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150 bollywood stars to adorn Zee Cine awards
MUMBAI: When they say star-studded affair, do they mean it! Zee will be playing host to 150 Bollywood stars at its Zee Cine Awards ’04.
Film actors including Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgan and Kajol, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, John Abraham, Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dharmendra, Manisha Koirala, Feroz Khan, Fardeen Khan, Jeetendra, Vivek Oberoi, Shilpa Shetty, Juhi Chawla, Jackie Shroff, Kareena Kapoor and Celina Jaitley will be attending the function.
Not only will these celebrities will be hosted at The Hyatt in Dubai, the sponsors and the Zee Cine Management team will be presenting them with lavish gifts and prizes like gold jewelry and cars, says a company release.
Touted as the most democratic award, Zee Cine Awards has enabled 20,00,000 fans across the globe to get a chance to vote for their favourite artist.
A special chartered plane, has been arranged to transport all the performers and celebrities from Mumbai to Dubai. The star performers of the evening include Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Lara Dutta. Besides a chance to witness Hrithik Roshan’s debut performance in Dubai, the audiences will also be treated to Shekhar Suman and Pakistan’s Omar Sharif’s star comic act.
An estimated figure of 6000 is expected to be present at the event, 1000 of which will be flown from India. The release adds that people all over the world, including from Pakistan would be coming down to Dubai for the event.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
