www.idiotbox.co.in IDIOTSeptember BOX 2013 Rs 100 Extravaganza on Small Screen 03 Idiot Box September 2013 Editor’s Note TEAM IDIOT BOX Publisher C2L Media Pvt. Ltd. Editor Deborah Pereira Correspondents Deborah Pereira Pooja Premanad Kalangutkar Loretta Fernandes With superb photo-features and our ability to secure Tanya Mendes Hina Golatker exclusive access to the social elite, Idiot Box has been Ruth Costa capturing key moments in the Television world and Designer celebrities' lives ever since we launched 5 years ago. This Pooja Premanand Kalangutkar month's issue is a rich mix of celebrity articles, interviews Contributions by Danuska D' Gama and lifestyle features from around the world packed Lorraine Correa e Fernandes with fantastic interactive features and additional Namrata Vaigankar exclusive content to enhance your reading experience. For Advertising related inquiries email on: The cover story of this issue gives an overview of the [email protected] grand depiction of the epic saga of 'Mahabharat' on For Editorial related inquiries star plus. email on: [email protected] For comments and feedback email on: [email protected] Ms. Deborah Pereira Editor 1 CONTENTS 03 06 Witness extravaganza on small Watchout for in this October screen with Mahabharat S 10 09 P 12 E 5 million strong: zoOm is the C Youths’ ‘Chosen Number one’ I A 11 L S T O Hats off Kapil! Cinema Corner R I E S 16 INDIAN TELEVISION RIDING HIGH ON LOWS 14 Gossip Style Icon 36 26 R E V 33 I E W INTERVIEWS S TV NEWS 2 COVER STORY Gear ready to witness extravaganza on small screen with MAHABHARAT raupadi, Arjun, Bhishma, Shakuni, audiences. Every detail of the show has been Gandhari, Satyavati....have you heard painstakingly put together, including the of them? Do you know their epic story? costumes, weapons and jewellery that have ChancesD are that the youth of this country may been designed after years of research. be unable to identify these iconic characters and Commenting on the show, Nikhil the events in their life that led to an epic battle or Madhok, Sr. Vice President, Marketing Star Plus even understand its relevance even in today's said, “We wanted to introduceMahabharat and times! Keeping this in mind, Star Plus, the story its iconic characters to the new generation. We teller to the nation, has taken up the task of have consciously made a heavy investment into taking this fascinating story of Mahabharat to the the content with great production values and youth of this country. Produced by Siddharth mounted the show on a big canvas. But its Kumar Tewary's Swastik Productions, viewers Mahabharat's epic characters, whose story will connect with our viewers and make this a must will be amazed to see the grand sets, never seen watch.” before VFX, stunning locations and an ensemble The magnum opus is supported by a cast. Starting this 16 September, get ready to stellar cast that includes like Puneet Issar watch the epic saga –Mahabharat in an all new (Parshuram), Sayantani Ghosh (Satyavati), avataar from Monday to Friday at 8.30 PM on Aarav Chaudhary (Bheeshma), Ratan Rajput Star Plus. (Amba), Shaheer Sheikh (Arjun), Saurabh Jain Combining modern technology with (Krishna), Pooja Sharma (Draupadi) and intense story-telling, Mahabharat aims to Praneet Bhatt (Shakuni) among others. cultivate young audiences for this legendary Talking about this ambitious project, saga which is considered the second longest Producer Siddharth Kumar Tewary said, “Every epic of the world. Star Plus has invested heavily story has different shades. The beauty of on production and scale to ensure that the most storytelling is to justify a character and its action awaited show on Indian television presents a and graph without portraying him in black or magnificent narrative and is a visual treat for white or a situation as right or wrong. While 3 Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna Arpit Ranka as Duryodhana Sayantani Ghosh as Satyavati Pooja Sharma as Draupadi Shweta Gautam as Gandhari Saurabh Raj Jain as Krishna Praneet Bhatt as Shakuni 4 COVER STORY creating characters, we kept this in mind that this cherishes, and to be associated with show is for today's audience and that every Mahabharat is a perfect fit for the brand." aspect of the story is relevant in today's times. It With creative associations ranging from is an attempt to show the human side of every writer Salim Khan, noted author Devdutt single character in the series, and reinterpret the Pattanaik, Oscar winning designer Bhanu old text without tampering with the sensibilities of Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail the iconic story.” Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and Omang Commenting on Fortune's association Kumar as set designer on board, Mahabharat with Mahabharat, Angshu Mallick, COO, Adani has already raised the bar. Wilmar Ltd said, “Mahabharat is the greatest Apart from Fortune and Ghari Detergent story ever told. It bridges generations by who are the presenting and powered by appealing to both young and old, and watching it sponsors respectively, the other brands who is fundamentally a bonding experience. We are have come on board as associate sponsors are delighted with the effort and way in which Star Super Vasmol 33 Kesh Kala, Marvel Tea, Vinod Plus is trying to get the younger audience to Intelligent Cookware, Cycle Agarbatti, Lux come and watch this show. This will further Inferno, Syska LED Lights, Siyaram's and ensure that the whole family sits together in front Eyetex Dazzler. of the TV. These are all values that Fortune 5 WATCH OUT FOR Watch out for in this October Team Idiot Box takes a view on the shows that are ready to hit the small screen. Boogie Woogie all set to return on Sony TV Here's some great news for all dance lovers!!!! The iconic dance reality show Boogie Woogie that started the trend of dance based shows in Indian t e l e v i s i o n i s m a k i n g a c o m e b a c k . Yes, Boogie Woogie with the three musketeers Javed Jaffri, Naved Jaffri and Ravi Behl have finally decided to come up with their next groovy season on Sony Entertainment Television. We called up Naved, who confirmed the news and said, “Yes, talks are on and if everything goes right we will be back soon. But we haven't yet finalised much details so you will have to wait for that.” Naved here added, “Starting something from a scratch is very difficult, you make innovations, test it- then you fail but finally when your efforts show colours, it definitely is a great feeling. Taking a readymade format is easy but we know what we had put in for the show back then.” And when we quizzed him on the sudden plans of season 2, he smiled, “It was the channel's decision and we are happy to get back with them. Let's see how it goes this time.” Well, Naved we are sure you guys will rock the TV screen once again. 'Lagnachya Goshti' in Zee Marathi's Factory hen a play on wedding stories was first Gosht'”, said Rajyadhyaksh. However he firmly states written, the script writer always had a that the story of the second season will be completely thought of making a TV series on his story, different. “The upcoming season portrays a family Wbut this did not which gives importance to happen. During that materialistic possessions time Zee Marathi and one marriage in the came up with 'Eka family brings changes in the L a g n a c h i D u s a r i family relationships. Gosht'. Radha and Re p e a t i n g t h e s a m e Ghanashyam, people concept of family bonding w i t h o p p o s i t e this story has a completely personalities, their Spruha Joshi Umesh Kamat new point of view.” said ' L a g n a c h i G o s h t ' Rajyadhyaksh. composed of their love, got good response from the 'Eka lagnachi Tisri Gosht' will feature Umesh audience. “What next? Does this story end here? To kamat and Spruha Joshi in lead roles. After very long answer this question, Zee Marathi will be launching break Shubhangi Gokhale will be seen in a Marathi 'Eka Lagnachi Tisri Gosht'”, informed Deepak serial along with Mohan Joshi and Shobha Khote. Rajyadhyaksh, Business Head of the channel. Produced by Shrirang Godbole, the scripting is done by 'Eka Lagnachi Dusri Gosht' has a record of Chinmay Mandlekar. Sandip Khare and Salil Kulkarni being the most popular and most watched Marathi TV have come together to write and compose the song serial. After the end of this series, the channel was with actor/ singer Sachin Pilgaonkar. 'Eka lagnachi Tisri consistently questioned about the next season. “And Gosht' directed by Vinod Lavhekar will be aired this that is why we are coming back with 'Eka Lagnachi Tisri October on the channel. 6 WATCH OUT FOR New Innings on Indian Television ack Bauer has a new mission: reaching out to India's estimated 150 million TV households. Leading actor Anil Kapoor (Slumdog Millionaire) will portray the Kiefer Sutherlandcharacter in the Indian version of JFox's hit 24 show which will air on Hindi entertainment channel Colors by summer 2013. The outlet is owned by Viacom18 Media, a joint venture between Viacom Inc and leading Indian broadcasting group Network18. The Hindi version of 24 is the first ever adaptation of the show, the India rights for which were acquired from Fox and 24producer Howard Gordon by Anil Kapoor Film Co.