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Full 2 Entertainment on Zee Cinema
MUMBAI: There is no shortage of entertaining Hindi films to get you in the holiday spirit…Whether it ishasna-hasana, rona-dhona,romance, drama, feel-good comedies and everything in between… Bollywood movies have immense entertainment quotient!To beat the heat in the cool surroundings of your home, starting May 5, 2014 every Monday to Friday, Zee Cinema brings its viewers a series of back to back movies at11am and 2 pmin a fun filled month-long festival titled ‘Full 2 Entertainment’. With variety and masala, the ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival will definitely take you on a fun summer ride.
As part of the festival, Zee Cinema will be airing movies all through the monthof May. These movies are the very embodiment of entertainment. The ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival will air movies ranging from action packed thrillers like Agneepath with Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in their award winning performances& Players with Abhishek Bachchan and Neil Nitin Mukeshto suspense thriller Mohraand the light hearted fun Mr. India. From Sridevi’s incomparable performance in Chaalbaaz, to her empowering yet heartwarming performance in English Vinglish; the real deal on entertainment is right here on Zee Cinema!
When there’s masti, there’s magic and masala; can romance be far behind? With the ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival, viewers will be transported back in time when Salman Khan was totally love-struck in Maine Pyaar Kiya. And, who can forget Hrithik Roshan and Kareena’s on-screen magical romance in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon or Aishwarya Rai – Akshay Khanna’s friendship budding into love in Aa Ab Laut Chale. Add to this, complete family entertainers like Double Dhamaal, All the Best, Mujhse Shaadi KarogiandRaja Hindustaniwill also enthrall audiences.
Commenting on the festival, Ruchir Tiwari, ZEEL, Deputy Vice President – Head of Programming – Hindi Movie Channels said: “With an aim to offer non-stop entertainment in the holiday season, Zee Cinema presentsback to back blockbusters for audiences to catch up with their favourite actors and favourite movies in a special festival, ‘Full 2 Entertainment”. This line-up of films in this festival, at 11 am and2pm every weekday, will surely make Zee Cinema your one-stop destination to enjoy your summer holidays.”
Get ready to sit back, grab some popcorn and watch some of your favourite movies in May… only on Zee Cinema.
So tune-in to Zee Cinema from May 5, 2014 onwards, every day – Monday to Friday, 11:00 pm and 2:00 pm to get truly entertained!
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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.
