MUMBAI: 9XM, India?s leading Bollywood Music Channel, is celebrating the World Music Day on 21st June with a unique on-ground innovation aimed at all the Bollywood music fans. The Channel is creating India?s very first digital music wall called the ?9XM Wall of Music? offering free downloads of the latest Bollywood songs. The 9XM Wall of Music will be installed at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai and DAME Shivaji Stadium in Delhi.

Based on the Augmented Reality technology, the 9XM Wall of Music will enable multiple songs downloads from the latest Bollywood movies. People can download songs by scanning the Bollywood movie posters placed on this wall, with their smart phone devices. People who do not own a smart phone can also download songs from the 9XM Wall of Music by sending a SMS to 54646 to get the song link on their phones for further download.

Speaking on this initiative Mr. Amar Tidke, Sr. VP & Content Head, 9X Media Group said ?June 21st is celebrated as the World Music Day across the world. This designated day of free music will be celebrated by 9XM in a grand way by providing unlimited free downloads of the latest Bollywood hit songs. As India?s leading music channel 9XM has become synonymous with first-of-its kind innovations. And this time around too we are confident that this unique offering will make the World Music Day extremely memorable for Bollywood music fans.

The World Music Day originated in France and is celebrated annually on June 21. It is a day when the world celebrates the magical gift of Music. Anyone can make music on World Music Day, in some cases in any location, provided one rule is followed: The music must be free.

The 9XM Wall of Music will be promoted with a 360 degree plan across on air, print and digital platforms.

Mumbai: UTV Indiagames, India?s premier gaming company has created history yet again! It has crossed the 100 million downloads mark on the Nokia Store! UTV Indiagames is the first company in the world to have reached this landmark on the Nokia Store with the total number of downloads being 1,00,016,329. Only three months back, UTV Indiagames had crossed the 50 million downloads mark.

Downloads were recorded from countries right around the world, with the top 10 countries being India, Vietnam, Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Russian Federation, Mexico, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Cricket, Bollywood, Casual and Action are the top three genres of games downloaded with top 10 games being - Ra. One Genesis, T20 Fever 2011, Aladdin, DLF IPL, Force, Cricket T20 World Championship, D3 Commando, Mowgli in the Jungle Book, Cricket T20 World Championship and Monster Truck Dash.

Today the UTV Indiagames? catalogue offers over 300 games across genres like sports, action, racing, bollywood, cricket etc. Top handsets across all titles are Nokia X2-01, Nokia 2700 Classic, Nokia X2-00, Nokia 5130 XpressMusic and Nokia C3-00.

Speaking on achieving this milestone, Vishal Gondal, CEO, UTV Indiagames, said, "Just three months back we had crossed the 50 million downloads mark. And now three months on its 100 million already! We are delighted that users across the world are enjoying our games. This achievement encourages us to continue to develop world-class games across genres. Nokia though relatively new in the app store market has created a significant mark for itself in the segment and has opened avenues for game development companies worldwide. We hope to continue this amazing partnership with Nokia and create a footprint for Indian gaming industry globally."

Viral Oza, Director-Marketing, Nokia India, said, "The 100 million download mark on the Nokia Store is a huge achievement for UTV Indiagames and demonstrates consumers? appetite for Nokia?s locally relevant content, globally. It is also testimony to the fact that India is has a rich talent pool in the area. As leaders in the industry, Nokia is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation in the mobile app industry and supports developers with tools and insights which can help them develop successful and rewarding applications and games for their consumers. We are delighted with the Indiagames success story and look forward to more such milestones from Indian developers."

For the UTV Indiagames catalogue on the Nokia Store, users can log on to - http://goo.gl/GYQfb

MUMBAI: Zee TV proudly announces the winner of the largest dance reality show, ?Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE?. The show that created history in Indian television industry went LIVE from Shahaji Raje Krida Sankul (Andheri Sports Complex), Mumbai on April 21st on Zee TV from 8 pm onwards. In an intense, nerve-racking finish Rajsmitha Kar was voted the winner by millions of viewers from across the nation. Superstar Anil Kapoor was the star attractions at the glitzy evening and they presented the coveted Sunehri Taqdeer ki Topi to the talented winner.

