Konnectv February E-magazine 2013 by KonnecTv Pty. Ltd

Dear Readers, With soaring temperatures last month, Australia seemed the perfect place to be in. If not in the pool or on the beach enjoying a swim, we hope you enjoyed the endless hours of entertainment on Konnectv Channels. Konnectv is now upgrading and moving to a different satellite. This will bring to our viewers a much better picture and sound quality. For our existing subscribers we request you to make yourself available for the installer to come and repoint your satellite dish and retune the set top box. Our installation company will call and fix a time and day with you. Service will be available on the current set up for a few more days, so do help us have you watch our service without any interruption and have someone available at the time which is fixed with the technician. For those of you who are thinking of getting connected to our channels, if you already have an Optus D2 satellite dish at home, please call us for special offers to join our service. We will also be starting our service in New Zealand, so if you have friends and family in New Zealand, get them connected and get rewarded. Konnectv has 2 Radio Channels on its platform. Tune in to your favourite evergreen collection and the latest musical hits on these Radio Channels. Watch the Star Dandiya Dhoom Machi Dhoom 2012 on Star Plus. Also tune in to Nach Baliye 5. Bollywood blockbusters on Star Gold this month include Valentine Day special movies.

Enjoy non-stop music during the day on UTV Stars; and Movies without commercial breaks in the evenings on UTV Movies. Keep up to date with the Current Affairs programs and News Updates on Aaj Tak and Headlines Today, a twenty-four hour News Channel. Live Gurbani from Harmandir Sahib is telecast everyday on PTC Punjabi. Those of you who are not watching PTC Punjabi, join today by simply filling an online form on our website. Refer a friend this month and get rewarded. Those who are not yet connected to our channels, become a part of the growing Konnectv family. Call us for a special offer. Filling up the form has never been simpler. Log on to our website, fill it online and submit! No more downloading, filling and faxing of the form. We would love to hear from you. Write to us on info@konnectv.com.au. Call us between 9 am and 7 pm Monday to Friday; and between 9 am and 1 pm on Saturdays. For regular updates and program schedules log on to our website w w w.konnectv.com.au. Kind Regards

ABHISHEK NARANG CEO

Publisher: KonnecTV Australia: Suite 1B, 137-139 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128 Tel: 1300 797 012, Fax: 1300 794 210, email: info@konnectv.com, www.konnectv.com.au

For Advertising with Konnectv, please write to us on ads@konnectv.com

4 I KonnecTV I February 2013

1300797012

09 22

Contents COVER STORY

22 Murder 3: Shocking story of woman of today Tinsel Talk

08 Can't do action, sala 09 Filmfare awards

Hit Miss 24 Inkaar : Heat & dust from workplace lust

10 SRK is safe

26 February TV programmes

12 US honour for Rani

Telly Talk

13 Richa surprised

27 Malaika's treat

Birthday 16 Abhishek - a style icon

29 Aditya's love confession

Brand

35 Kartikeya-Ganesha race

18 Stars' brand clout is

38 Spirit of Punjabiyat

sky-rocketing Star Talk 20 Not easy to do commercial cinema: Chitrangada Upcoming

21 Zilla Ghaziabad: Gurjar gang war 1300797012

Schedule

33 Smita in 'Hitler Didi'

Fitness

43 Priyanka Chopra: Not a gym freak

Star Konnect

44 Weddings of 2013

42 KonnecTV I February 2013 I

Rowdy Rathore FEBRUARY 04

owdy Rathore is a 2012 In dian action film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Rajat Rawail, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala. It features Akshay Kumar in double role opposite Sonakshi Sinha. It marks the return of Akshay Kumar in the action genre after seven years. Rowdy Rathore revolves around a thief Shiva who falls in love with a young woman named Paro and later

found a responsibility to take care for his deceased look-alike ACP Vikram Rathore's daughter while seeking revenge from the main antagonist Baapji. It became a major commercial success with a worldwide gross of 201 crore (US$36.58 million).

Bol Bachchan FEBRUARY 06

ol Bachchan is an action comedy di rected by Rohit Shetty and featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Asin and Prachi Desai in lead roles. The story of Bol Bachchan uses the basic plot of Golmaal and expands upon it. Yunus Sajawal has weaved a screenplay that is not only engaging but also very enter-

6 I KonnecTV I February 2013

taining. Of course, many will find the going-ons to be brainless, but even such detractors will not be able to hold their laughter. The characterizations are supremely amusing - be it the broken English-speaking Prithviraj, or the gay-dancer Abbas. All the obfuscation going on in the film leads to many situations where the viewers laugh out loud.

1300797012

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salman's character of the do-gooder Robin Hoodmeets-Superman needs modification. Sher Khan would now be an out-and-out love story with Salman romancing two stunning beautiesâ&#x20AC;?

R S

alman Khan has sportingly admitted that his health condition does not allow him to perform daredevil stunts. While for Dabangg 2, Arbaaz Khan had already arranged for a body double, a question mark hovers over the actor's other projects Sher Khan and Kick - both action adventures. It is learnt that for brother Sohail directed Sher Khan, Salman has already taken a call to transform the action-hero to a romantic one. The film is being redesigned as a passionate love story with the action kept to the minimum. A source close to the project says, "Salman's character of the do-gooder Robin Hood-meets-Superman needs modification. Sher Khan would now be an out-and-out love story with Salman romancing two stunning beauties." In fact, while Angela Jonsson will play one of Salman's love interests, the other heroine is yet to be finalised. "Sohail is on the look-out for a pinup girl preferably from the modelling world who would look like a million bucks and also be able to do some stunts," added the source. According to the source, both the leading ladies will be required to do some heavy-duty action scenes to compensate for the hero's reduced agility.

