Hosting television’s most controversial show Big Boss from past three seasons, actor Salman Khan is reported to quit the show this year and what is the bigger news here is that his arch-rival Shahrukh Khan may be roped in for the seventh season.



Salman Khan has a busy year ahead with Sohail Khan’s Mental and medical checkup going parallel which has compelled the producers of the show to approach Shahrukh Khan to host the show.

Shahrukh Khan has already hosted a couple of  shows earlier like KBC and Kya Panchvi pass se tez hai, so all the more it would be a cake walk for the actor.

Meanwhile, the excitement among his admirers would be increasing as they would once again witness the same charm and humour of their favourite star on small screen.

Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat is looking for her perfect man and she is all set to go the Rakhi Sawant and Rahul Mahajan way as she picks television as the medium to find her ‘Prince Charming’.
“Yes, I’m single. But I’m looking for someone who can sweep me off my feet to change that,” quips Mallika Sherawat. Christened The Bachelorette India — Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika, this larger than life series will trace Mallika’s journey.



The show is based on the famous international series The Bachelor, Life OK will present the globally acclaimed show with Indian twists to captivate its viewers. The channel has officially acquired rights for The Bachelor USA.

Mallika has travelled a long way, battled all odds to shed inhibitions of a small town girl from Haryana and become a global celebrity. Says Mallika, “I’m looking for someone who is a self-made, well educated, grounded and above all someone who can be a friend and not just a lover. I prefer men who take risks in life, especially the ones who are not afraid to speak their mind. I hope I find my true soulmate.”

Speaking on the concept of the show, Ajit Thakur, General Manager, Life OK says, “The Bachelorette India — Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika brings together Bollywood and television to tell a magical fairy tale. This show gives us a unique opportunity to partner Mallika in her quest to find true love.”

The majestic and opulent locales of Rajasthan will provide a perfect setting for Mallika’s journey. Online registrations for The Bachelorette India – Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika will be followed by rigorous rounds of shortlisting.

Mallika will then select the top 30 self-made bachelors from all over India who will vow to stand by her and love her unconditionally.

Less than two years old GEC, Life OK, which launched itself with a mythological show, today is known for its unique and contemporary aspects of shows. However, with the channel's growth over years, makers are keener on taking up their big ticket shows to the channel.



Accordingly, SOL productions which are famous for bringing in the concept of Swayamvar to Indian Television has joined hands with the channel and are all set to come up with a swayamvar once again but with a contemporary touch. Life OK, here presents, The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika, which is based on the famous international series The Bachelor, an on-screen cupid that has converted several fairy tale dreams into reality.

Vishal Bhardwaj, director, composer, writer, has worn many hats with equal aplomb. His films include the recently released Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola, Omkara and Maqbool. At the centennial celebration of Indian cinema, he took time out after attending a discussion on issues of censorship, screen violence and cuss words to talk of his journey as a student and maker of cinema.

Did any of your films get the censor’s cut?

In Maqbool, there was this beautiful dialogue by Abbaji played by Pankaj Kapoor who while talking of his bodyguard, said: “Jaise Ram ke Hanuman, ek Jahangir ke usman…” the censors asked me what kind of film is this?

How can a Muslim man equate himself with Ram? They missed the point that our epics are above religion and are referred by everybody. They cut it out.

Your songs have cuss words, the hero-heroines often romance each other with violence but there is no blood and gore.
I have a poetic point of view. But in Omkara you do have a husband killing his wife with a pillow on their wedding night.

Which films are your milestones of Indian cinema?
All of Ray’s films. Think of Charulata. The passing of time makes things tacky, dated, but such a film is timeless. Bandit Queen also changed the way realism was shown in our films.

Our films believe in blow-ups. We don’t or won’t deal with the ordinary…
But ‘ordinary’ is difficult to do especially in commercial cinema. Munnabhai was a common man’s story but it was over the top. There are so many films we have not made.

We do not have a single good film made on Kashmir. It is a story of abuse. We also have nothing on the Pandit exodus.

Ordinariness, failure teaches us things.
Raj Kapoor’s Mera Naam Joker was considered a flop but it was an auteur’s film. The concept of love it showed was unique. Had it succeeded Indian cinema would have taken a very different course. When I look back I feel very sad about this.

Do heroes in mainstream films draw out all our anger?
We all hate our politicians, so when they die in films we are satisfied. There was this scene in a film where Amitabh Bachchan goes into Parliament shooting…

Is it true that your wife gets the best songs in your films?
I make the best songs for her.

Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal-Shekhar visit the capital to hunt for the first Indian idol Junior.  Indian Idol the most popular singing reality show that has presented some of the finest singing talent in the country, is back in a new avatar. Indian Idol Junior - the search for the new young voice that will enthrall millions of viewers across India reached Mumbai. The auditions received an outstanding response from the city. With Mandira Bedi and Karan Wahi anchoring the audition, the excitement amongst aspiring singers who gathered at Andheri Sports complex was overwhelming.



To ensure that 'Koi Bhi Talent Chhootne Na Paye' the three biggest names of the music industry Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani had the daunting task of picking the best talent amongst thousands of young aspirants. The awesome trio were thrilled by the phenomenal response to the audition. Enthusiastic people were seen queuing up for their claim to fame from the wee hours of the morning.

Indian Idol took reality television to new heights and has produced some of the finest and most talented singers. Even though the show is in its seventh season, 'Indian Idol' continues to be as exciting as it was when it first came to India.

Star Plus is all set to entertain its viewers with another dancing reality shows titled ‘India’s Dancing Superstar’ launching on 27 April.

The show will be replacing ‘Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati’ on the channel taking over the Saturday and Sunday 9 pm slot.

‘India’s Dancing Superstar’ is a co-production between BBC Worldwide India and Trompe d'oeil Productions.



It aims to provide a platform to the most passionate and talented dancers in India. The show’s USP is that it has no barrier of age, dance form or style.

“The participants will be seen showcasing some of the most innovative and entertaining dance styles through their acts. A mix of kids , teenagers, young adults, married couples and even grandparents, the contestants can perform as individuals, pairs or in groups – everyone competes on the same platform to win the coveted title of India’s Dancing Superstar,” the channel said.

The show will be judged by Ritesh Deshmukh, Geeta Kapur and Ashley lobo.

Star Plus GM Nachiket Pantavaidya said, “At Star Plus, we believe in keeping up with the changing times. Our philosophy ‘Rishta Wahi Soch Nayi’ is about propagating the new within the old. India’s Dancing Superstar is in sync with this ideology – the world of dance has also changed, so we have turned around the rules. No age barriers, no specified dance form, and it is open to everyone! We want it to be India’s biggest dance celebration.”

Dance reality show, India’s Dancing Superstar (IDS), has potential to scare the viewers, says choreographer Geeta Kapur, who will judge the show along with fellow choreographer Ashley Lobo and actor Riteish Deshmukh.

 “India’s Dancing Superstar has more potential to scare the audience in terms of passing a judgement because you will see stuff which is unbelievable,” says Geeta. There is no age bar and the dance reality show will witness performances by kids, teenagers, young adults, married couples and even grandparents when it goes on air this weekend on Star Plus. Geeta earlier judged three seasons of hit dance reality show, Dance India Dance (DID). She also judged DID Doubles, DID Li’l Masters (season 1 and 2) and Dance Ke Superkids later. But she finds India’s Dancing Superstar more difficult to judge than other shows.

“DID was a different format altogether. It’s more difficult with this one (IDS) because you’ll have to judge people of all age groups,” she says.