Ranbir Kapoor, the lead of the highly anticipated film ‘Barfi’ and heartthrob of millions of girls across the country spent the day shooting with the leading ladies of Zee TV’s popular primetime shows - ‘Hitler Didi’, ‘Punarvivaah’ and ‘Phir Subah Hogi’. Actresses Kratika Sengar (Aarti of ‘Punarvivaah’), Gulki Joshi (Sugni of ‘Phir Subah Hogi’) and Rati Pandey (Indira of ‘Hitler Didi’) were in an upbeat mood at the prospect of sharing screen space with the talented young star. It will be aired on Thursday, 13^th September at 9:30 PM on ‘Hitler Didi’, 10:00 PM on ‘Punarvivaah’ and 10:30 PM on ‘Phir Subah Hogi’ only on Zee TV!

During the shoot, Ranbir was seen attentively listening to the director’s instructions while adding some of his very original chutzpah to the scenes in question. It seemed that the actor also shared a few fun moments with the l’il star of the day - child actress Shruti Bisht who was positively over the moon at the thought of meeting and shooting a scene with her favourite actor. A thorough gentleman and a charmer at that, Ranbir was warm and friendly with all the actors and children of various crew members who queued up to click pictures with him.

“Ranbir was a complete and thorough gentleman. I really couldn’t believe that I was going to be in the same scene with him. My stylist had to keep pinching me through the day so I knew that it wasn’t a dream. Ranbir is one of the finest actors we have in the current generation and to be able to work with him is quite an honour.” said Kratika all smiles. “I have liked Ranbir right from his debut in ‘Sawariya’. I think all the women in the country were fidaa after that towel dance! He is the chocolate boy of millions of women and to think that I had him all to myself in that one scene.” she continued with a blush.

The ‘Barfi Marathon’ which airs on Zee TV on Thursday, 13^th September will see ‘Barfi’ (played by Ranbir Kapoor) make an appearance in three of Zee TV’s most popular prime time shows. In ‘Hitler Didi’, ‘Phir Subah Hogi’ and ‘Punarvivaah’, ‘Barfi’ will be seen trying his best to win over the lead actresses on the show by making them forget their troubles and smiling, if only for a little while. In ‘Hitler Didi’, he will be the peacemaker between lil Indu (Shruti Bisht) and Zara Khan (Rati Pandey) by giving them flowers and chocolates. Barfi’s lovable and upbeat attitude along with his cheerful dancing will help Sugni (Gulki Joshi) temporarily forget her worries on ‘Phir Subah Hogi’ while he helps Aarti (Kratika Sengar) realise the reason for Yash’s anger on ‘Punarvivaah’.

With an upbeat attitude and a lovable demeanour, ‘Barfi’ is the sure shot way to leave all your troubles behind. Watch Ranbir Kapoor in this special ‘triple’ cameo on the ‘Barfi Marathon‘ on Thursday, September 13^th at 9:30 PM on ‘Hitler Didi’, 10:00 PM on ‘Punarvivaah‘ and 10.30 PM on ‘Phir Subah Hogi’ only on Zee TV!

Bollywood, Music and Entertainment channel Zing presents a unique local interactive show, Rock The Vibe.

Starting from 21 May, weekdays at 4:30pm, Rock The Vibe is an entertainment show that will get audiences talking – with discussions on a new topic every day, designed especially for the Asians of Britain. Adding a touch of glamour – special episodes will see lucky callers getting to speak with celebrities. And the show has pulled out all stops  to feature UK’s global talent Jay Sean in its very first episode on Monday 21 May, 4:30pm.

From relationships to marriage, fashion, food, movies, Bollywood, celebrities to local happenings – a range of Brit-Asian themes will be explored in each episode. All this will be in direct discussion with the viewers themselves – who will be invited to share their views and experiences via calls and messages. The show will make the most of the new-age power of social media in TV, with  each episode going beyond TV to discussions on the web, Facebook and Twitter.