8 I KonnecTV I February 2013

anveer Singh is known to wear his heart on his sleeves. And the bois terous actor, who has been making grandiose statements of love for the relatively quieter Deepika, grabbed yet another opportunity to show how much he really cares for her. Deepika was in Dubai for her upcoming film, when Ranveer joined her for some hectic socialising and romantic dancing. Sources say the couple spent a large part of January 16 shopping, before taking a break to prepare for their evening date. They met again at a tony nightclub close to midnight. When Deepika walked in, dressed in a LBD, she was greeted by Ranveer and a bunch of his close friends from college husband and wife Deepak and Khushalani, Girish and Dilip. According to an eye-witness, Ranveer introduced Deepika to his buddies before the group settled down for drinks at a VIP table. In less than 30 minutes, Deepika had befriended Ranveer's pals, and they happily began to click pictures to preserve the moment. In fact, Deepika herself took a few pictures of Ranveer fooling around with his buddies. A couple of hours later, a spirited Ranveer requested Deepika to join him on the dance floor, and she obliged. The two danced closely for the next hour, say eye witnesses, adding that they only paused to withdraw to a quiet corner for a chat and a quick peck on the cheek now and then.

1300797012

fter two shelved films with Abhay Deol, director Navdeep Singh (of Manorama Six Feet Under) seems to have finally found a script that can be directed. Navdeep's new project is about a female detective who is out to solve a murder mystery. Navdeep has firmed in on Freida Pinto to star in the film. She has shown a keen interest. However, there's one problem.

he 58th Idea Filmfare awards night saw the stars show off their emo tional side The Filmfare awards night this year was a feel-good affair with hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan steering clear from their politically incorrect banter. That did not mean that the show lost out on any of its sparkle. While SRK was in his best form after a long time, it was Saif's one-liners that had the audience in splits. Love was in the air, on the faces of the ladies - Vidya Balan was aglow in the early rush of marriage, while this season's most keenly followed 'couple' Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone sat together, oozing a certain easy camaraderie. The original diva of the film industry, Rekha radiated much affection as she kissed Vidya on her forehead and left a tell-tale scarlet smudge, Ranbir Kapoor remained all ears for her as she spoke to him tenderly and later gave him the trophy for Best Actor, while Priyanka Chopra could not seem to get her eyes off her. Friends Urmila Matondkar and Manish Malhotra sat together, while rivals Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh chatted happily with each other. In fact, the evening saw some of the other arch rivals opening up their hearts and arms to each other. Deepika, looking absolutely stunning in her gothic yet feminine Prabal Gurang gown was spotted greeting Priyanka Chopra, who looked elegant in an Armani Prive.

1300797012

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freida met Navdeep and Vikramaditya Motwane who was to produce the film starring her as a detective. She liked the scriptâ&#x20AC;?

A source said, "Freida met Navdeep and Vikramaditya Motwane who was to produce the film starring her as a detective. She liked the script. But she had one pre-condition before signing the film. She wants Vikram Motwane to direct the project while Navdeep, thinks Freida, could be on board as a writer." Freida's pre-condition has frozen the project in its tracks. Says the source, "The whole idea of Navdeep writing the film was to let him direct it so that the long break due to his aborted projects would be broken. He has been able to make only one film in six years. Vikram Motwane was only helping his f r i e n d Navdeep o u t . There's no way he will step in as director. If Freida insists they will go to another actress. At the moment they're trying to convince her."

KonnecTV I February 2013 I

ike all of us, Chitrangda Singh is a Sridevi fan. No wonder Chitrangda was over the moon when she got to perform one of Sridevi's most loved dance numbers 'Na Jaane Kahan See Aayi Hai' from the film Chaalbaaz with John Abraham in their film 'I Me Aur Main'. Chitrangda, basking in the rave reviews she has received for her performance in Inkaar, had to share the number with Prachi Desai. Not just that the entire song has been turned down from a female-gender perspective to a male one, to suit the leading man's stature. An indication of the maledomination that controls the film industry? Chitrangda laughs her throaty laughter and says, "I told John the revised avatar of the Sridevi song goes well with his character in I Me Aur Main. But seriously, all three of us John, Prachi and I had fun dancing to the number." After the release of her film Inkaar, Chitrangda shot the song and then rushed to the I Me Aur Main director Kapil Sharma's home for his birthday party. Yes, the stunning looker is now learning the ropes of Bollywood protocol, though she is still a far distance from mastering it. "I don't go out much after shooting. I don't socialize. I am terrible at social networking. Once I finish shooting I like to get back home and watch films. This friend of mine has given me some rare films that are not available on any format. I'm watching them one by one every night." The smouldering seductress from Inkaar whose family is in Delhi, admits it gets lonely in Mumbai.

10 I KonnecTV I February 2013

n the face of the recent Police upgrading their watchfulness and re-evaluating their crime battling techniques, it is learnt that Shah Rukh Khan has been stripped of his police cover. This comes post a review by authorities concluding that he no longer faces any threat. Eight constables from the Mumbai police's Protection and Security Branch used to guard him in two shifts after the Indian Mujahideen sent an email to news channels, threatening attacks on him and three other celebrities in 2008. In 2010 there were intelligence reports of fresh threats against Khan which led the authorities to maintain the cover. While last year, Deputy Police Commissioner Pratap Dighavkar submitted a report to the then police Chief Arup Patnaik, warning of threats from the Lashkar-e-Taiba to Khan and his

However, the police stated that Khan's cover has been negated since no reports suggest a threat They claim that if threats arise, they will reconsider

son Aryan. Months after the report, the Protection and Security Branch carried out an audit, and decided to withdraw the cover. However, the police stated that Khan's cover has been negated since no reports suggest a threat.

