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  • ?Ekulti Ek? filmstars Sachin-Shriya & Ashok Saraf go ?live? at virtual premiere in Mumbai, Thane, Nasik & Aurangabad

    Submitted by ITV Production on May 27

    Mumbai: It was truly a golden jubilee moment in Indian film industry as several film personalities and celebrities attended the virtual premiere of actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar?s new film ?Ekulti Ek? starring his debutante daughter Shriya at Mumbai?s historic Citylight theatre near Shivaji Park marking the completion of his 50 years in the world of films. Coupled with the actors Sachin, Shriya, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Ashok Saraf, some of the luminaries seen at the virtual premiere included the grand old lady of cinema ? Sulochana, Kiran Shantaram, Renuka Shahane, Ashutosh Rana, Sumeet Raghavan, Nishikant Kamat, Satish Shah and Nivedita Saraf. The packed house at Citylight theatre also included several friends, associates and relatives of Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar. Based on the sensitive theme of father-daughter relationship, Ekulti Ek is an entertainer to be shown throughout the state from Friday, 24th May.

    With actor Sachin Pilgaonkar completing 50 years of his illustrious film career, he offered a golden jubilee treat to his fans by showcasing the special virtual interactive premiere of his new film ?Ekulti Ek? starring his daughter, Shriya. Sachin?s first film to have a virtual premiere was shown to viewers in UFO digital theatres located in the State ? Mumbai, Thane, Nashik and Aurangabad ?at the same time. Producer-Director-Actor Sachin took the significant step of inviting the masses to a virtual premiere show of his new film ?Ekulti Ek? and it was a grand success and milestone in Marathi cinema. Citylight in Mahim, Gold in Thane, Damodar in Nashik and Big Anjali in Aurangabad were the theatres selected for the virtual premiere show, held on on 23rd May.

    Film-goers sitting in UFO Digital theatres at all these locations could see and interact ?live? with Sachin, his daughter Shriya and the versatile Ashok Saraf, who were seated at the UFO studio. The audiences included the father-daughter duos, who had won the special ?Ekulti Ek? marketing campaign in association with UFO Moviez, and had the special privilege of asking questions to Sachin & Shriya. Also, viewers at one location could see and hear those at another, while they interact with Sachin, Shriya and Ashok. No Hindi film producer has so far attempted such an initiative, pioneered now as part of the Marathi film ?Ekulti Ek?. And this happened on the day exactly 50 years after his first film ?Ha Maza Marg Ekala? was released in the state.

    ?I am glad that the virtual premier of ?Ekulti Ek? in many places across Maharashtra at the same time became a big success and a milestone in Marathi cinema. I was extremely happy to see many friends, relatives and associates at the premier and their positive reactions to the film and my daughter Shriya?s debut role made me quite emotional. I?m pleased that 50 years after my debut, I could leverage satellite digital technology to give ?power to the audiences?, who made me so popular. It is a great feeling that all these positives coincided with my daughter?s debut and my golden jubilee gift to the audiences ?Ekulti Ek?,? said Sachin Pilgaonkar.

    Mr. Ashish Malushte, Chief Financial Officer, UFO Moviez India, said, ? We at UFO Moviez are happy to provide our unique digital cinema technology to Sachin Pilgaonkar to support the virtual premiere of his new film ?Ekulti Ek?, starring his daughter, across different places in Maharashtra. Our technology shows the world that it is possible to unite film lovers in different locations of India with popular film personalities at the same time. We believe our satellite technology empowers the aam admi to connect with the stars. We are confident that Sachin?s new film ?Ekulti Ek? will break box office records and his daughter Shriya will make a very successful debut.?

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  • COLORS launches 'The Late Night Show' with Sumeet Raghavan

    Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 05

    Mumbai: COLORS launched a popular online show ?JayHind!?, under a new name - The Late Night Show. JayHind!, the first full-format TV show online, is a stand-up show with an element of dry humor. Contemporary and edgy, JayHind! is a breakthrough in online entertainment focusing on sharp and sarcastic humour. Launched on August 15th 2009, the show is watched by fans from places as far apart as Uganda and USA. Translating into The Late Night Show on television, the show will continue to tickle audiences across the globe. With the addition of The Late Night Show in the weekend band, COLORS marks its entry into weekend late night timeslot and strengthens its already strong lineup of weekend shows providing wholesome family entertainment. Produced by the Creative Director and Executive Producer of the Original Movers and Shakers, Abhigyan Jha of Undercover Productions Ltd., and anchored by Sumeet Raghavan, a man known for his incredible comic timing, the show is bound to create laughter ripples. The Late Night Show will air every Saturday and Sunday at 11pm, only on COLORS.