Archana Kanade, Zing Channel Head, UK “Rock The Vibe puts the viewer at the heart of its entertainment. It’s a unique concept set to bring a local touch to connecting with Zing’s audiences on the trends that are in with the youth of Britain today. Keeping with current trends, the show will build an interactive relationship with its viewers - with trivia and topics being tweeted and facebooked about beyond the front room TV - engaging with viewers with a  personal touch. The show will also give viewers the chance to not only catch their favourite celebs on-screen, but also hear their views, join in and speak with them. We want the audience to guide the show so come on board and Rock The Vibe!”

The show will be presented by Zing’s very own VJ and Actor-Producer Asad Shan, current presenter on Zing’s other local offering Brit’s Bollywood. Speaking of the show, he says “This will be one cool experience for the people! The show is bursting with a variety of highlights. With so much going on in each episode the viewers are in for a treat! I cannot wait to get talking with the young Asians of Britain - finally they get a show built around them.”

Discussions on the show will be alongside Bollywood, Pop, Urban, Bhangra and alternate music, with viewers again able to view their choices. A mix of competitions and give-aways will also get the vibe flowing.

Zing will be celebrating the start of the show with a Rock The Vibe Launch Party on 19 May, at Jewel Bar, St Pauls, London, in association with Voodoo Entertainment. Join in for the party of the year!

Watch out for upcoming special celebrity features. Join in the show every Monday to Friday at 4:30pm from 21 May, repeated at 9:30pm – not missing Jay Sean on the premiere episode! For the latest on the show and to get involved, follow Rock The Vibe on Facebook and Twitter.

The show is gaining huge support from the UK media industry:

Raj Ghai, Director of Media Moguls, London “I am delighted with the concept of a locally produced daily show for the Asian community in the UK. It’s something that’s been greatly lacking and I congratulate Zing for having the initiative to fill the gap. I also applaud Zing for having the foresight to extensively include social media in this project, thereby reaching out to a whole new generation of savvy Asians.  I know for sure that my music clients, like Jay Sean, will be thrilled to have a brand new and exciting platform for them to share their talents with. Asian TV comes of age!”

Pedro Carvalho, Director of Fnik, London “It’s so good to see British Asian’s being given a daily television platform to air their talents, Zing is about to make this extraordinary move, which I’m sure will make changes to many people’s viewing habits. There is no excuse to  now say  that you can’t see good quality music videos and interesting lifestyle stories on British Asian TV, and to add to this, viewers can also participate in the show by calling in. If you miss this high quality daily show on Zing then you may as well throw your TV away!”

Waleed Jahangir, Director of Mumbai Rouge Entertainment, London “This program will fill a major gap for young ethnic youth from around the world.  UK has become a hub for ethnic entertainment worldwide and this program is a great platform for all events and news.  I salute Zing for recognising the needs of British Asian entertainment.   This will be great for all our events and artists and will benefit the industry in a big way. Something new, something unique and at last something for the Brit Asians. Making the show interactive is a great idea and adding a celebrity factor takes the entertainment to yet another level. Looking forward to this!”

Zing has a line-up of EXCLUSIVE Treats for its viewers this May.

The Bollywood, Music and Entertainment channel continues to be involved in a mix of activities - aimed at getting its audience involved and treating them to great events. From Bollywood Nights, Movies, Comedy Shows to Melas - the channel presents it all, accompanied with exclusive competitions for the viewers.

Zing is presenting spectacular Bollywood Nights to enjoy, including The Bollywood Experience at Holiday Inn - Kensington Forum on 19 May, Bollywood Nights at Peaches Bar and Restaurant and more. From 25 May, Zing will be presenting Bombay Bling Nights in association with Voodoo Entertainment, every Friday Night, at Club Ten, London. Zing viewers will have the chance to win tickets to all.

The channel will also be hosting a not-to-miss launch party for its upcoming show Rock The Vibe, with viewers invited to the party of the year on 19 May, at London’s Jewel Bar, St Paul’s.

In the coming weeks, Zing will be seen alongside an upcoming Bollywood movie London Premier and Summer Melas.

Archana Kanade, Zing Channel Head, UK “We want to thank our viewers for choosing Zing with jam-packed activities designed especially for them. Zing is all about all-round-entertainment, and we are now making it an interactive experience that goes beyond the living room TV. So get involved and be a part of the Zing vibe!”

