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‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ on Star Movies
Mumbai, October 17, 2005: In a time of war, one man took on the task of motivating troops by doing what he did best – comedy! Watch the movie that catapulted Robin Williams into the big league, with Good Morning, Vietnam on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. only on STAR MOVIES. The movie released in 1987 and opened at No. 1 position in 785 cinemas and earned around US $ 123.92 million!
The film begins in 1965, when disc jockey Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) is assigned to take over the AFR’s Saigon radiobroadcasts. In contrast to the dull, by-rote announcers that have preceded him, Cronauer is a bundle of dynamite, playing whatever records tickle his fancy and indulging in wild flights of improvisational fancy.
Cronauer’s immediate superior Lt. Hauk, whose own notions of humour are puerile and pathetic, jealously attempts to dethrone Vietnam’s favourite rock jock. Fortunately, Cronauer’s popularity is such that he enjoys the full protection of the higher-ups. But when Cronauer, after experiencing the horrors of war first-hand, insists upon telling his listeners the truth instead of the official government line, he is instantly replaced by the unfunny Hauk and must struggle to get back on the air.
“The first movie to simultaneously contain Robin Williams and set him free.” – San Francisco Examiner
“Good Morning, Vietnam contains by far and away the best work Williams has ever done in a movie.” – Chicago Sun-Tribune
“Williams is amazing.” – Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
So don’t forget to watch Good Morning, Vietnam on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. only on Star Movies.
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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.