Vote count:

Rajsmita Kar (Geeta Ki Gang) - 458930

Pradeep Gurung (Terence Ki Toli) - 3494361

Raghav Juyal (Terence Ki Toli) - 3481685

Sanam Johar (Remo Ke Rangeelay) - 1577511

Mohena Singh (Remo Ke rangeelay)- 851335

The Grand Finale of ?Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE? marked the end of a thrilling dance journey of 17 weeks for 18 bright contestants from across the country who dazzled your TV screens with performances that established them as the Biggest Dancing Stars. Some of the key highlights in this finale were the ?Mardi Gras Carnival act? by anchor Jay Bhanushali and Saumya Tandon. Master Terence Lewis?s Jim Morrison act on the track ?Sadda haq?. Master Geeta Kanpur?s grand entry was on a huge crown. Master Remo D Souza?s hard hitting Hip Hop infused freestyle act on the song ? Zara Dil ko Tham lo? from the movie Don 2. One astounding act was by Rajasmita Kar from Geeta ki Gang where 24 dancers along with Rajasmita hung in mid air with the help of a truss. Sanam Johar did a jaw dropping mirror ball act. Dil Ki Rani, Mohena?s act with a huge Venetian mask. Raghav Crockroaz Juyal?s performed with a huge crocodile?s face as a prop. Pradeep Gurung?s ?Shaolin? act infused with freestyle and parkour. To add a touch of comedy this year?s finale also saw gags by Ali Asgar. Ali dressed himself like Aamir Khan?s character in the movie Delhi Belly and became the first ever item boy - the disco fighter! Along with Jay Bhanushali and Saumya Tandon, Manish Paul also co-anchored the event. For the very first time, Remo pledged his MJ band to an audience who matched his steps the best! The audience frenzy was to be seen to be believed!

Commenting on the finale, Mr. Ashish Golwalkar, Non Fiction Head, Zee TV said, "Our heartiest Congratulations to Rajsmitha Kar and other runner up?s. Dance India Dance, as a brand, has set new benchmarks in the realms of reality programming. The superlative talent that DID brings to the forefront season after season is unmatched in this country. Groomed by Masters Remo D Souza, Terence Lewis and Geeta Kapur, the contestants entertained India with the right attitude and flawless, jaw dropping performances. Grand Master Mithun Chakravarty?s steady guidance and impartial decisions has helped us to get the best as Top 5 Finalists and the show a grand success. This season has been a memorable journey of dance. My best wishes to all the finalists in all their future endeavors."

Apart from the priceless exposure and the golden opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the country, the finalists of Maruti Suzuki DANCE INDIA DANCE walked away with many prizes. The winner apart from winning the coveted Sunheri Taqdeer Ki Topi (the golden hat), walked away with a brand new Maruti Ertiga LUV car and 2- year contract with Zee TV. The ?Most Desired Performer? of the season got a cash prize worth Rs. 3 lacs from Maruti!

The channel did many innovations this season to take the brand a notch higher. Thanks to the one of its kind missed call voting system; more than 3 crore votes were registered through the entire season. The unique App/ WAPP feature that was developed for this season ensured that the tech savvy youth of today remained hooked to the show. The exclusive DID Reebok merchandise created for the very first time saw a whopping sale of more than 2000 pieces and last but not the least, the season made the entire Nation dance when a crowd of 4428 dancers gathered at one place to break the Guinness World record for the Largest Bollywood Dance. All this coupled with the innovative choreography by the Masters and some mind-blowing acts by all the contestants ensured that Dance India Dance Season 3 was nothing but phenomenal!

Mumbai: "Ninety nine years ago, on April 21st 1913 Dada Saheb Phalke screened - Raja Harish Chandra, India‘s first full length feature film. It was a glorious event as it marked the beginning of what turned out to be the ultimate source of entertainment for the country.

It gave all Indians what we love the most, Music and Movies. April 21st 2012 dawns the 100th year of Indian Cinema, and Music India, India‘s favourite Bollywood music channel commemorates this day by taking all its viewers through Indian cinema‘s hundred illustrious years, decade by decade, all day.

With the best of the songs, interesting anecdotes and archive info, viewers are in store for a delightful treat.

Don‘t forget to watch it all day on Saturday, 21 April, 7 am onwards only on Music India.

Catch the repeat on Sunday, 22 April 3.30 pm onwards.

MUMBAI: UTV continues its association with Goafest for the third straight year.

Bindass, UTV Stars, UTV Movies and UTV Action have lined up activities for the festival that kicks off on 19 April.

The channels will be present at the event across three days. Bindass will extend their relaunch campaign to the trade fraternity in Goa not only in the main Goafest venue (Zuri White Sands ? Varca beach) but will have a prominent presence in South Goa in the form of outdoor. Rain dance ? one of main properties Bindass has been taking up year-on-year - will also be supported by an innovative installation along with distribution of merchandise (flip flops and wayfarers).

UTV Movies plans to marry the core proposition of the channel ?Jeeyo Bollywood? (Bollywood Movies) and the core competency of this fest (creativity). In this zone one can come and either use their creativity and finish Bollywood dialogues in their own way and get a customised T-Shirt with their line and name on the T-shirt or play some fun Bollywood games (like trivia or dartboard) and win specially crafted minimalistic Bollywood T Shirts ? a kind of a T-shirt to be introduced into the market by UTV Movies at Goafest.