1300797012

ani Mukherjee was felicitated by the US Embassy at an Inaugural ball in honour of the 44th President of The United States of America, Barack Obama in Mumbai. The 34-year-old actress, who graced the occasion, which was co-hosted by NGO 'Namaste America' along with US Embassy, said that it was an honour for her to be there, especially because President Barack Obama's swearing ceremony was be-

sha Gupta seems to be very proud of her dusky skin and has no inclination to endorse a fairness cream. Several actresses from the industry have been endorsing fairness creams but Esha Gupta looks like an exception. She believes dusky women can be no less attractive. This dusky beauty who has given two back to back hits in her debut year seems to have confidence riding on her. She gives an example saying, "Our Miss India contestants Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta and the bong beauty Bipasha Basu never endorsed a fairness cream either. They all were proud to b e dusky". " I w o u l d never like to endorse a fairness cream. I believe in natural beauty", she signs off.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Miss India contestants Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta and the bong beauty Bipasha Basu never endorsed a fairness cream either. They all were proud to be duskyâ&#x20AC;? 12 I KonnecTV I February 2013

The 'Black' actress, who was appreciated by the US Embassy for her contribution to Indian Cinema ing held on the same day in Washington. Mukherjee looked gorgeous as ever in black traditional sari with gold embroidery embossed on it. The 'Black' actress, who was appreciated by the US Embassy for her contribution to Indian Cinema, also said that getting respected for one's work, especially the work that she loves doing which is acting, makes her heart goes absolutely crazy.

US Consul General Peter Haas and actress Rani Mukherjee during a programme of live telecast of the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. President Barack Obama, at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai

1300797012

lockbuster star Salman Khan has set a new record by signing a Rs.500 crore deal with Star TV Network India for the television broadcast rights of his upcoming films. Post 2009 blockbuster "Wanted", the 47-year-old's career is going from strength to strength. In the last five years, he has churned out a string of successful films "Ready", "Dabangg", "Bodyguard", "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Dabangg 2" - all earning over Rs.100 crore at the box office. Hemal Jhaveri, general manager at Star Gold, admitted, "Yes, we have signed a deal with Salman Khan and whoever asks me why Salman, I would only say why not Salman Khan? His past box office record has been outstanding and his film, which has been premiered on TV, is exceptional." "He still has the highest record for his film 'Bodyguard' which had the highest rating so far," he added. According to the deal, the channel would own exclusive TV broadcast rights of Salman's all new films. "The deal is from 2013 onwards where all his films in which he acts, produces or be part of, we will have the broadcast rights exclusively with us," said Jhaveri.

1300797012

icha Chadda, who won Filmfare Critics' Award for Best Actor (Female) for her strong performance in Gangs of Wasseypur, was excited and nervousness while receiving the award. "I was very happy to get the award. I was not expecting as I was nominated for supporting actress award which was done and later I was going to leave. The moment my name was announced, I got so nervous and went on the stage. It was really difficult to be on the stage and face actresses like Rekhaji, Madhuriji and Srideviji," said Richa. On being asked about her celebration plans after winning the Filmfare Award, she said, "Yes, I am going to throw a bash for all my friends and now my phone is jamming as everyone is wishing me." "It was such a great moment and when I went to get the award. Dia Mirza wished me and I also saw Ranbir Kapoor clapping for me. When I see established stars encouraging new talent I feel good and happy. That's why I said that the industry is good to the outsiders," concluded Richa.

"It was such a great moment and when I went to get the award. Dia Mirza wished me and I also saw Ranbir Kapoor clapping for meâ&#x20AC;?

KonnecTV I February 2013 I

fter four years in Bollywood Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandes still can't speak Hindi well enough to dub her own lines. We gather from a source from her latest film Race 2 that her voice had to be dubbed by a professional dubbing artiste. Says the source, "Since all the other members of the cast spoke their own lines, directors Abbas-Mastan were keen that Jacqueline do the same. Every effort was made to make her speak her lines. But finally it didn't work." Apparently Jacqueline has a lot of seductive come-hither lines to throw at Saif Ali Khan.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time she would focus on getting the pronunciation and diction right she would miss out on the emotions underlining the wordsâ&#x20AC;?

"Every time she would focus on getting the pronunciation and diction right she would miss out on the emotions underlining the words. Finally a professional dubbing artiste had to step in to put feelings into her words," says the source. Jacqueline is not the first actress to go through the linguistic crisis at the start of her career. Sridevi, Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif are just three leading ladies whose initial films were dubbed by professional dubbing artistes.

ctress Kangna Ranaut says compliments don't matter much if you are confident of who you are. "You may get a lot of compliments but if you are confident and you are sure of who you are, compliments don't matter," the 25year-old said. Kangna, whose curly hair grabbed attention

14 I KonnecTV I February 2013

Kriti has been a part of many TVCs and is also starring in a big Telugu film opposite Mahesh Babu

he hunt for the female lead to star opposite Tiger Shroff in director Sabbir Khan's Heropanti is finally over. Sabbir and producer Sajid Nadiadwala have finalized model turned actress Kriti Sanon to star as the main female lead in Heropanti. Kriti has been a part of many TVCs and is also starring in a big Telugu film opposite South superstar Mahesh Babu. However, Heropanti will be her debut film in Bollywood.

