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Advertisers take to brand integrations

Advertisers take to brand integrations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

According to media buyers, the demand for integrations is on the rise, thanks to the ability it has to stand out in a cluttered environment, if done the right way.

'I am not the right person for reality shows'

'I am not the right person for reality shows'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Actress Mouli Ganguly is quite excited about her television comeback.

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Adhikari Brothers -- the creators of SAB TV, which was subsequently bought by Sony - have launched a new channel, Mastiii.

Amitabh: Don't know answers to many KBC questions

Amitabh: Don't know answers to many KBC questions

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Amitabh Bachchan gives us some details about Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5.

India's Idol goes to New York!

India's Idol goes to New York!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

After 10 seasons, KBC is just as interesting as it was when it started, feels Namrata Thakker.

Meet the X Factor contestants

Meet the X Factor contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The contestants will train under the three judges.

'I did Bigg Boss because the money they offered was huge'

'I did Bigg Boss because the money they offered was huge'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Shweta Tiwari talks about her new serial Parvarish, and much more.

'I never expected to win Rs 5 crores on KBC 5'

'I never expected to win Rs 5 crores on KBC 5'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Sushil Kumar, has become the first contestant to win 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5.

Sony CEO Kunal Dasgupta quits

Sony CEO Kunal Dasgupta quits

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Multi Screen Media Private Limited ((earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television India), announced on Thursday that its chief executive officer, Kunal Dasgupta has quit quoting personal reasons. The announcement was made by SPTI's president, international networks, Andy Kaplan.

What do you think of the KBC 5 trailer?

What do you think of the KBC 5 trailer?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Big B connects to the common man with the new season of his popular gameshow.

How Yana, Kalki learnt Hindi

How Yana, Kalki learnt Hindi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Vikas Kumar aka Inspector Damodar Deshmukh of Khhote Sikkey tells us how he taught the language to the stars.

'It's very difficult to be a mother at 40'

'It's very difficult to be a mother at 40'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Shilpa Tulaskar, one of the actors in Ladies Special, talks about the TV show and motherhood.

Bollywood masala at Mirchi Music Awards

Bollywood masala at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Of the 23 companies, eight have raised funds after Shark Tank India.

What makes this TV show such a hit with Indians?

What makes this TV show such a hit with Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

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?

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.

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Amitabh Bachchan is back as host for the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television.

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.

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Kaun Banega Crorepati-4 (KBC-4), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, got an average TV rating of 5.5 in its final episode, according to data from TVR agency aMap. The closing episode had a peak rating of 7.4, it said. TVRs denote the percentage of viewers who watched the show for a stipulated period.

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Dil Bole Hadippa actress has been confirmed as the second judge of Dance Premier League after Madhuri backed out.

Meet the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 contestants

Meet the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 contestants

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Looking at the 12 contestants of dance reality show.

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.

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.

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'There is so much talk about Netflix and what they should be doing.' 'In two years, SonyLIV has done what Netflix should be doing.'

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

In 2018, KBC failed to make it to the top 5 shows list, Indian Idol featured on the same thrice.

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.

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Are you looking forward to KBC tonight?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The show promises to be a special treat.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'This time I have decided to speak in better Hindi'

'This time I have decided to speak in better Hindi'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Shilpa Shetty, Anurag Basu and Geeta Kapoor back in action with dance reality show Super Dancer 3.

'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.

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.