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The Bollywood roundtable 2013- The Actresses
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN’s Bollywood Roundtable hosted by Rajeev Masand brings to you the best of Bollywood. From directors to actors and music composers to writers, it gives a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the industry members and an insight into the functioning of the industry.
As a part of this special series, this week Rajeev Masand interacts with four leading ladies of 2013, who have made a mark in their unique way. On the show, Deepika Padukonewho went from the easily likeable Naina Talwar in “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” to the wacky daughter in “Chennai Express”, and then topped off the year with a feisty performance in “Ram Leela”, Kangana Ranaut who played a shape-shifting evil mutant in “Krrish 3”, Vidya Balan, who played a loud mouth Punjabi housewife in “Ghanchakkar” and Nimrat Kaurbrought powerful poignancy to the role of a neglected housewife who begins a tentative relationship over handwritten notes in “The Lunchbox”, share their experiences on everything from botched auditions to over-caring co-stars and on rewriting the rules of Bollywood.
Don’t forget to tune in to this special episode of ‘The Bollywood Roundtable’ on Sat, Dec 21st @ 08:00 PM with repeats on Sun, Dec 22th @ 12 Noon & 10.00 PM, only on CNN-IBN.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