HAIR IS IMPORTANT when she entered Bollywood with "Gangster - A Love Story", says while enacting a role, she emphasises on the hairstyle of her characters too. She, in fact, sported straight tresses in "Life In A...Metro" and a retro hair-do in "Once Upon

A Time In Mumbai". "I think all actors say that it is important to get into the skin of the character. But if you have seen my characters, I have to understand the hair of the character as well because the kind of hair a character has is important because they reveal a lot about one's personality," she said. 1300797012

bhishek Srivastav aka Abhishek Bachchan is the son of Bollywood megastars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan. He was born in Mumbai on February 5, 1976. He is the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav (the poet who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan) and has a sister Shweta Nanda. He did his schooling in Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After which he went for further his studies in Aiglon College, Switzerland. He also studied Business in the United States, but changed his mind and decided to try his luck in Bollywood. Starting in 2000 with 'Refugee', he went on to star in many other films. Box office success was way away from Abhishek at first. But his career graph began improving and critics starting appreciating him for his roles in 'Yuva', Bunty Aur Babli', 'Sarkar', and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena' for which he has won a total of six awards. Abhishek Bachchan was engaged to Bollywood actress, Karishma Kapoor, but the engagement broke. Then he met Aishwarya Rai, his co-star in several movies, and they got married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Rai gave birth to a baby girl on 16 November 2011. Their daughter's name is Aaradhya Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan portrays a style of his own and claims to be a

I KonnecTV I February 2013

style icon. He has also brought back the double button cuffs in the shirt which was suspended from being a fashion statement until Abhishek reinvented it. His dynamic personality adds a stylish look to everything he wears. Bachchan debuted with J.P. Dutta's Refugee (2000), but it was not until 2004 that he achieved success when he appeared in the commercially successful Dhoom and the critically acclaimed Yuva. His work in Yuva received several awards, including his first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category, an award he would win for the two next years as well. In 2010, he won his first National Film Award (as a producer) for Paa which won the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He has starred in films such as Bunty aur Babli, Guru, Sarkar and Dostana. Rohit Shetty's Bol Bachchan last year brought him laurels.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Rai gave birth to a baby girl on 16 November 2011. Their daughter's name is Aaradhya

1300797012

BRAND CLOUT IS SKY-ROCKETING

Among the most sought after Bollywood celebrities are: Nargis Fakhri

Deepika Padukone

Ranbir Kapoor his chirag of Kapoor Khandan with his chocolate boy looks, charm and youth connect is the new face brands look for, making Ranbir one of the most sought after brand ambassadors. Brands that Ranbir promotes are: PepsiCo, Docomo, John Players, Hero Moto Corp, Panasonic, Nissan, Franco Leone. Also Spanish Club FC Barcelona has appointed him as their Indian Brand Ambassador. Now this lad knows business and charges about Rs 10 crores per year and 1.5-2 crores per day.

urprise package, though she didn't score points for her acting skills but surely wooed everyone by her beauty. She is the first actor who signed three deals before her film hit the screens. She endorses Van Heusen's women's line, a Tata Motors' brand and Parachute. And guess the amount she took home with her was a big one of Rs.9 crores.

Anushka Sharma

Priyanka Chopra

C Senior is also a brand wagon and endorses few brands like Asmi, Garnier, Scooty Pep etc. She charges somewhere close to about Rs.3-3.5 crore per deal.

18 I KonnecTV I February 2013

f Kareena gets Rs.5 crore for Limca then why can't Miss long legs get the same? Yes! Deepikia earned moolah of crore for endorsing Marico's Parachute. She has recently been roped as the brand ambassador for zippy scooty Yamaha Ray.

iss Smarty is also a new entrant and possesses a vivacious personality so earns about Rs 80 lakhs for endorsing some brands. She endorses brand like TVS Motors' Scooty, Nivea, Gitanjali and Canon Powershot, etc. The hottest news is that she has replaced Prachi Desai for Sofy, a sanitary brand.

1300797012

CHITRANGADA SINGH speaks on commercial cinema, competition and life as working mother in this interview. Excerpts: You took a break from your serious image with Desi Boyz It is not very easy to do commercial cinema; you play up to the masses, you have to dramatize and still not look stupid. And then, you don't plan things, it just happens. People see you in a certain way. For instance, Farah (Khan) felt I could do an item number, which I didn't know. Perception is that you are a thinking actress... Yes. I love those roles as they have defined me. But I would like to thank Rohit Dhawan (director of Desi Boyz) and Farah for bringing out something different, which is not predictable. It gets boring when you get predictable.

Competition does make you anxious, but I am not so much playing the competition. I choose certain kind of work and there is enough work for everyone. Everybody gets what they deserve How are you dealing with competition? Competition does make you anxious, but I am not so much playing the competition. I choose certain kind of work and there is enough work for everyone. Everybody gets what they deserve. No amount of young, old, married, single, somebody's brother, sister matters. Enough work is coming my way and I don't know if I can manage more than that. Do you have enough heroes to work with you? Which Khan would you like to work with? All of them, put them all up. Isn't it hard being a mother and wife while being an actor? I travel a lot and it is not easy all the time. But it is also not that hard when I look around. I don't need to show up at 9 am everyday at an office. I take on as much work as I can manage.

I KonnecTV I February 2013

1300797012

ABCD -

Any Body Can Dance

ishnu (Prabhudheva) widely re garded as India's best dancer, finds himself thrown out from the Swish dance academy that he himself set up. He decides to give up dance and leave Mumbai forever. However the night before his departure he witnesses an amazing sight a group of dancers preparing for the upcoming Ganpati Dance Battle an annual festival that pits Mumbai's best dance groups against each other. Watching the raw talent of these amazing dancers helps Vishnu arrive at a decision - he will take this disparate group under his wing and turn them into India's best dance squad! From renowned choreographer & director Remo D'souza comes India's first dance film in 3D - a spectacular entertainer.

1300797012

Gurjar

gang war

illa Ghaziabad is an up coming delayed Bollywood action thriller directed by Anand Kumar. There is a gang war between two powerful rival groups of Gurjars. One led by Satbir Gurjar (Vivek Oberoi) and the other led by Mahender Fauji Bainsla, played by Arshad Warsi with a controversial role of police officer Pritam Singh (Sanjay Dutt). It is based on a series of real life incidents that happened in the 90s in Ghaziabad. The area around Ghaziabad joins the border of Meerut, Baghpat and Noida. This area of Western Uttar Pradesh is well known as power of Gurjars. Mahendra Fauji Bainsla was an ex-serviceman from Indian Army and had taken part in the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971.

