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‘Ek Ajnabee’ se planned encounter on ETC
Mumbai December 5, 2005: Shahenshah of Bollywood was busy shooting for Ek Ajnabee and ETC the favoured channel of Bollywood, caught him as Star Giraftaar for the month of December 2005. What better way to end the successful year 2005 than to take Amitabh Bachchan into the homes of its viewers.
Star Giraftaar is a slot where in every month ETC presents some famous Hindi Film personality. Besides a special very personalized half hour dedicated show called ‘Chit Chaat’ with the star, ETC also shows songs and scenes from their forthcoming film throughout the period dedicated to them. In this half an hour chat show Giraftaar Star discusses their professional highs and lows, fond memories, pasand, napasand and childhood, family & friends.
In an interactive and open interview, Amitabh Bachchan talks to anchor Aanchal on ETC on Wednesday 7th December, 2005 at 7.30PM. (Repeat Thursday 8th December 1.30PM).
Talking about the film Big ‘B’ says “Ek Ajnabee is adapted from the English film Men Of Fire and set in Bangkok on a family of husband, wife and a young child. Kidnapping is a very big crime over there. Since they are worried about their child and I have an army background they called me for protection. The film is focused on abduction and emotional conflict. Since my character is not from Bangkok, the title of the film is Ek Ajnabee”.
As Amitabh Bachchan says he enjoyed tremendously working with the child artist Richa and even learnt a lot from her. “She is remarkable actor and very natural”. He should know because he has done films as well as many ads with children. Although, the director Apoorva Lakhi is comparatively new, still Mr. Bachchan found him very focused and energetic”.
He went on to explain how this film has latest technological affects and he is highly stylized. In his exclusive interview with ETC, Mr. Bachchan talks about his other films, his work schedule, his view point about item numbers and his entertaining moments with grand children.
So watch this very personal and in-depth chat with Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday December April 7, 2005 only on ETC.
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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.
