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Star One’s The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Dwitiya recreates history
Mumbai, March 3, 2006: After creating history in television programming with its first season, Star One’s The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, is back with a bang! The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Dwitiya (TGILCD) opened strongly with 5.06 TVR (CS4+ HSM Base). The first week’s episode, which aired on Friday, February 24 2006 between 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., burst through the TRP scales with 7 million viewers tuning-in from across the country. This nationwide search for the best comic talent, provided the viewers, the much needed – Doosra dose of Fun, Laughter and Entertainment!
Its also a double whammy for Star One as another new show – Mano Ya Na Mano, that premiered on the same day at 11:00 p.m. also made a grand entry with 2.16 TVR (CS4+ HSM Base). The response from viewers has indeed made the Channel’s new programming property absolutely – FANTASTIC!
Mr. Deepak Segal, Executive Vice President, Content, Star India Pvt Ltd, said, “After the unprecedented success of the first season, Star One’s commitment to bring the best to its viewers has been proven once again, with the outstanding debut of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge ‘Dwitiya’. We aim to sustain this level of success through such shows and reach greater heights in this year.”
The first season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, launched in June 2005 had become an instant hit amongst viewers. Redefining the ‘comedy’ genre on television, it created a never-before platform for the upcoming comedians. Today, Sunil Pal, Navin Prabhakar, Raju Shrivastav and other participants have become household names, gaining phenomenal recognition and popularity amongst viewers across the country.
TGILC Dwitiya features an impressive array of outstanding comic routines, teamed with the presence of judges – Shekhar Suman & Navjot Singh Siddhu, better known to audiences as “The Wizards of Wit”. The hostess is none other than the stunning Parizaad Kolah. Produced by Endemol, a global leader in television and other audiovisual entertainment, TGILC Dwitiya will have a total of 18 episodes. Nitin Desai of Devdas fame, has designed the fantabulous sets of this show.
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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.
