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Max lines up its New Year’s movie fare
There have been reports that television channels are ushering the new year on a low key note. Notwithstanding this Sony Entertainment Television's Max, which positions itself as the home of Indian Cinema, is pulling out all the stops to woo the Bollywood buff.
The show starts nice and early at 9 am on New Year's Day with Heena, a love story set in the conflict between India and Pakistan and stars Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani heroine Zeba. Ashwini Bhave, Saeed Jaffrey, Kiran Kumar and Farida Jalal costar along with Raza Murad as the villain. Ravindra Jain's lilting melodies sung by Lata Mangeshkar are a highlight of the film.
In the evening at 4 pm watch the Big B star in his 80s hit Satte Pe Satta. The comic film also stars Hema Malini and Amjad Khan. The film directed by Raj Sippy has been inspired by the classic Hollywood musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
At 4 pm Chupke Chupke another Amitabh Bachchan comedy (from the 70s) will be shown. This also stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore and Jaya Bhaduri. Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed the superstar cast in the laugh riot brilliantly written by Gulzar.
At 8pm there will a special one hour show 'Current Bollywood Special:The Best Of 2001'. Dipti Bhatnagar anchors the program. It will look at box office performances as well as new faces that made a mark for themselves in film and how the big stars fared. It will also see what 2002 has in store.
Govinda and Sonali Bendre star in the film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai at 9 pm. It has been directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and also stars Shakti Kapoor and Reema Lagoo. The films tells the story of a simpleton who discovers a new world, a new family, a new environment and new values unfolding in front of him.
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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.