KonnecTV I February 2013 I

Murder 3 is the sequel to the 2011 film, Murder 2. This is the third instalment in the Murder series and is an official Bollywood remake of the Spanish thriller The Hidden Face ishesh Films has launched Mukesh Bhatt's son Vishesh as a director with "Murder 3â&#x20AC;? that stars Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hydari and Sara Loren of Pakistan. Murder 3 is the sequel to the 2011 film, Murder 2. This is the third instalment in the Murder series and is an official Bollywood remake of the Spanish thriller The Hidden Face. The movie starts with a hot-shot fashion and wildlife photographer Vikram (Randeep Hooda) getting into a relationship with a waitress from a lounge, Nisha (Sara Loren). She moves in with him in his palatial house outside of the city. The old world house, made decades ago is as beautiful as it is scary. It holds many secrets which Nisha is soon to unearth; of the life of the man who made it and of Vikram, who is dealing with the mysterious disappearance of his former girlfriend Roshni (Aditi Rao Hydari).The former lover haunts the couple.

I KonnecTV I February 2013

1300797012

Vishesh's uncle Mahesh Bhatt avers, "Murder 3 is the 2013 equivalent of the controversial Arth in the thriller genre which was released in 1983. Then it was the institution of marriage that was deconstructed and 30 years later, Murder 3 deconstructs love and questions its very existence in today's world of relationship crimes. Adds Vishesh, "Murder 3 shows the woman of today - The tagline, 'This Valentine's Love Will be Murdered' is exactly what you can expect from the film, it's unconventional, it's shocking, it questions your beliefs."

Acrimony Meanwhile, reports suggest that Aditi Rao Hydari doesn't get along with Sara Loren. Their acrimony came to the fore during a recent photo shoot. "The two have had only one scene together. Couple of days ago, we arranged a promo-

“Sara was upset with the entire episode. When we organised the first promo look of the film, Sara walked in late and she did not want to mingle with Aditi” “Aditi wanted to fit the character to the T since her role in Murder 3 is physically strenuous. Given her petite frame she had to take special care of her diet and fitness regime... she has entirely given up sweets, eggs and milk and is on a somewhat vegan like diet” tional photo shoot with them and it was quite evident that they could not stand each other. Incidentally, they did not have any formal interaction," said a unit member. Sources said it was Aditi who preferred not to speak to Sara. And her act apparently did not go down well with the Pakistani actress. "Sara was upset with the entire episode. When we organised the first promo look of the film, Sara walked in late and she did not want to mingle with Aditi," added the source.

Vegan diet A great fan of the outdoors, Aditi loves going on a quick sprint. But on days where professional commitments call an hour long Power Yoga session does the trick! Says a source, ''Aditi wanted to fit the character to the T since her role in Murder 3 is physically strenuous. Given her petite frame she had to take special care of her diet and fitness regime... she has entirely given up sweets,

1300797012

eggs and milk and is on a somewhat vegan like diet.''

Pak crooner Noted Pakistani crooner Mustafa Zahid has been roped in for a song in Murder 3. Zahid shot to fame with his hit numbers 'Toh Phir Aao' and 'Tera Mera Rishta' for the Mohit Suri-directed Awarapan, starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Thereafter he rendered 'Jo Tere Sang', 'Gunaah' and 'Teri Yaadon Mein' from the recent Vishal Mahadkar-directed Blood Money. He has sung 'Hum Jee Lenge.' The track has been composed by Zahid's band Roxen of which he is the lead vocalist. Mahesh Bhatt confirms 'The rise and rise and rise of Mustafa Zahid....this is our 3rd film with the enigmatic, cross-border talent who is the driving force of the 'Roxen band'. Like all his previous renditions, we're certain that the 'additional' number which he has contributed to Murder 3 will become a sure s h o t chartbuster.' S a y s Mustafa from L a h o r e , 'Vishesh Films is like a second home for me. I feel privileged to be a continuing part of a company, which is synonymous with chart-busting music!'

KonnecTV I January 2013 I

MATRU KI BIJLEE KA MANDOLA

Veterans Pankaj & Shabana steal the limelight

atru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is a satire that uses a Shakespearean whiff and shades of Red politics to make a caustic comment beneath its catchy, mouthful of a title. If comedy mixed with romance has become a Bollywood staple to ensure box-office kill, Vishal uses the formula to add layers to what starts off as a deceptively simple tale. Imran Khan's rustic Haryanvi turn evokes a few hiccups when he tries out the Jatt accent, but the guy admirably moulds himself into what is surely the best role to have come his way yet. Matru's Bijlee, Anushka Sharma, does a better job though, when it comes to getting into the skin of character. She seems to be getting into a comfort zone playing these bubbly feisty types film after film. The killer acts, though, come from the veterans. This is Pankaj Kapur's film, no doubt. As Harry Mandola, millionaire with a dual personality, Pankaj flaunts versatile abundance. Whatever little screen space is left is hogged by Shabana Azmi, Hindi cinema's most accomplished actor right now, despite restricted footage as a ruthless politician.

