Mumbai: Sony Music Entertainment has bagged the worldwide digital distribution rights of the much awaited Yash Raj Film, ?Ishaqzaade?. The movie stars debutant Arjun Kapoor, prolific film maker Boney Kapoor?s son and the feisty Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in the caper Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. Habib Faisal, the award winning director of Do Dooni Chaar and an award winning writer (Band Baaja Baaraat) is at the helm of ?Ishaqzaade? which is a romantic flick that revolves around the story of two people who are born to hate, destined to love!

Talented music director Amit Trivedi and eminent lyricist Kausar Munir have filled the music of this masala entertainer with earthy flavors.

There are five original songs & two remixes in the album encompassing a wide array of themes. The track ?Aafaton Ke Parinde? will be digitally released on 4th April 2012, followed by digital release of the full album on April 12. With this alliance Sony Music will leverage its entire digital delivery bandwidth for offering audio and audio visual music content of this film on mobile devices and other mobile & internet based platforms.

Sanujeet Bhujabal, Marketing Director Sony Music India said, ?Music director Amit Trivedi?s taste of music, immense talent and composing skills adds an earthy essence to the music of the movie. The music of Ishaqzaade is sure to strike a chord across all age groups. With the unique mix and match of compositions combined with the talent of fabulous singers like Javed Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Suraj Jagan, Sunidhi & Shreya, we expect a great response from music lovers".

The soundtrack features voices of Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghosal, Javed Ali, Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Suraj Jagan , Divya Kumar & newcomer Shalmali Kholgade. The movie is set to release on May 18, 2012 globally.

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, India?s No.1 English news channel in association with Kent RO celebrated the best cuisines from across the country with the much anticipated ?The Foodie Awards?. Held on 24th March at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai, the awards honoured & felicitated the best and most deserving food & beverage establishments in the country amidst prominent personalities from the entertainment and F&B fraternity.

The second edition of ?The Foodie Awards? encompassed the journey of the eminent jury that travelled the length and breadth of the country to choose the winners from various categories. Joining the official ?Foodie? Kunal Vijayakar were three eminent figures Rashmi Uday Singh food critic and author, Chef Manjit Gill corporate executive chef, ITC Group and Karen Anand food and wine expert. The awards enjoyed an unrivalled credibility with nominees spread across eleven categories ranging from 5 star spreads to even road-side dhabas.

Commenting on the success of the event Mr. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Times Television Network, said ?At TIMES NOW we celebrate the culture created by popular food in the ever popular show, The Foodie. The Foodie Awards are a preview to the year of engaging content on TV. We are happy to announce shortly The Foodie will be available on DVD, for viewing at home.?

Kunal Vijayakar, the ultimate foodie and host of the evening, was at his wittiest as he brought out the true foodies amidst the stars present. Joining him on stage was the critically acclaimed actress Tisca Chopra as the co-host for the evening.

The award ceremony started in a unique fashion by honouring a highly acclaimed personality, Mr. Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra, popularly known as Jiggs Kalra, for his Outstanding Contribution to the F&B industry. The lifetime achievement award was presented to ?Gaylord?, Mumbai, whereas the earnest ?Raju Omlette?, Baroda was named the Best Roadside Dhaba.

Added Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief, TIMES NOW, ?The Foodie show has achieved an iconic status over the years and continues to captivate food enthusiasts across the nation. We take great pride in honouring those who with their unmatched excellence and dedication have been contributing to the ever evolving food & beverage industry.?

Zeba Kohli, Kabir Bedi, Raageshwari, Shaina NC, Kalpana Lajmi and Lalita Lajmi were among those who gave away the awards to the deserving winners. Also gracing the event were popular names from the entertainment industry like Mandira Bedi, Cyrus Broacha, Dolly Thakore, Poonam Dhillon amongst others.

The presence of the entire star cast of the upcoming movie ?Housefull 2? further enhanced the celebrations of the evening as they unveiled The Foodie DVD, having twenty four of the most memorable episodes of The Foodie show. John Abraham, Akshay Kumar and Boman Irani were amongst the few who spoke about their favourite childhood eateries with much nostalgia.

Combining music with food in a highly fascinating manner, taking the splendour of the evening to the next level was the inimitable musical stylings of the popular band ?Merlyn & Band? who mesmerised the audiences by their performance on the famous song ?Food Glorious Food?. ?Dfrenstrokes? the percussion band from Bangalore also delivered a highly captivating performance leaving the audiences enthralled.

Kunal Vijayakar said ?I am extremely overjoyed with the success of the event since it was a very fulfilling culmination of a year full of tasting, travelling and discovering food all over. These awards were an attempt to celebrate artistry of chefs, restaurants, dhabas and eateries and to honour those who love food and live for it.?
Having completed over 275 episodes, TIMES NOW?s show The Foodie is the only show that showcases a new eatery every week highlighting the diverse food cultures from all over the country along with exploring International destinations.

The list of categories and the winners are as follows:

MUMBAI : Comedy Central, India?s first 24*7 English Comedy channel, has raced ahead to the No. 1 spot in the English Entertainment category, within just the ninth week of its launch by amassing a substantial 22% market share, moving ahead of established players like Star World, AXN, Zee Caf?, among others.

