dance with Hrithik on TV?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Here's a look at the Mumbai auditions of the dance reality show Just Dance.

KBC 3 fares better in ratings

KBC 3 fares better in ratings

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The rating system that was set up in 2004 tracked the viewership (age group 4 plus) of KBC 3 in the Hindi speaking states such as Rajasthan, UP, MP, Maharashtra and Gujarat among others.

'Lalit Modi has done a great job'

'Lalit Modi has done a great job'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The actress speaks about the IPL controversy, coming back to reality TV and more.

KBC will not be revived yet

KBC will not be revived yet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take that his film-maker father Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had throughout his illustrious career.

Low-key New Year bash on channels

Low-key New Year bash on channels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Politicians want ban on Sach Ka Saamna

Politicians want ban on Sach Ka Saamna

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni urged that private television channels to show restraint and evolve self-regulatory mechanism so that their programmes do not hurt the sentiments of people.

Hrithik: It made me cry to send back contestants

Hrithik: It made me cry to send back contestants

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The actor talk about his dance-based reality show Just Dance.

Rajeev Khandelwal to tie the knot

Rajeev Khandelwal to tie the knot

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The actor plans to marry his girlfriend, Manjiri Kamitkar by the end of the year.

'Life took a 360-degrees turn'

'Life took a 360-degrees turn'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Acting happened quite by accident. It chose me.' 'To be cast in the lead in Raaz 2 and Raaz 3 felt almost surreal.'

Why can't the generals just stay in their barracks?

Why can't the generals just stay in their barracks?

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Why have Indian Service chiefs inserted themselves into an ongoing battle between the people and the civilian leadership, on one side, and the Pakistani Army, intelligence agencies and extremists on the other?

Low-cost investment plans for your children

Low-cost investment plans for your children

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

It's best to stick with a term plan and invest the balance in a low-cost investment.

Star eyes regional TV venture with Asianet

Star eyes regional TV venture with Asianet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Star India is close to forming a joint venture with Kerala-based television broadcaster Asianet to launch a bouquet of regional channels. The deal comes after the failure of Star's joint venture with Ekta Kapur-controlled Balaji Telefilms to operate regional channels last April to get off the ground. Sources at Star said the broadcaster will hold a majority stake in the joint venture.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

'Indian team has the best lower order and that's a big plus'

'Indian team has the best lower order and that's a big plus'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

One of the most formidable batsmen of his era, Inzamam-ul-Haq has said India are way ahead of other teams in T20s due to their much-improved lower-order batting.

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.

Meet The Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Cast

Meet The Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Cast

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

While Salman Khan, leading lady Pooja Hegde and, of course, Venkatesh remain the reason audiences will get attracted to theatres, there is a large supporting cast, waiting for their moment to shine.

Aamir Khan's debut TV show gets great money start

Aamir Khan's debut TV show gets great money start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The show Satyamev Jayate will be aired on Star Plus.

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

But the Rohit Sharma-led team has it's fair share of problems in terms of picking an ideal playing XI.

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The day is here! As Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry, over 1,00,000 fevered fans have gathered outside in the glorious British sunshine at WindsorCastle. The 2,000-plus excited guests have also started to arrive at Windsor Castle for the biggest royal wedding in Britain since Prince William married Kate in 2011 with more than 21million UK household set to watch and 23 million expected to tune in from America. Here are some of the guests walking in for the event of the year!

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

'Plastic smile and heart': Vivek on Ash, films

'Plastic smile and heart': Vivek on Ash, films

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The actor reveals all to Farah Khan on her show Tere Mere Beech Mein.

When Shah Rukh made Sachin dance

When Shah Rukh made Sachin dance

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The two superstars shake a leg with the rest of the Indian cricket team.

'I learnt cooking by trial and error'

'I learnt cooking by trial and error'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Master Chef India winner Shipra Khanna gets candid on Rediff Chat.

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The Netherlands will have a spring in their stride when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka on Saturday.

KBC II: 1.5 crore calls in 10 days!

KBC II: 1.5 crore calls in 10 days!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.