INKAAR

Heat & dust from workplace lust

eaturing advertising hot-shots Rahul (Arjun Rampal) and Maya (Chitrangda Singh), Inkaar shows the heat and dust from workplace lust The story's runtime is primarily based on fact that a handsome man and a beautiful woman working together simply must consummate their physical perfections, even though there is no romantic allure or texture to their equation in the least. Barring a few glances that Maya gives Rahul at work that seem to indicate some sort of romantic interest, but are confusing nevertheless, there is little to base a story of attraction on in the script, let alone drive an entire film. So, predictably, Rahul and Maya bite the forbidden apple, breaking the Boss-Colleague equation and even have the proverbial 'regret conversation' the morning after. It's quite clinical, devoid of love ballads and the roses and champagne routine - a criminal waste of a beautiful on-screen pair. You have to wait right till the end of the film to fathom any kind of a love affair between these two and even then, you are puzzled with the revelations. Human emotions of jealousy and insecurity permeate their lives.

I KonnecTV I February 2013

1300797012

SHAHID KAPOOR

GROWTH OF A TREMENDOUS ACTOR RAJ VARSHNEY

he illustrious son of legendry Pankaj Kapoor and Neelima Azeem (the famous TV artist) Shahid was born on 25th February1981. His parents divorced when he was only four and Shahid lived with his mom and maternal grandparents at Junagarh (Gujarat). He shared a cordial relationship with his dad and step mother Supriya Pathak - a talented actor herself. Shahid studied in Rajhans Vidyalaya, Mumbai. His great grandfather was K.A. Abbas - noted novelist, journalist and famous script writer for films, Before starting acting, Shahid worked in several music videos and commercials including the popular Pepsi commercial with Shahrukh, Kajol and Rani Mukherji in 1998. Later he joined Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts and was seen as a background dancer for the song "Kahin aag lagey lag jaave" in Subhash Ghai's Taal-1999. In 2003, he played a leading role as a carefree youth in Isshq-Vishk opposite Amrita Rao. The film was well received by audiences and Shahid's performance earned him Filmfare's best male debut award. Next came Fida-2004 where he starred with Kareena and Fardeen Khan. Although the film flopped, Shahid's acting was praised a lot. Shahid

1300797012

then appeared in a romantic comedy Dil Mange More-2004 opposite Soha Ali Khan and Ayesha Takia. He featured in three more films in 2005, but success continued to elude him. In 2006, Shahid starred in 36 China Town which got mixed reviews from critics. His next release Priyadarshan's ChupChupKe got moderate success at box office. But Vivah, co-starring Amrita Rao became one of the highest grossing films of the year as well as Shahid's biggest success to date. This film also earned him the second consecutive nomination for best actor at Star Screen Awards. Shahid performed as super cool in Ishq-vishk and showed flashes of brilliance in Fida. But it is in Vivah that one sees his growth as a tremendous actor. He is exceptional in emotional sequences. He exhibited the evidence of his potentials when trusted with well worded roles. His Fool and Final-2007 got a negative response but the other one i.e. Jab We Met opposite Kareena became one of the biggest hits of the year and Shahid's performance earned him several nominations for best actor including that of Filmfare. His two movies i.e. Dil Bole Haddippa and Chance Pe Dance failed miserably. In 2009, Kapoor portrayed the dual role of twins Charlie and Guddu in the caper thriller, Kaminey. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film was a critical and commercial success and received mostly positive reviews. Yashraj's Badmash Com-

Jab We Met opposite Kareena became one of the biggest hits and Shahid's performance earned him several nominations for best actor including that of Filmfare pany-2010 also opened to mixed to positive reviews. Next came Mausam-2011 written and directed by his dad where Shahid surpasses all his previous performances including Kameeney. Shahid appeared in Kunal Kohli'sTeri Meri Kahaani. The film was released in 2012 to mixed to positive reviews Shahid will feature in Prabhu Deva's next film, Namak, opposite Sonakshi Sinha, and another film titled Phata Poster Nikla Hero opposite Ileana D'Cruz. The film, to be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi will release this year.

KonnecTV I February 2013 I

Lakhon Mein Ek

Har Yug Mein Aaega Ek Arjun

Nach Baliye 5

01:00

01:30

02:00

02:30

03:00

Kaali - Ek Punnar Avtaar

Awakening With Brahmakumaris

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

Diya Aur Baati Hum

Shakti Kriya

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyara2

Ek Veer Ki Ardaas

Diya Aur Baati Hum

Saathiyan

Mujhse Kuch Kehti- Yeh Khamoshiya

Kaali - Ek Punnar Avtaar

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

Diya Aur Baati Hum

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara Ek Veer Ki Ardaas

Diya Aur Baati Hum

Saathiyan

Mujhse Kuch Kehti- Yeh Khamoshiya

Kaali - Ek Punnar Avtaar

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

10:30

11:00

11:30

12:00

12:30

13:00

13:30

14:00

14:30

15:00

15:30

16:00

16:30

17:00

17:30

18:30

19:00

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

News News An Affair To Remember News Hub The RTH Show

Zee Premier Movies

Feb 04: Pyaar Ka Punchnama

Feb 11: U Me Aur Hum

Feb 18:Vaishnavi

Feb 25Waqt-A Race Against Time

News

BMT Dulhan (O)

News

Zee Premier Movies

Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyara2

Ek Veer Ki Ardaas

22:00

22:30

Diya Aur Baati Hum

Feb 11: Uff Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai

News

13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30

Kahani Mahadev Ki/Hum Ne Li Hai Kahani Mahadev Ki/Hum Ne Li Hai Hum Ne Li Hai/Savdhaan India Hum Ne Li Hai/Savdhaan India

