News for 'ndtv-imagine'

Turner to buy NDTV Imagine

Turner to buy NDTV Imagine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Turner International is close to acquiring a controlling stake in entertainment company NDTV Imagine, which runs three entertainment channels.

NDTV Imagine stands by Pati, Patni Aur Woh

NDTV Imagine stands by Pati, Patni Aur Woh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The channel states that it is not in agreement with NCPCR's position and will take all steps to protect its broadcast rights.

Just Who Is Jannat Zubair?

Just Who Is Jannat Zubair?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

After starring in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jannat is getting ready for another exciting reality show, The Traitors.

Are you ready for NDTV Imagine?

Are you ready for NDTV Imagine?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Armed with funds, the news broadcaster will soon make its debut in the entertainment and lifestyle genres.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Shardul Pandit entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant and has been getting along well with almost all the housemates.

'Past life regression helps you overcome phobias'

'Past life regression helps you overcome phobias'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Dr Trupti Jayin, clinical psychologist and past life therapist, who is working on NDTV Imagine's new reality show Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, discusses the theory of rebirth and her line of work with Rajul Hegde.

Adlabs promoter, NDTV arm in talks for film JV

Adlabs promoter, NDTV arm in talks for film JV

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

NDTV Imagine, the entertainment wing of Prannoy Roy-promoted NDTV Network, is close to forming a 50:50 joint venture with Manmohan Shetty - the former promoter of Adlabs - to enter film production.

Channels turn to Gods to grab viewers

Channels turn to Gods to grab viewers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

With viewers rallying behind mythological stories like Ramayana and Mahabharata, broadcasters like Star Plus, NDTV Imagine and Zee TV, among others, are hoping to generate at least Rs 150-200 crore (Rs 1.5 billion to 2 billion) from advertisers in the next one year, accounting for about 10-12 per cent of the total advertising revenue generated between the top six general entertainment channels. Till recently, soaps, dramas and thrillers were attracting advertisers and viewers

NDTV set to launch global film channel

NDTV set to launch global film channel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Alliance Lumiere, owned by NDTV Imagine, the entertainment company of NDTV, is all set to launch an international film channel. The films will be distributed in India and abroad. They will also be marketed through DVDs and VCDs for private viewing.

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Are you looking at a career in acting? Television stars Ridhi Nayak, Vaishali Mech, Aditi Gupta, Mehika Verma, Usha Nadkarni and Sunil Godse tell you how to audition.

Meet Mr and Mrs Rahul Mahajan

Meet Mr and Mrs Rahul Mahajan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

We examine why Madhuri Dixit has producers and marketers queueing up, long after quitting the industry.

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In what will be the largest media deal in India, Multi-Screen Media (MSM), which runs Sony Television in India, is set to buy Ramoji Rao-owned Eenadu TV's (ETV's) bouquet of 11 regional channels.

Court allows telecast of Pati Patni Aur Woh

Court allows telecast of Pati Patni Aur Woh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The Delhi High Court allowed the entertainment channel to continue its reality TV show Pati Patni Aur Woh, by staying the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights order to cease telecast.

'I've always wanted to get married to Rahul Mahajan'

'I've always wanted to get married to Rahul Mahajan'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Priyadarshani Singh on her eviction from the reality show Rahul Dulhania Le Jayega.

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Desi Girl: A lot of muck and dung

Rediff.com22 May 2010

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.

Star India upbeat about reclaiming top slot

Star India upbeat about reclaiming top slot

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The group seems undeterred by stiff competition posed by new entrants like Colors and NDTV Imagine in the general entertainment segment.

Farhan Akhtar to rock TV!

Farhan Akhtar to rock TV!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The Rock On actor is the host of Oye It's Friday on NDTV Imagine. The show promises an hour of cutting edge humour, dazzling performances, news making guests and edgy style all rolled into one.

SRK's handpicked IPL cheerleaders return

SRK's handpicked IPL cheerleaders return

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Shah Rukh Khan and Sourab Ganguly personally chose the girls, who would cheer for their team Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League matches, in NDTV Imagine's Knights & Angels. The six winners, however, never got a chance to actually do their jig in South Africa.

'Junoon made me a face'

'Junoon made me a face'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Harshdeep Kaur from Sufi Ke Sultan was crowned the winner of NDTV Imagine's Lux Junoon Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka at its grand finale last weekend.

The most controversial shows on TV

The most controversial shows on TV

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Here's a look at the shows that made headlines.