The English entertainment space is populated with 8 players and the advent of Comedy Central in India marked the entry of the 9th player. According to TAM, Comedy Central in its ninth week of launch garnered 22% market share in the SEC AB, 15-34, 5 metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad). The English Entertainment pack now has a new leader with Comedy Central at 22%, followed by AXN at 21% and Star World at 16% (viewing hours - 6 am to 1 am). On weekends, Comedy Centrals? share goes up to a massive 45%. [TAM, Week 12 - 18th to 24th March]

Ferzad Palia, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, English Entertainment, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. said ?We?re ecstatic with the way the channel has driven viewership bowling over established players which have been in the industry for over 10 years. We are here to raise the bar of the English entertainment category with our strong content, distribution and innovative marketing. This No.1 position proves that India is ready to move into the next level of English entertainment.?

Comedy Central, an offering from the Viacom 18 conglomerate was launched on January 23, 2012 with a powerful programming line-up which includes hits like Saturday Night Live, Coupling, The Office, Seinfeld, The Wonder Years, That 70s Show, South Park & Goodness Gracious Me amongst others. Comedy Central is available in over 20 million households across the country and across analog, digital cable & DTH.

MUMBAI: Reliance Home Video & Games has released the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Don 2 on Home Video.

Having conquered the Asian underworld, Don (Khan) now has his sights set on European domination. In his way are the bosses of the existing European underworld and all law enforcement agencies.

The action shifts from Kuala Lumpur to Berlin as Don must avoid assassination or arrest, whichever comes first, in order for his plan to succeed.

Presented by Excel Entertainment and Reliance Entertainment Don 2 is an action crime film directed by Farhan Akhtar and co-written by him along with Ameet Mehta and Amrish Shah.

The film is a sequel to the 2006 film Don: The Chase Begins Again and also stars Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri, Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor. Hrithik Roshan appears in a cameo appearance.

Don 2 went on to break multiple box-office records in India and overseas, including highest opening day grosser ever on a non-holiday Friday and the highest grossing Bollywood film overseas in 2011.

The film has been specially re-edited for the Home Video format and includes footage not seen in the theatrical version.

The DVD comes in a special two disc edition offering bonus material which provides the viewer with insight into making of the film. The DVD also contains an exclusive music video for Mujhko Pehchaan Lo track.

The film is available on Blu-ray for Rs.799, DVD Rs.299 and VCD Rs.115 each.

"Don 2" Blu-ray, DVD & VCDs are available across all leading home entertainment stores.

MUMBAI: After a hiatus of five years, the Don has resurfaced yet again and Zee Cinema is taking viewers along on the action packed chase as Don 2 premieres on the channel this week! With this sequel picking up where the first film ended, the hunt for Don begins in Malaysia, later moving to Europe through the picturesque locales of Thailand, Malaysia, Zurich and Berlin.

In keeping with the theme of the movie, the channel will engage viewers in a riveting game that has them on the lookout for Don?s hiding place. Through the seven breaks that air during the telecast of the film, viewers will be given a set of clues to find Don in relation to the placement of his enemies and allies on a 3x3 grid. Viewers will have a chance to win 1 lakh in each break with the bumper prize being a trip to Berlin. With a campaign that spans the print, on air, online and radio space, the Baadshah makes his presence felt across all mediums with the small screen lighting up with famous dialogues from the movie as his animated avatar takes viewers into the film.

The channel has also come up with an addictive game for Facebook called Don 2 ? The Game. The game allows users to don the avatar of Don himself as he makes his way across Berlin on a mission to steal 50 million euros from the bank of Berlin. Highest scorers for the day will appear on the game?s leader board with their own personalized scorecard declaring them the Don of the Day!

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Don 2 is a classic action/crime thriller that doesn?t let go, even for a moment. The plot has been finely crafted like a complicated albeit neat jigsaw puzzle, with every twist and turn falling smoothly into place. With a canvas that goes on a cross-country ride the film challenges you to hop aboard its high speed shuttle and attentively follow the exploits of SRK, its glamorous gangster - one with a heady mix of suave roguishness and desi charisma!

Reprising their roles as Roma, Vardhan and Malik are Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Om Puri respectively. The sequel also has some new additions like Kunal Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Aly Khan, Nawaab Shah and Sahil Shroff who play other characters added to make the plot more interesting.

Don?t miss any of the excitement as the most anticipated film of 2011 makes its debut on Zee Cinema - the only channel that promises you not just movies but masti and magic as well! Ab Don ko pakadna mushkil aur namumkin nahi hoga as he bursts into your homes on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 9 PM only on Zee Cinema with a second telecast on Zee TV on Sunday April 1, 2012 at 5 PM!

Mumbai: UTV Bindass launches a new weekly show for all the Bollywood buffs- ?Bollypedia- Top 50 Bollywood News?. The show is the ultimate destination to know the latest on Bollywood. Bollypedia will be an encyclopedia about everything Bollywood. 50 rapid looks at the latest happenings be it controversies, gossips, glamorous events and parties of the B town celebrities- Bollypedia will cover it all.

Keith Alphonso, Business Head, UTV Bindass, ?It?s a known fact that we are a Bollywood crazy nation and more than half of our population is the youth who follow Bollywood trends and the celebs almost like a religion. UTV Bindass, precisely to cater to this segment of the audience of Bollywood lovers introduces ?Bollypedia? and we add to that a streak of humor so that viewing becomes more entertaining for the audiences.?
This half hour show will showcase Top 50 Bollywood happenings along with candid Bollywood videos and pictures of your favorite stars with an added dose of humor and satire, making it an enjoyable riot to watch! Get the latest Bolly gyaan fastest only on UTV Bindass Bollypedia.

Your weekend dose of everything about Bollywood only on ?Bollypedia?. Every Friday starting 23rd March, 2012 at 7pm only on UTV Bindass.