Already UK’s No. 1 Music Channel amongst Asians (Source: BARB), Zing has successfully brought UK audiences closer to the glamour of Bollywood with star-studded shows and new concepts, only available on Zing. Now watch out for news on the channel’s brand new Rock the Vibe - a unique a show within the South Asian entertainment space, coming this May.

For Zing’s latest  Bollywood news and competitions for upcoming events go to www.zingtv.co.uk and follow Zing UK on Facebook.

Full Bollywood Madess in the first week of May only on Zing, free on Sky 789 and Freesat 509:

Trendsetters – Sat & Sun @ 5pm

Trivia & Trends not to miss with Poppy.

Sat 05 May - Worst on-screen boyfriends in Bollywood. Top five action heroines of Bollywood. The subtle Cat Fights of B-town

Sun 06 May – Gadget-freak actors. Bollywood celebs who have been stalked. Troubled marriages of Bollywood singers.

Bollywood Cut – Sun @ 10:30am

A 3 hour film too long? Catch a whirlwind tour of an entire film in one hour with special features. This week watch action packed ‘Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo.’

Brit’s Bollywood – Sun @ 11:30am

Meet the hilarious and jolly Johny Lever before his awaited UK tour. Find out his motivation for comedy in the show that gives Bollywood buffs Britain’s take on B’town.

Bollywood Families - Sun @ 6pm

Love Story Specials – catch a look into the love life of Bollywood’s very first hero Raj Kapoor.

Screen & Beyond - Sun @ 6:30pm

Presenting the little known facets of celebrity personalities – get to meet Bollywood’s Fardeen Khan.

Full Bollywood Madess only on Zing, free on Sky 789 and Freesat 509:

Trendsetters – Sat & Sun @ 5pm

Trivia & Trends not to miss with Poppy.

Sat 28 Apr - Films we would like to watch in 3D. Plastic Surgery Disasters in Bollywood. Actors detained at airports.

Sun 29 Apr - Price tag of Item girls. Sequels which should never have been made. Actors with great gifts from their co-actors.

Bollywood Cut – Sun @ 10:30am

A 3 hour film too long? Catch a whirlwind tour of an entire film in one hour with special anecdotes and all the best scenes and songs of the film. This week watch action packed ‘Fight Club’.

Brit’s Bollywood – Sun @ 11:30am

Asad interviews the great Adnan Sami before his successful UK tour. Find out the secret to his weight loss in the show that gives Bollywood buffs Britain’s take on B’town.

Bollywood Families - Sun @ 6pm

Love Story Specials – catch a look into the love life of Bollywood’s once Playboy - Akshay Kumar.

Screen & Beyond - Sun @ 6:30pm

Presenting the little known facets of celebrity personalities – get to meet Bollywood’s top comedian Johny Lever, ahead of his London tour this May.

Your Bollywood Fix

Get ready for more Bollywood madness this Sunday 4 March on Zing, free on Sky 789 and Freesat 509:

Brit’s Bollywood – Sun @ 11:30am

A special episode featuring ‘7 Welcome to London’ this Sunday , starring Brit’s Bollywood’s very own presenter Asad Shan. Zee Network presents this crossover Bollywood, Brit-Asian romantic thriller releasing on 9 March.

Bollywood Families - Sun @ 6pm

Unique insights into Bollywood families – meet the angry man Shatrughan Sinha and his family as well as the father of Hindi Cinema Yash Chopra with his star family.

Bollywood Cut – Sun @ 10:30pm

A whirlwind tour of an entire film in one hour with special features – catch the classic romantic Saajan on this Sunday’s episode.

Trendsetters - Sat 4 Mar @ 5pm

Fall and fall of Manisha Koirala. Fall and fall of Sushmita Sen . The infamous Bollywood Brawls!

Trendsetters - Sun 5 Mar @ 5pm

Stars and their superstitions. Lowdown on love struck on sets. The men left for Kareena Kapoor.

Zee Network, in association with Iconic Productions, presents a crossover Bollywood, Brit-Asian movie, releasing on 9^th March.

