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Vashi2Panvel: Navi Mumbai: September 2: DTH (Door-to-home) television is slated to be the next big wave on television. The customers can choose from the bountiful of channel-bouquets and that too at quite a reasonable rate! There is a wide range of channels on television catering to people of varied age groups and brackets. While the convention is that the general entertainment channels have a stronghold as far as its popularity is concerned other niche channels are also soaring to popularity with their out-of-the-box programming. Hence, channels like Sabe TV, Sports channels, News Channels have also modified their style of programming to cater to their audience. But what is it that attracts the Navi Mumbai viewers? What programmes do they like to watch? By general consensus, the Saas-Bahu operas are a big no-no… [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.com: Navi Mumbai: August 6: Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on the 9th of August. The very word "Raksha" denotes protection, and "bandhan" signifies an enduring bind between the brother and sister. The beauty of Raksha Bandhan is the fact that you needn’t be biological brothers and sisters, you can tie a rakhi to anybody who you can regard as your brother. Though originally a Hindu tradition, Raksha Bandhan is now being followed as a symbol of bonding between brothers and sisters of other religions too. Shama Sikander remembered as Pooja of ‘Ye Meri Life Hai’ is a Muslim but has a Rakhi brother. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: July 28: Hiten Tejwani is a name to be reckoned with. He is a face that is popular on television. This completely health conscious actor and has a very elaborate explanation as to why fitness is necessary, “If you are fit you can live life king size. Unless you are fit you can not enjoy life.” He further adds, “Fitness is a thing or style which helps you to build up your persona.” [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: July 21: Every actor talks of a dream role, a role that he fantasizes about playing. With the Indian film industry opening up to the idea of realistic cinema, roles have become far more challenging. For instance Amitabh Bachchan today has a far larger canvas to display his histrionic skills than he ever did in his days as the ‘angry young man.’ Shah Rukh Khan may be singing syrupy songs to his brandy-eye heroines in Yash Johar’s films today but lets not forget that he started is career playing a baddie. “Kkk…Kiran” is still his signature tune in many villages. For all actors now, if there’s a dream role that’s waiting to happen in the future, there must have been a role to difficult to play in the past. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: July 14:Iqbal Khan, the handsome and stylish Angad of Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hain is a complete food freak and just loves eating all kinds of cuisine, but being a Kashmiri at heart his favorite cuisine comprises of Kashmiri preparations. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: July 7:Childhood memories are those special moments that we cherish for a lifetime. For some, childhood symbolizes struggles and tribulations and for others it is a period of leisure and pampering full of what we call ‘Masti’. Many equate childhood to innocent pranks while for many others childhood is reminiscent of mommy’s love, granny’s emotions and errant attitude… We spoke to a few stars from both tellywood and filmdom to find out what memories do they evoke when they hear the word ‘childhood’. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: June 30: The perfect vehicle is a dream for many. Although there are many who look at a car as a piece of utility, there are others who look upon a car as a prized possession. The selection of a vehicle for them could depend on varying reasons. From comfort to style to status. Although there are many people who would opt for the cool and hep SUV or an imported sports car there are others who would still prefer the classy looking luxurious wheels. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: June 24:Childhood memories are those special moments that we cherish for a lifetime. For some, childhood symbolizes struggles and tribulations and for others it is a period of leisure and pampering full of what we call ‘masti’. Many equate childhood to innocent pranks while for many others childhood is reminiscent of mommy’s love, granny’s emotions and errant attitude… We spoke to a few stars from both tellywood and filmdom to find out what memories do they evoke when they hear the word ‘childhood’. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.com: Navi Mumbai: June 14:Sangita Ghosh, considered one of the hottest women on television, is playing a new role. That along with Rohit Roy in Viraasat--Nafrat Ke Khel Mein, Do Dilon Ki Chahat on Star Plus. Viraasat which is a B.R. Films’ Production has a stellar cast comprising Kiran Kumar, Deepak Qazir, Aman Verma, Amarr Upadhyay, Jayati Bhatia, Pooja Rawal Ghai. With a prime time slot of 9 pm Viraasat will be replacing Milee which has finally wrapped with its logical conclusion. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: June 8: You need him, you feel him, you talk to him and at times you hate him too. He guides you, shows you the right path but also tries and tests you. You love him but you also fear him... He’s a supernatural power that surrounds us, our beliefs and our existence. He is present everywhere, only his presence needs to be felt, acknowledged and cherished. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: May 27: Twinkle Beauty Parlour is a new daily soap on SAB TV which has been launched from May 15, and is going to be aired from Mondays to Thursdays at 9.00 pm. The story unfolds in the locales of Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, which is a typical middle class locality, full of vigour and hustle bustle of the streets and in one of the streets is situated “Twinkle Beauty Parlour”. The five protagonists of the show; Ranjana, Niyati, Sameera, Ragini and Fatima Bi are distinct in their personality yet there is one thing that is common to all - Twinkle Beauty Parlour is the place wherein they unwind, share experiences of their lives, conflicts and revelation. They represent the various social strata of the women in society. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: May 19: Going out for a cup of coffee as an excuse to spend time with friends or having a drink while on a night out is usual stuff but these casual drinks form a very important part of various celebrations and occasions in our lives. Raising a toast to a newly-wedded couple after a marriage ceremony is like a ritual just like having wine on Christmas eve is. Besides, one cannot do without some cool refreshments in summers or a cup of hot beverage in winter. [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.com: Navi Mumbai: May 4: If you are a couch potato and grow roots over the weekend, you would probably love to know just what is being offered on telly on those days. Vashi2Panvel.com will give you regular updates on changed timings or programme additions on channels as and when they happen. For now, you could check out Star Plus fare for you from May 12 onwards! [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: May 4: We always like to compare and contrast, evaluate and estimate. There are comparisons between contemporaries, elders and youngsters, pre-historic and novel, bright and dull and so on. There is no dearth to these comparisons. But ever thought of some offbeat comparisons? We spoke to some tele and film stars to find out if they relate to any vegetable and what characteristics they have in common… [more...]

Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: April 26: After a hectic day’s work, you sit back at home to know what’s happening around the globe. You press your adorable idiot box on and are bombarded with news. You switch the channel for another one and you see the same news, you switch again to find yet the same news… With a plethora of 24 hours news channels being launched now, the viewer is bombarded with the repeated and identical news, across all channels, though packaged differently. Is there something that differentiates one news channel from another? [more...]