Katha Shree Ganesh Ki Maha Episode Maha Episode

Feb 18: Aloo Chaat Feb 25: Refugee

Feb 25: Dulha Bikta Hai

Feb 18: Chance Pe Dance

Feb 11: Shradhanjali

Feb 04: Phir Janam Lenge Hum

20:00

Savdhaan India

Jogger's Park

22:30

17:00

14:30

11:30

09:15

07:30

05:00

03:00

00:15

21:45

10 Ml Love

18:00

23:00

Gangster

Son Of Sardar

10:15 Guzaarish

15:45

20:00

08:15 Angoor 13:15

20:00

17:00

15:00

12:45

05:30 Chota Chetan 11:15

03:00

23:30

Jhoot Bole Kauva Kate

Kunwara

Deewane

MON, FEBRUARY 25

Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 19:45

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Heyy Baby

Khamoshi

Amrit

Stanley Ka Dabba

Ankahee

Rockford

Bal Ganesh-2

Life Partner

19:30

17:00

14:30

12:15

09:45

06:45

05:00

03:00

23:45

21:45

19:15

17:00

14:00

11:45

09:00

06:30

08:30

06:00

02:30

AEDT

22:45

20:00

17:30

14:30

12:15

10:30

08:00

06:00

03:15

00:45

MON, FEBRUARY 18

Chandni Bar

20:00

AEDT

Billu

Kaal 17:30

15:15

Chameli Ki Shaadi

Duplicate

Toonpur Ka Superhero

Do Dooni Chaar

Rooh - The Fear

Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya

MON, FEBRUARY 11

Mirch

Kahani

Welcome

Teen They Bhai

Avtaar

Note* All program timings are Australian Eastern Daylight Time.

20:30

19:30

Savdhaan India

2612

19:00

18:30

18:00

17:30

17:00

16:30

16:00

15:30

Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Ki

Hum Ne Li Hai...shapath

Katha Shree Ganesh Ki

Savdhaan India/Kahani Mahadev Ki

15:00

12:30

Alaxmi Hamari/Katha Shree Ganesh

Savdhaan India/Kahani Mahadev Ki

12:00

11:30

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Alaxmi Hamari/Katha Shree Ganesh

11:00

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat

10:00

09:30

09:00

10:30

Feb 11: Malamaal

21:00 UTV Movies

09:45

08:00

12:45

08:00

07:30 08:30

06:00

02:45

00:45

AEDT

22:15

20:00

17:00

14:45

12:00

04:45

Hari Puttar - A Comedy Of Terror 07:45

Bhootnath

Yesterday, Today & Tommorow 03:00 06:00

09:30

23:45

Help 02:45

WA 21:45

MON, FEBRUARY 04 Kalyug 00:45

AEDT

MOND AY MONDA

FEBRUARY 2013

07:00

06:30

06:00

05:30

05:00

04:30

04:00

03:30

03:00

02:30

02:00

01:30

01:00

00:30

00:00

23:30

23:00

22:30

22:00

21:30

21:00

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat

2612

Amrit Manthan

Savdhaan India

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat

Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Ki

Savdhaan India

Feb 04: Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar

18:30 UTV Movies

Feb 25: Raaz 2, The Mystery Continues

Feb 18: Patiala House

Feb 11: Rockstar

Feb 04: No One Killed Jessica

15:00 UTV Movies

Feb 25: Ra.One

Feb 18: Oh My God

Feb 11: Cocktail

Feb 04: Rowdy Rathore

12:00 UTV Movies

Feb 25: Lakshmi

Feb 18: Jeevan Daata

Feb 11: Ghar Ek Mandir

Feb 04: Mera Gaon Mera Desh

09:00 UTV Movies

Feb 25: Tumsa Nahin Dekha

Feb 18: Jaal - The Trap

Feb 11: Agar Tum Na Hote

Feb 04: Jai Veeru - Friends Forever

The Club 06:00 UTV Movies

Live My Life

Baatein Unkahin

Stars At 10

Live My Life

Style Addict

(Wtf) What's This Friday

Savdhaan India

Live My Life

Savdhaan India

Live My Life

06:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Music Magic

Note* The timings are correct at the time of printing. For any change in program timing please visit our website www.konnectv.com.au

23:30

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

News

Movie 2

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

21:30

23:00

News

Choti Bahu (II)(R3)

Diya Aur Bati Hum

News

Feb 04: Yuvvraaj

Bhagonwali (R3)

Take 2

News

Bhagonwali (R2)

Punarvivah (R3)

News

Saas, Bahu Aur Betiyan

News

Vishesh

10 Minute 50 Khabar

Aapke Tare

Khabrein Superfast

Non-Stop 100

10 Minute 50 Khabar

Cricket

Non-Stop 100

Dharm

Sachchca Sauda Darbar

Teleshopping (5 mins)

Feb 25:Naam Gum Jaayega

Feb 18:Shyam Ghanshyam

Feb 11: Mehbooba

Feb 04: De Taali

Zee Premier Movies

Feb 25: Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin

Feb 18: HumPyarTumhiSeKarBaithe

Feb 11: Muskurahat

Feb 04: Jimmy

Zee Premier Movies

News

Vishesh

Bhagonwali (R1)

Choti Bahu (II)(R1)

Baba Ramdev Ka Yog

News

An Affair To Remember

News

Let's Play

News

Day's Special/News

Right To Be Heard

Yahan Mein GGK ( R1)

Punarvivah (R2)

Hitler Didi (R1)

BMT Dulhan (R1)

Pavitra Rishta (R1)

Punarvivah (R1)

Teleshopping (30 mins)

Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuyein (O)

Let's Play

Feb 25:Peepli Live

Right To Be Heard

News

HT: 18:00 to 10:00 Aaj Tak: 10:00 to 18:00

Feb 18:Chatursingh 2 Star

10:30 to 18:00 22:00 to 04:30

Yahan Mein GGK ( R2)