The fast paced thriller centres around the struggles and hardships faced by a young immigrant from India, Jai, who feels that London will allow him to fulfil his dreams and aspirations. London is his most beautiful dream; he finds a friend on a council estate as well as love on the underground but one phone call changes his life forever. Jai is left trapped in a dark and dangerous world where only a jungle law exists.

The upcoming movie marks the debut of Zing’s very own popular presenter Asad Shan, from UK based Bollywood show Brit’s Bollywood. The talented British model-turned-actor is the leading man in the movie as well as its director. He calls out to his existing fan base, “The Brit’s Bollywood and Zee Network audience is my family and I love being a part of their lives on the small screen. Zing has allowed me to grow as an artist and as I embark on a new stage in my life, I would like you to be part of that. So now with a lot of pleasure and love I would like to take our relationship further into the cinema halls with ‘7 Welcome to London’ which releases on 9^th March. I know you have been enjoying the trailers and the music videos from the film and I am hopeful that you will enjoy the film as well. Thank you for all your support over the years.”

Archana Kanade, Zing Channel Head, UK “Zing is hugely supportive of UK talent and to see one of its own talented Brit-Asian members venture out into the exciting world of film-making is wonderful. Zing is passionate about showcasing all facets of Bollywood and with Brit’s Bollywood, presented by the hip Asad, it strives to tailor Hindi cinema to UK Bollywood lovers, building a bridge between Bollywood and Britain. We hope its viewers will support Asad and go out to watch his thrilling movie whilst continuing to enjoy him on Brit’s Bollywood.”

‘7 Welcome To London’ is a grisly thriller crafted in a gritty manner to draw on contemporary UK issues. It brings homegrown UK talent to the forefront right from the cast to the entire film unit.  Bafta and Oscar winning editor Chris Dickens is the creative producer for ‘7 welcome to London’ and has seamlessly blended Bollywood with international film techniques.

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to this ‘on the edge of your seat’ romantic thriller, and for  a chance to meet the charming Asad Shan, enter the ‘7 Welcome To London’ competition at www.zingtv.co.uk.

Catch a special interview of Asad on Brit’s Bollywood, as he takes his viewers through his own ecstatic journey in film making with his debut, Sunday 4 March at 11:30am on Zing, Sky 789 and Freesat 509.

‘7 Welcome To London’ releases on Friday 9th March at cinemas across the UK.

Catch loads of Bollywood happenings this Sunday 12 February throughout the day only on Zing, free on Sky 789 and Freesat 509:

Bollywood Cut @ 10:30am

A whirlwind tour of an entire film in one hour with special anecdotes and all the best scenes and songs of the film – enjoy Sanjay Dutt’s very first Bollywood film Rocky.

Brit’s Bollywood @ 11:30am

Enjoy a one to one with Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan on their latest trip to London on this week’s Brit’s Bollywood with Asad Shan – the show that gives Bollywood buffs Britain’s take on B’town. Also, Kel looks at the bold and beautiful female actors of Bollywood.

Bollywood Families @ 6pm

A unique insight into the family of a Bollywood star. Get to know the much loved Anupam Kher and his actor wife Kirron Kher and son Sikander Kher who has also ventured into film world.

Screen And Beyond @ 6:30pm

Meet the first and feisty Kapoor girl to come into Bollywood – the charismatic Karishma Kapoor on this Sunday’s Screen and Beyond - presenting the little known facets of Bollywood personalities.

Also enjoy Bollywood movies every weekend @ 12pm

On Screen & Beyond this Sun @ 6:30pm, #ZingTV, Sky 789
#KanganaRanaut - her rise from a small town of himachal, her talent to portray serious roles, her hits n misses, her relationship with Aditya Pancholi and her stardom www.zingtv.co.uk

Trendsetters - this Sat @ 5pm on #ZingTV, Sky 789 - not to miss:
The new age villains
Top five crooners of #Bollywood
Actresses with sexy legs

Trendsetters - this Sun @ 5pm on #ZingTV, Sky 789 - not to miss:
Top Five Rags to Riches stories of Bollywood
Bollywood stars who have come from the small screen
Bollywood stars who have faced injuries
www.zingtv.co.uk