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Zee Classic to show hit movies of Jeetendra this month
MUMBAI: Through its 101 glorious years of existence, Hindi cinema has steadily built a fabulous guild of talented actors. From the talkies era to masala potboilers to current day art films, the Indian movie industry has grown and audiences have many memorable performances to cherish for life. Through its dedicated film festivals, Zee Classic, India’s only classic movies channel, is all set to keep the best of such performances from the Golden era alive for current day movie-goers and will present a festival of the superstar – Jeetendra aka Jumping Jack. Starting August 2-30, 2014, the ‘Masti Ka Caravan’ Festival will see some of the most acclaimed and evergreen movies of Jeetendra every Saturday at 8:00pm. And what’s more… catch Jeetendra’s exclusive interview during the ad breaks which will give you an in-depth deep dive knowledge about each of his films.
Through his long career that spanned over 25 years, Jeetendra managed to be a producers’ pet thanks to his indisputable run of several box office hits. His energetic dancing in Farz won Jeetendra the epithet, Jumping Jack. While his charm continues till today with some of his all-time hits being remade, Zee Classic, India’s only Classic Hindi movie channel, is brings his best movies for viewers this month. Jeetendra has done nearly 200 films as a hero, a feat matched by just a handful of his peers since the inception of Hindi cinema. He has shared screen space with the biggest heroines of his time.
The month long festival will screen some more famous movies of Jeetendra that blend in to give you a perfect mix of fun, comedy and romantic superhit movies. The festival kick starts with a classic romantic movie ‘Mere Humsafar’ on August 2 that stars Jeetendra, Balraj Sahni and the beautiful Sharmila Tagore in a love triangle. The festival will also air other blockbusters like ‘Jigri Dosti’, ‘Anokhi Ada’ and ‘Ek Nari, Ek Brahmachari’. The festival ends with a blockbuster spy thriller movie ‘Farz’.
Commenting on the Jeetendra Film Festival, Ruchir Tiwari, Vice President, Head of Programming, ZEEL Hindi Movie Channels stated, “It has always been our endeavour at Zee Classic to offer the best of classic movies to audiences across generation. We are privileged to get an insight into his films through an exclusive interview with Jeetendra ji where he shared not only his experiences, but also unknown trivia which will keep our viewers entertained through the breaks. We look forward to audiences enjoying these evergreen hits all this month in the comfort of their homes”.
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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.