18:00

Mujhse Kuch Kehti- Yeh Khamoshiya

10:00

Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyara2 Saathiyan

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

Kaali - Ek Punnar Avtaar

Ek Veer Ki Ardaas

Maha Episode

09:30

09:00

08:30

08:00

07:30

07:00

06:30

06:00

05:30

05:00

04:30

04:00

Nach Baliye 5

Lakhon Mein Ek

00:30

03:30

The Front Row With Anupama Chopra

AEDT TIME

00:00

04:30 to 10:30 18:00 to 22:00

12:00 AM to 06:00 AM

WA TIME

Malaika treats fan to FAVOURITE SWEETS

alaika Arora Khan's fan Ishant, 23, in-deed had a very 'sweet' time with his favourite star. The popular item girl treated him to her loved sweets - 'gajar ka halwa' and blueberry cheesecake. Ishant met Malaika as part of UTV Stars' "

1300797012

Live My Life 2". He met Malaika's mother and her designer Vikram Phadnis too. However, the highlight of his day was his meeting with Malaika herself. Malaika danced with him and spoke to him at length about all her item numbers and even

spoke about her first meeting with her husband Arbaaz Khan. Ishant also spoke to Malaika about wanting to make a movie with her, to which the "Munni" girl said: "of course! We'll name the movie 'Live My Life'!"

KonnecTV I February 2013 I

Mujhse Kuch Kehti- Yeh Khamoshiya

Kaali - Ek Punnar Avtaar

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

Diya aur Baati Hum

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

01:00

01:30

02:00

02:30

03:00

Diya aur Baati Hum

Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hai

Feb 12:Ek Aur Vinashak

News

Feb 26: Qurbani

Feb 19: Kidnap

Feb 12: Chandni Bar

Feb 05: Khoya Khoya Chand

21:00 UTV Movies

Feb 26: Halla Bol

Feb 19: Mumbai Salsa

Feb 12: Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

18:30 UTV Movies Feb 05: Ramaa The Saviour

Feb 26: What's Your Raashee

Feb 19: Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

Feb 12: Raajneeti

Feb 05: Mehbooba

15:00 UTV Movies

Feb 26: Jannat - In Search of Heaven

Feb 19: Khosla Ka Ghosla

Feb 12: Golmaal Returns

Feb 05: Asoka

12:00 UTV Movies

Feb 26: Professor Pyarelal

Feb 19: Ghar Ka Sukh

Feb 12: Zubeidaa

Feb 05: Pati Patni Aur Wohh

09:00 UTV Movies

Feb 26: Jaane Tuâ&#x20AC;Ś Ya Jaane Na

Feb 19: Guide

Feb 12: Dhoondte Reh Jaonge

Feb 05: Singh Is King

50 Shots 06:00 UTV Movies

Just Khans

Live My Life

Stars At 10

Style Addict

Baatein Unkahin

05:30

Paheli Sivaji - The Boss Baazi

17:15 20:00 23:00

15:00

Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat

Amrit Manthan

Savdhaan India

20:30

20:00

19:30

19:00

18:30

18:00

17:30

17:00

16:30

16:00

Chori Chori Gunhegaar Jaan

10:15 12:45 15:00

22:45

20:00

Criminal

Housefull

Tamanna

Hulla

08:15

17:45

Prince

Sarhad Paar - A New Dawn

Force

TUE, FEBRUARY 26

Woh Lamhe

Golimaar

London Paris Newyork

Kachche Dhaage

Swarg

Soldier

Fatso

Ravana - Ek Mahayodha

Aaisha

06:00

03:30

01:00

AEDT

22:30

20:00

18:00

15:15

12:15

09:15

07:15

03:45

01:15

19:45

17:00

14:45

12:00

09:45

07:15

05:15

03:00

00:30

22:00

19:30

17:00

15:00

12:15

09:15

06:15

04:15

00:45

22:15

20:00

17:00

14:15

12:15

09:15

06:45

04:45

03:00

00:30

22:00

Note* All program timings are Australian Eastern Daylight Time.

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Ki

2612

Amrit Manthan

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

2612

15:30

14:30

Savdhaan India

13:30

13:00

12:30

12:00

11:30

11:00

10:30

10:00

09:30

TUE, FEBRUARY 19

Phaas Gaye Obama

15:15

AEDT

Prem Deewane

Mr & Mrs Khiladi

Bheja Fry

Kissan

Dadagiri

12:15

14:00

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat

TUE, FEBRUARY 12 Kasoor

08:30 09:00

17:00

14:00

11:00

08:15

Zakhmi Sipahi-sangharsham 19:15

Sarkaar Raj

Chalte Chalte

Bahu Begum

09:45

07:45

06:00

03:30

01:00

AEDT

22:15

20:00

17:00

14:00

05:15

Anari No. 1

08:15

Tera Mera Saath Rahein

Surya -jalta Nahin Jalata Hai 03:00 06:00

11:15

23:15

Farz 02:15

WA 21:00

TUE, FEBRUARY 05 Banarasai Babu 00:00

AEDT

TUESD AY TUESDA

FEBRUARY 2013

08:00

07:30

07:00

06:30

06:00

Amrit Manthan Savdhaan India

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

Maha Episode

Tba

Hum Ne Li Hai...shapath

Amrit Manthan

Savdhaan India

Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Ki

Amrit Manthan

Junoon - Aisi Nafrat

2612

05:00

04:30

Savdhaan India

04:00

03:30

03:00

02:30

02:00

01:30

01:00

00:30

00:00

Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat Savdhaan India

Amrit Manthan

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

Savdhaan India

Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat Savdhaan India

Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan-nawaazi Ki

Amrit Manthan

23:30

23:00

Savdhaan India Devo Ke Dev Mahadev

22:30

Savdhaan India

(Wtf) What's This Friday

22:00

Hum Ne Li Hai...shapath

21:30

21:00

Star Speak

Hum Ne Li Hai...shapath

50 Shots

Welcome: Faisle Ki Raat

Just Khans

06:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Music Magic

Note* The timings are correct at the time of printing. For any change in program timing please visit our website www.konnectv.com.au

23:30