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Star Plus’ ‘Bachcha party’ to thrill kids this summer
MUMBAI: With summer vacation round the corner, Star Plus has created a special weekend show called Bachcha Party for its young viewers. Starting 16 April, this thrice a week show will be on air from Friday to Sunday at 6:30 pm for 10 weeks.
The new show, which is on the lines of Shakalaka Boom Boom’s magic pencil’s story, is about a young and lonely rich boy called Rishi and his adventures with a magic pencil. Rishi who was leading a boring and dull life without friends comes alive after he finds the magic pencil which can bring alive anything when drawn with it.
Directed by Rajan Shahi and Rohit Malhotra, this kid show is being produced by Rose audio visuals with an energetic starcast comprising child actors Smit Seth, Natalia, Sakshi, Nisha Lalwani, Radhika and Anuj.
The story will take viewers in the life of Rishi who lives with his father and three older sisters. Although he has best of every thing that money can buy, his father is rather too busy to devote any time for him – something that Rishi craves. With his sisters busy in their own lives, Rishi often finds himself lonely and miserable. He is convinced that only a miracle can change things in his life and that of his family. And the miracle happens in the form of a magic pencil.
Rishi begins his adventures with the magic pencil and realises that he can improve lives of people around him. It thus deals with various adventures experinced by Rishi with help of the pencil and soon finds life fun. He tries and improves lives of people around him. From his housekeeper, to his sisters, to his friends, Prateek and Shreya, who are twins. Meanwhile, he understands that despite being poor, the twins are happy and united.
In his search for love and affection Rishi tries to get a mother for himself by drawing her picture with the magic pencil of course. Later, he and his created mother even win over his sisters. But he soon realises, that to get his mother permanently he has to make a choice between the pencil and his mother. Now it remains to be seen what choice Rishi has to make.
After Shaka Laka Boom Boom and Sanju’s adventures Bachcha Party is a 10-week long holiday special with lot of fun, adventure, thrill and fantasy to enjoy all through the summer vacation.
News Broadcasting
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.