    The Late Night Show, just like JayHind!, is uniquely scripted and uncensored and has an irreverent take on happenings of all kinds, across the board. It relies on a satire of news including everyone and everything that makes headlines across the world for the stand-up routine and the gags. It focuses on really entertaining and funny conversations for the interview segment which features a host of fake celebrities, especially political personalities through biting commentary on the state of affairs. The show has developed its own style of ?animation coupled with live action? to create a new comic paradigm.

    Speaking about finally bringing JayHind! to television, Sumeet Raghavan, Anchor of The Late Night Show said, "The creative force behind JayHind! and now The Late Night Show leaves no doubt in my mind that we have a show which will create ripples in the country. It has the unique ability to strike a chord with the common man. The humourous take on everything that?s making news in and around the world is intellectually scripted and is entertaining at the same time - a rare combination!"

    Excited about bringing the popular online show to television, Abhigyan Jha, Creator-Director of The Late Night Show and Founder-CEO of Undercover Productions Ltd. said, "We are happy to have found the perfect broadcast partner in COLORS. The outlook of the channel is in sync with our core beliefs. We hope to form a long standing and successful alliance with the channel and hope to grow from strength to strength. Our loyal fan base on the internet has grown consistently over the years and we hope to replicate the same with The Late Night Show."

    So block your calendars and book your date with The Late Night Show starting March 3rd 2012, every Saturday and Sunday at 11pm, only on COLORS

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  • Sunny Leone ?hit on? Jay Hind!

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jan 11

    Mumbai: After creating quite a stir on a popular reality show on television, Sunny Leone is creating ripples on Jay Hind!, the world?s first full format online TV show. Sunny has been lampooned in Undercover Productions Ltd.?s scintillating late night stand up comedy show. The humorous take on Sunny from her sex appeal, to her name sounding Sindhi, to her ?weighty? assets, is so humorous that Jay Hind!?s episode number 233 called ?Sunny Days?, recorded a mind boggling views of over 2 lakhs! The show by itself has recorded a total of over 11 crore views, averaging a lakh and a half views a day.

    ?A sarcastic & comical take on the news & current affairs is what our show is all about. The hype around Sunny Leone made her perfect for some tongue in cheek jokes. The popularity of the episode and the segment called ?Sunny Leone and the power of porn? proves how sex starved our country is?, says Abhigyan Jha, Creator & Director, Jay Hind! and Founder & CEO, Undercover Productions Ltd in his usual outspoken style. Like Abhigyan, his show too is famous for being tongue-in-cheek & politically incorrect!

    The talented host Sumeet Raghavan pulls no holds barred jokes at the famous porn star and her profession leaving the audience in splits. Script writers Varun Grover and Rahul Patel do a fantastic job as always, writing some hilarious and rib tickling jokes about almost everything that?s making news including Sunny.

    ?Sunny Leone became famous overnight & is very popular in our country. Our unabashed and honest yet humorous take on everything that is making news connects with our fellow citizens who have similar views?, adds Sumeet Raghavan citing the reasons for the popularity of the Sunny Leone episode & the show in general.

    Laughs are nonstop at Jay Hind! Undercover Productions Ltd. has been churning out hilarious episodes of Jay Hind! twice a week since August 15, 2009. The show?s makers are masters of satire and the unprecedented popularity of the show is testimony to that. Jay Hind! swears to continue taking the Mickey out of all things and personalities in its own inimitable way.

    The show has grown from strength to strength and its makers have kept adapting to match audience feedback. Jay Hind! will soon be made in Tamil, Marathi & Gujarati as well! The ever rising popularity of the International all-English episodes titled ?BLTN? have received offers from Germany, Sweden, Singapore and New Zealand for syndication.

    The popular episode featuring Sunny Leone can be viewed on
    http://jayhind.tv/fullEpisode.aspx?vid=1280&cid=0

    New episodes of Jay Hind! are updated at 10:10pm every Monday and
    Thursday on www.jayhind.tv

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