Sonu Niigaam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to judge Voice of India Chhote Ustad

Sonu Niigaam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will judge the second season of Star Plus' children music reality show Voice of India
Chhote Ustad.

The show will find the best singer in the age group of 8 to 14 years from all over India. Confirming his presence as the jury for the second season- Niigaam posted on a social networking site- “I am the Judge of the forthcoming Chhote Ustaad on Star Plus. Rahat, is my co judge. So we'll have some fun with stars of tomorrow! It'll go on air in July end I guess.” Auditions for the show have already begun.

Aishwarya Mazmudar from Ahmedabad was adjudged as last season’s winner of Chhote Ustaad judged by Shreya Ghosal, music director Pritam and Kunal Ganjawala.

Sonu Niigaam was last seen in the television space as jury of Zee TV’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs’ while Khan judged Gajendra Singh’s Junoon Kuch Kar Dikhaane Ka in 2008.

Monica Bedi's elimination from the Imagine TV’s reality show Desi Girls

Glamour girls in desi avatar are catching limelight in the Imagine TV’s reality show Desi Girl but not all of them are finding it easy to perform acts as after Sambhavna Seth, it’s the turn of her good friend Monica Bedi to get evicted from celebrity reality show.

Seth who was rooting for her friend Monica tried her best to save the latter from being eliminated voluntarily exiting the show, but Monica could not save herself.

Dimpy Ganguly back on reality TV with the show Desi girls

Dimpy Ganguly started her entertainment career (and her marriage!) on reality TV. And now she's back to doing what she seems to love so much. Rahul Mahajan's wife is going to feature on the show 'Desi Girl', which follows city women handling all that comes with living in a village - we're talking milking cows and making dung cakes! Participating in the show are actresses including Monica Bedi (who used to be a close friend of Rahul), Sambhavna Seth, Ishitta Arun.

So what's Dimpy doing joining the show so late? Well, it seems she's going to get a wild card entry. And maybe give the other girls a run for their money? She's just one reality show old, but Dimpy did win that one in style, and became the dulhaniya that Rahul took home.

Imagine presents 'BIG MONEY', a unique new game show

After the super success of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka and Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega, Imagine brings an exciting new show that will make TV Addicts rejoice! For the first time on Indian television, Imagine presents 'BIG MONEY', a unique new game show featuring questions exclusively about all things as seen on TV - Popular daily soaps, Reality shows, Advertisements, Cartoons, Cricket, News and more! And on this show, it’s not just individuals, but the entire family that will play together to win together the ultimate cash prize of Rs. 1 Crore. The more a family knows about TV, the more money they can win!


No boring questions that test your General Knowledge, Mathematical Ability, Analytical skills or knowledge of World Affairs…all that you need to win is a love for watching television! 'Big Money' gives all the TV addict families a golden opportunity to make use of all the hours spent watching TV!


Hosting this exciting show will be the extremely popular and talented Bollywood star R. Madhavan. Developed in house as an innovative and breakthrough thought in the game show space, BIG MONEY uses the structure of the internationally popular format Family Links. It is a multi-level show, where the participating family will have to pool together its knowledge of television at various levels to ultimately win the grand prize Rs. 1 Crore. Each level will feature a series of questions and every member of the family will need to answer at least one question correctly to move into the next round.


Announcing this first of its kind game-show specially created for Indian audiences, Mr. Sameer Nair, CEO, Turner General Entertainment Networks India Ltd. says, “Television is an important part of the everyday life of all Indian families. Leveraging the huge interest and excitement around all that television has to offer, Imagine has created a unique and entertaining new game show in association with Big Synergy. ‘Big Money’ is an outright entertainer and is the perfect opportunity for TV enthusiasts to win loads of money simply by using their knowledge of what’s on television. We believe that the show will resonate very well with everyone who watches TV and be a great viewing experience for the whole family.”


Adds R. Madhavan, "I was really excited about the concept of 'BIG MONEY' from the word go and am really looking forward to being a part of this path breaking new show. I love the idea of the whole family coming together in an attempt to earn 'BIG MONEY' by combining their knowledge and strengths. I'm sure that it's going to a whole lot of fun and will also be hugely fun for the audience at home. Imagine... winning fame and fortune with the family... it will all happen right here, only on 'BIG MONEY'!"

'BIG MONEY' is being produced in association with BIG Synergy, who have produced several highly successful game show formats. Adds Siddharth Basu, BIG Synergy, “We are very excited to partner with Imagine for our first game show together and am sure that 'BIG MONEY' will be loved by all and prove to be a huge success similar to our previous shows.”


Families in India can take part in the show Big Money registering lines open through any of the following options:

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Call on 022 40174800
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Register online on www.imagine.tv
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Through SMS, simply type BIG MONEY (your name) (city you belong to) and send it to 56388
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Families from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Fiji, Middle East can register or send in their applications to participate in the show by logging on to www.ndtvimagine.com


So who says watching TV does not pay… it will now pay off Big time! 'BIG MONEY' premieres on July 10, 2010 only on Imagine.

Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega to replace indian idol 5

'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega' has already began its auditions across the country. The earlier two seasons of 'Entertainment' did well and now the channel is once again gearing up for the third season in time to take on the rival show, 'India's Got Talent 2'.

Our source from the show says, "We have finished auditions in Kolkata and in Delhi. This week we have auditions in Mumbai and after that, on July 7, we will start with studio episodes at Yash Raj Studios, like last time. Initially there was some issue with Farah Khan's dates as she is busy with 'Dance India Dance', and was also going to work on another project, but now the issue has been sorted out and she has given us her dates. Also, Anu Malik as the second judge and Mona Singh and Vishal Malhotra as hosts have signed their papers. The channel was looking for a different female host but finally decided to go with their earlier choice. The show will come on air in mid-August and will replace Indian Idol at 9pm."

Bobby Darling eyeing Rahul Gandhi

After Rakhi Sawant and Rahul Mahajan, the question on everyone’s mind is that which celebrity will be opting for a televised ‘Swayamvar’? The channel was interested in roping a cricketer but the eligible and erstwhile cricketers of Indian team, have flatly refused the offer.

The media has been going around the tinsel town asking celebrities on who will be their pick for a ‘Swayamvar’? Surprisingly, the much married Amarr Upadhyay was asked this question by a scribe at Ali Merchant and Sara Khan’s spa launch recently.


“I’m already married with two kids. So, why will I opt for ‘Swayamvar’ or participate in one. Honestly, I don’t believe in this televised ‘Swayamvar’ concept. It doesn’t appear genuine to me. However, Rahul Mahajan has married Dimpy, thereby proving that he was serious about the show,” chided Upadhyay.

The question was slightly tweaked and the actor was asked about one person, with whom he would love to get friendly with?“Bipasha Basu”, gushed Upadhyay. “She is really gorgeous among the most desirable women in the world. I’m sure many more men would love to get friendly with her”, she sighed.

Bobby Darling is never one to shy away from expressing him/herself. We all know that he’s got a different taste. Darling was crestfallen after cricketer Munaf Patel, allegedly snapped ties with her.

The controversial Darling is now eyeing none other than future Prime Minister of the country, Rahul Gandhi. Darling iterated his affection for Gandhi saying that the Congress General Secretary is the ideal choice for the next ‘Swayamvar’ series.

Saroj dance's with Swasti

Six-year-old Swasti Nitya chose to perform this difficult dance on the show Chak Dhoom Dhoom in front of Masterji Saroj Khan, who was also a part of the song when it went on screen and whose guruji had choreographed the song! The little girl managed to floor everybody with her performance. The veteran choreographer was so impressed with her little shagird that she couldn't stop herself from coming and shaking a leg with Swasti. “This song was a very difficult choice for a six-year-old. Even older girls and women have made lots of mistakes while performing on this song. She performed with ease, as if it was made for her,” said Masterji.

First elimination on Zara Nachke Dikha

This time it’s one of the masakali girls who bid adieu to the stage of ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’. A source says, “Additi Gupta was the one who was nominated last week and as our lady failed to charm the audience as eliminated. Apart from the elimination, Kritika Kamra will be seen for the first time in a solo performance and the performance by Aamir Ali proved to be mesmerizing as well.”

Even though Additi Gupta had said good bye to the show this week, the Masakali girls were the ones who won and got the chance to nominate one of the Mastkalandar boys. Once again the Masakali girls nominated Kapil Nirmal who had been nominated once before but was saved by his performance. But for Additi Gupta left the stage making the girls completely powerless for the very first time in the show.

Mangalorean Sarah Pinto Wins Zara NachKe Dikha Middle East Challenge

Mangalorean Sarah Sharlet Pinto has emerged as the winner of Zara Nach Ke Dikha Middle East Challenge held at Chi Lodge here and will be one of the lucky two along with Hitesh Rajani, who will get an opportunity to visit the sets of Zara Nach Ke Dikha in Mumbai during semi-final round.

Born in Dubai, 24-year-old Sarah beat 16 dancers to emerge topper with celebrity judges being Kaajol Kumar, Nithin Mirani and Anisha Sharma. She has won herself free tickets to Mumbai, free hotel accommodation and other necessary arrangements from the Star Plus team.

Sarah is the daughter of Claudius Pinto and Alice Pinto of Neermarga – Merlapadav and currently employed as human resource and administration co-ordinator for Solas Marine Services Co LLC, Dubai. She has three siblings with two females Farah and Lovina, the former being her twin and one younger brother Austin.

Sarah had to go through the grind to be chosen as finalists with an earlier audition round. Sarah says, “It is always nice to win and am very thrilled at the opportunity. I need to give credit to my best friend Ismail Mohammed, who dodged me into the competition in the last moment and also choreographed the dance of the final round.” It is a very amazing feeling for I have never learnt dance formally. Music has been inspiration and since childhood I have been dancing and imitating steps while watching tv, she adds.

Since pre-university days dance also has been her part-time profession and now she has formed a dance team with Ismail called SMILES. She has so far performed along with singing stars Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan to name a few and also as background artiste (dance) for television and films. She attributes her success in the field of dance to her caring parents, siblings and fiancé Sajith.