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Dhoom Machade with Aamir Khan
MUMBAI: In a special initiative by Sony Entertainment Television and Aamir Khan for the World Television Premier of the highest grosser in the history of Indian Cinema ‘Dhoom 3’ will see the actor watching the movie live with kids aged between 6 and 14 years. The icon who is an inspiration for many kids will be at Mumbai’s Reliance Studio in film city amidst many of his excited fans. For kids who would be watching the action packed movie at home, Mr. Perfectionist will be just a call away. During the commercial breaks the children between the age of 4-14 years will have an opportunity to ask questions and talk to their favorite hero by calling on the toll free # 18002661333 from 5 pm onwards.
Social media will also be on an all-time high when viewers can tweet in their questions for the impeccable actor who would be answering few of those requests. So get tweeting and increase your chances to have a LIVE conversation with Aamir Khan.
Also don’t forget to tune in to the Bollywood’s biggest movie of India in the World Television premiere of Dhoom 3 on Saturday 28th June 2014 at 6.30pm only on Sony Entertainment Television
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Sebi sends show-cause notice to Zee over fund diversion, company responds
Regulator questions 2018 letter of comfort and governance lapses; company vows robust legal response
MUMBAI: India’s markets watchdog has reignited its long-running scrutiny of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, issuing a sweeping show-cause notice that drags the broadcaster and 84 others into a widening governance storm.
The notice, dated February 12, has been served by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to Zee, chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and managing director and chief executive Punit Goenka, among others. At its heart: allegations that company funds were indirectly routed to settle liabilities of entities linked to the Essel Group.
The regulator’s probe traces its roots to November 2019, when two independent directors resigned from Zee’s board, flagging concerns over the alleged appropriation of fixed deposits by Yes Bank. The deposits were reportedly adjusted against loans extended to Essel Group entities, triggering questions about related-party dealings and board oversight.
A key flashpoint is a letter of comfort dated September 4, 2018, issued by Subhash Chandra in his dual capacity as chairman of Zee and the Essel Group. The document, linked to credit facilities availed by certain group companies from Yes Bank, was allegedly known only to select members of management and not disclosed to the full board—an omission SEBI believes raises red flags over transparency and governance controls.
Zee has pushed back hard. In a statement, the company said it “strongly refutes” the allegations against it and its board members and will file a detailed response. It expressed confidence that SEBI would conduct a fair review and signalled readiness to pursue all legal remedies to protect shareholder interests.
The notice marks the latest twist in a saga that has shadowed the broadcaster since 2019. What began as boardroom unease has morphed into a full-blown regulatory confrontation. The final reckoning now rests with SEBI—but the reputational stakes for Zee, and the message for India Inc on governance discipline, could scarcely be higher.