Now, Rahul Mahajan has a Swayamvar

Now, Rahul Mahajan has a Swayamvar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Rahul, who became a household name after his stint in Bigg Boss 2, signed on the dotted line two days ago.

Rakhi, Elesh to have baby on TV

Rakhi, Elesh to have baby on TV

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

After the success of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, NDTV Imagine is coming up with another unique show called Pati Patni Aur Woh, the desi version of international show Baby Borrowers.

Rahul Mahajan: I will definitely marry on the show's finale

Rahul Mahajan: I will definitely marry on the show's finale

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Rahul Mahajan talks about his wedding plans.

Rakhi glams up for a grand sangeet

Rakhi glams up for a grand sangeet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Bollywood's ace designers Neeta Lulla and Farah Ali Khan to design the star's outfits for her Sangeet and Swayamvar.

Will Rakhi Sawant marry this man?

Will Rakhi Sawant marry this man?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

A look at two of the 15 prospective grooms willing who have registered themselves for Rakhi's wedding reality show, Rakhi Ka Swayamvara.

Broadcasters take Rs 100 cr bet with 25 new shows

Broadcasters take Rs 100 cr bet with 25 new shows

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Channels like STAR Plus, Zee TV, Colors, NDTV Imagine and 9X, among others, hope to generate Rs 250 crore of advertising revenue from these shows over the next three months. Together, the broadcasters will churn out over 170 hours of fresh TV content in the form of soaps, reality shows, comedy shows and other genres. The average cost per episode of these 25 new shows is pegged at Rs 2.5-3 lakh.

Repeat telecasts on prime-time TV? It's true

Repeat telecasts on prime-time TV? It's true

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Talks between production houses, cine workers union inconclusive, no fresh content for broadcasters.

SRK's new TV show

SRK's new TV show

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd is producing its first television show on NDTV imagine. Its a weekly sitcom called Ghar Ki Baat, which is going to be on the same lines as the classic mega hit Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.

'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.

Now, Mahabharata on Star Plus

Now, Mahabharata on Star Plus

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The new Mahabharata will be produced by Bollywood filmmaker, Bobby Bedi.

Sumeet wins Shava Shava

Sumeet wins Shava Shava

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

After 11 days of performances and a series of eliminations, judges Karan Johar and Simi Garewal declared Sumeet the winner of the musical show.

I won't get married in Swayamvar finale: Rakhi

I won't get married in Swayamvar finale: Rakhi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Rakhi Sawant will not get married on the finale of Rakhi ka Swayamvar this Sunday on NDTV Imagine. Rakhi lets the cat out of the bag, but tells rediff.com's Rajul Hegde that there is big surprise in store for the viewers.

'I just loved myself as the Chudail'

'I just loved myself as the Chudail'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Achint Kaur, who made a mark on television playing negative characters, plays a witch in NDTV Imagine's fantasy story, Raajkumar Aaryyan.

'TV's Seeta Aur Geeta will bring back the glamour we created'

'TV's Seeta Aur Geeta will bring back the glamour we created'

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Hema Malini talks about the TV adaptation of Seeta Aur Geeta.

'People are very serious about marrying Rakhi'

'People are very serious about marrying Rakhi'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Fazilla Allana of Sol Productions, who are making Rakhi Ka Swayamvar for NDTV, tells Rajul Hegde how the concept took shape.

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

For a special filmi episode, ace lyricist Prasoon Joshi has donned the 'Prem naam hai mera' garb as everything on the show goes Bollywood -- as in, even more Bollywood than usual.

NDTV scores big with entertainment channel

NDTV scores big with entertainment channel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

With 18 advertising deals in its kitty, NDTV Imagine determinedly chases the Rs 300 crore (Rs 3-billion) plus revenue target. In the latest TAM report (4 years plus viewers in cable and satellite homes in the Hindi-speaking markets) the channel shares the number three slot with Sony, ahead of Sahara, Star One, Sab and 9X.

NDTV sells 26% unit stake to NBC for $150mn

NDTV sells 26% unit stake to NBC for $150mn

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

New Delhi Television (NDTV) and an overseas subsidiary of NDTV have signed a memorandum of agreement with NBC Universal Inc and a subsidiary of NBCU for divesting 26% stake in an overseas subsidiary for $150 million.

Farhan Akhtar doesn't get it right this time

Farhan Akhtar doesn't get it right this time

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

His debut TV appearance Oye! It's Friday is very dull, and does not have the Akhtar slickness we're all used to.