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Javed Akhtar to host ‘Classic Legends Season 3’
MUMBAI: Zee Classic, the one-stop destination for classic and blockbuster movies of yesteryears, returns with the third season of its popular series, Classic Legends. Reviving the nostalgic memories of these Bollywood legends, host Javed Akhtar will take the audiences through this journey of 13 weeks starting 2 November at 8 pm. India’s only classic Hindi movie channel, Zee Classics has the largest library of classic films with over 500 exclusive titles from the 1940’s to the 1970’s.
‘Classic Legend Season 3’ will be featuring biographies of 13 Bollywood Legends to familiarize cine-lovers with their lives and careers in the industry. Some of the legends being featured in this season include Sanjeev Kumar, the blockbuster film maker Yash Chopra, the evergreen comedian Mehmood, a heart-throb for millions Dharmendra, the nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar, the stunningly beautiful Nutan, Manoj Kumar, well-renowned director O.P.Nayyar and many other luminaries. These industry stalwarts have left an indelible footprint in the world of Indian films and the series will give viewers an opportunity to know these film luminaries up close and personal.
Commenting the third season of the show, Javed Akhtar said, “It gives me immense pleasure in hosting the show in its third season. The response from viewers for ‘Classic Legends’ over the last two seasons has been overwhelming. To bring the journey of each of these legends gets more and more interesting as it brings them closer to today’s generation. Having worked with most of them in Bollywood, I enjoy taking the audiences through this journey on these stalwarts as they have immense learning for all the true lovers of cinema.”
Premiering on November 2, at 8 pm, Zee Classic’s ‘Classic Legend Season 3’ will kick off with Javed Akhtar taking the viewers into the life of the Yash Chopra. The renowned director, producer has many blockbuster films to his credit and has had a very inspiring journey. Tune in as Zee Classic gives its viewers a closer look into what went behind the making of these ‘Classic Legends’.
Zee Classic presents ‘Classic Legends – Season 3’ premiering on Zee Classic at 8 pm starting November 2, 2014
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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.
