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Film ‘Gadar’ gives Zee entry in Top 20
MUMBAI: The film smashed all before it last year and was one of the stellar achievements for Subhash Chandra’s Zee Group in 2001. And the airing of Gadar Ek Prem Katha, gave Zee TV a Top 20 performance on the ratings charts after a long while.
The jingoistic Bollywood blockbuster that had he-man Sunny Deol playing the lead aired on Zee on 14 August (the eve of Independence Day) and has made two entries into the ratings charts. The second half of the movie (post 10 pm) registered 17 (5.05 TVRs) on the ratings scale while the first half (8 pm onwards) was 21 (4.5 TVRs) on the TAM ratings for 4+ TG across all markets for the week from 11 August to 17 August.
There was another movie in the Top 20 and that was the critically acclaimed Aamir Khan starrer Dil Chaata Hai that aired on Star Plus on Saturday night, 17 August, and came in at 19 notching up TVRs of 4.65.
Zee’s Playwin Lucky 3 lottery was the only other show that made its mark on the Top 100 at 28 with ratings of 4.08.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
