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Zee’s next big movie catch ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’
MUMBAI: What next after the big one for the month Munnabhai MBBS? If that is the question that has been hounding Zee loyalists, then the answer is Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
Subhash Chandra’s flagship channel has bagged the telecast rights for the second quarter’s box-office hit starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra.
It is no surprise that the telecast rights were bagged by Zee, as the group also has the film’s oversea exhibition and DVD rights. The movie is likely to be premiered on the channel later this year.
In addition to that, Zee has also managed to bag the telecast rights for Mani Ratnam’s critically acclaimed Yuva.
Starring Ajay Devgan, Abhishekh Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor and Esha Deol, the movie is based on political unrest amongst the student fraternity in Kolkotta.
In addition to the big titles, Zee Network has also bagged titles including Line Of Control, Tarzaan-The Wonder Car, and Tehzeeb.
One movie catch that came as a bit of a surprise though, is the Mandira Bedi starrerShaadi Ka Ladoo, which has been snagged by Zee’s Hindi movie arm Zee Cinema for its Premiere band. For the uninitiated, Bedi has been Sony’s movie and entertainment channel MAX’s mascot since the Cricket World Cup 2003.
The movie, directed by Bedi’s husband Raj Kaushal, stars Sanjay Suri, Ashish Chaudhary and Samita Bhangargi. The movie will premiere on Saturday 16 October at 8:30 pm.
When asked for further details about the film acquisitions, a Zee spokesperson withheld comment.
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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Premieres 14 Feb on Zee
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat world TV premiere 14 Feb at 8pm passion meets politics.
MUMBAI: Cupid’s arrow just got a plot twist and it’s heading straight for your TV screen. This Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema is turning up the heat with the world television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a raw, rule-breaking romantic drama that proves love doesn’t always come wrapped in roses.
Set to air on Saturday, 14 February at 8pm, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, directed by Milap Zaveri. It dives headfirst into obsession, heartbreak, and the kind of unconditional love that leaves scorch marks. Rane plays Vikramaditya, a powerful politician whose all-consuming passion for actress Adaa spirals into chaos when his feelings go unreturned unleashing a storm of emotion, misunderstanding, and life-altering consequences.
The timing couldn’t be sharper. Audiences are clearly craving intense love stories over sugar-coated ones, and this film taps straight into that vein. Harshvardhan Rane already has a loyal fanbase from his cult hit Sanam Teri Kasam, which cemented his status as the go-to guy for heart-wrenching romance especially among younger viewers who keep the film on repeat.
Milap Zaveri captured the film’s beating heart, “This film is about love that doesn’t follow rules. With Valentine’s Day being a time when audiences gravitate towards romantic narratives, the television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat on Zee Cinema felt like the perfect fit. The continued love for intense romances shows there is a strong emotional appetite for such stories.”
Rane himself called it a story rooted in messy, honest emotion, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat explores love in its most intense and vulnerable form where emotions are messy and deeply human. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from passion or pain on Valentine’s Day making it even more special as it reflects the many shades of love people experience.”
Sonam Bajwa added her take, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not a conventional love story, it’s raw, intense and emotional. Valentine’s Day is usually associated with happy romance but this film explores love in its most vulnerable form.”
So if your Valentine’s plans include more than chocolates and clichés, tune in to Zee Cinema at 8pm on 14 February. Because sometimes the most unforgettable love stories aren’t the ones that end neatly, they’re the ones that leave you questioning just how far passion can push before everything changes.
