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While SET India is still to make an announcement to this effect,
Sony Entertainment Television's international feed has already declared
it has won the broadcast rights for the two films.
SET Asia announced that besides the two blockbusters, it has also
secured rights for a few other box office hits.
According to a company statement, the channel will also premier
2003 release Om. On the events front, SET Asia is showcasing
Femina Miss India 2004 on 27 March (Saturday) at 9 pm and the SET
Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2003 on Sunday 28 March at
10 pm.
'Baghban':
Family Values |
SET Asia, UK and Europe, head Nilam Panchal has been quoted in
the statement as saying, "This year we're bringing our viewers
the biggest movie line up that will be second to none. Our Bollywood
blockbusters will include premieres of Om, Baghban, Koi Mil Gaya
and many more. With a fresh schedule from March onwards, Sony Entertainment
Television Asia will be the only channel to watch whether you like
movies, dramas or cricket."
Back home, meanwhile, both Baghban and Koi Mil Gaya
, are pitted against each other at the Filmfare Awards, which
airs live tonight on SET.
Baghban starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan
and Mahima Choudary, is a story about family man abandoned by his
family after retirement. With its huge star cast, great music and
a touching storyline this movie got rave reviews from around the
world, says the release.
Sci-fi:
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Koi Mil Gaya starring Hrithik Roshan and Preeti Zinta is
a sci-fi film with the fine special effects. Directed by Rakesh
Roshan, the movie starring Hrithik Roshan was recieved well by the
masses and classes alike.
Sony has begun 2004 on a "blockbuster note" by announcing
the acquisition of Salman Khan's surprise hit of 2003 Tere Naam.
With Koi Mil Gaya and Baghban also in the bag, Sony
already has three of 2003's biggest blockbusters on its roster.
And the cost? An industry source that indiantelevision.com tapped
for this information estimates that the three films collectively
cost in the region of Rs 230 million (Koi Mil Gaya Rs 90
million, Baghban Rs 80 million and Tere Naam Rs 50-60
million).
Wonder if anyone would be willing to lay wagers against Dasgupta
bagging the remaining two blockbusters of 2003 - Kal Ho Na Ho
and Munnabhai MBBS? Unlikely.
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