UTV Broadcasting head marketing Kunal Mukherjee said, "Goafest is one platform where the entire creative and media fraternity comes together making it the perfect opportunity for our network to interact with them. Having successfully established UTV as a brand at Goafest, we have made the network?s presence felt across the festival in the past two years. In the third year of our association with the festival we intend to bring in more fun and zest for all with thrilling brand activities like splendid parties, exhilarating water sports, rollicking rain dances, game kiosks and much more."

UTV Stars is sponsoring the media night party on 20 April which is followed by the media night awards. DJ Akhtar will perform at the event. Also, before entering, each delegate can have themselves photographed with Bollywood celebs (life size poster).

Mumbai: The Indian Film Industry has earned immense admiration and loyalty of people of not only in India but worldwide. To immortalize this legacy, the official channel of Bollywood launches the first iconic landmark in the country - ?UTV Stars Walk of the Stars?, which will bring Bollywood fans closer to their favourite stars.

UTV STARS Walk of the Stars is a way of honoring the invaluable contribution of the biggest superstars of Indian Cinema. It is a premium property that will encompass renowned celebrities? handprints on a customized slab and specially designed brass statues of iconic legendary actors. While customized slabs bearing the handprints will be dedicated to the living legends of Indian Cinema, customized slabs with signatures will be dedicated to the legends that have passed away.

28th March 2012 marked the launch of the property in India, Mumbai, at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade. The launch was a grand affair that witnessed the felicitation of the ?Kapoor Khandaan? one of the legendary families of Indian Cinema that is synonymous with and has contributed immensely to the Indian Film Industry. Prithiviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor?s slabs were installed on the day. And as a special honor, brass statues on a bench of the great Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor were also installed!

The property was inaugurated by none other than a true-blue Kapoor and the ?Heroine? of Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor along with her director, Madhur Bhandarkar! The launch event therefore marked a ?Heroine?s tribute to Bollywood and the Kapoor scion?s felicitation of her legendary family!

Commenting on the Launch of the prestigious Property, MK Anand, C.E.O, Broadcasting, UTV, said: "The launch of the UTV STARS Walk of the Stars marks an important milestone in our efforts to bring Bollywood closer to audiences nationwide. Thereby, reinforcing the channel positioning, i.e. ?The official channel of Bollywood?. It gives us immense pleasure to know that we are making a truly noteworthy tribute to the industry that we?re such an integral part of."

Commenting on the Launch of UTV STARS Walk of the Stars, Zarina Mehta, Chief Creative Officer, Broadcasting, UTV, said: "UTV STARS, has in 6 months of launch, created a strong brand for itself as a knowledgeable Bollywood Insider. We are of and for the Indian Film Industry. And the UTV STARS Walk of the Stars is our tribute to this vibrant and wonderful dream world of movies."

Commenting on the Launch of the Walk of the Stars, Nikhil Gandhi, Business Head, UTV STARS, said: "UTV STARS Walk of the Stars is the first iconic landmark tribute to Indian Cinema. This is a very proud moment for the Indian Film Industry as the launch of the UTV STARS Walk of the Stars marks an important landmark in the history of Bollywood. We are extremely delighted at the success of this launch are grateful and thankful to all those who have supported us."

Commenting on the inauguration of the Property and the felicitation of the ?Kapoor Khandaan?, Kareena Kapoor, the female protagonist of the film ?Heroine?, said: "an entire ?Walk? dedicated solely to Indian Cinema is indeed heart - warming. I am extremely happy to be part of the Inauguration of the Walk of the Stars and what better way to inaugurate than felicitate my own family at the ?Walk?! It is indeed an honor for me and my film ?Heroine? to be part of the UTV STARS Walk of the Stars."

Commenting on the inauguration of the ?Walk of the Stars?, Madhur Bhandarkar, Director of the Film ?Heroine?, said: "I am extremely happy to be part of this momentous occasion that has in the true sense of the word honored Indian Cinema. And what better way to honor them than have a Walk dedicated exclusively to the greats of Indian Cinema! UTV STARS Walk of the Stars is a prestigious Property and to be part of its inception is truly an honor for me and my film, ?Heroine?, which in itself is a tribute to Indian Cinema."

While the concept of a Walk dedicated solely to Indian Cinema is nothing short of revolutionary, the path breaking initiative would not have been realized if not for the immense contribution of the BBRT (Bandra Bandstand Residents Trust) and the MARITIME BOARD in helping and facilitating this beautification Project. The fruition of the project should also be attributed to Priya Dutt, Shabana Azmi and Mr. Baba Siddiqui who?ve extended complete support and cooperation in every possible way.

The UTV STARS Walk of the Stars that launched in Mumbai at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade is also slated to be launched in Delhi, London and Dubai at a later date.