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MUMBAI: Star Movies' Sunday night 9 pm hook of English films with
a "desi" touch is giving way to Steven Spielberg blockbusters
for the rest of the month. The slot, branded Made In India
(the last film aired Sunday), is taking a seasonal break.
When contacted, senior V-P content and communication Tarun Katial
confirmed that the band had completed its initial run. The Made
In India band would return around Diwali, Katial said. By that
time the rights for films like Monsoon Wedding, Bollywood
Hollywood, and Mr And Mrs Iyer (which Star has secured)
would open up, he said.
Katial also revealed that Star has bagged the television broadcast
rights for the live animation Jajantaram Mamantaram, which
is currently running in theatres. The English version of Jajantaram
... will be telecast onthe Made in India band, Katial
said.
Eighteen films, including the crowd pleaser Bend It Like Beckham,
have aired in the slot till date.
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