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Make sure you take part Zee TV’s Hitler Didi Competition by watching the episode on 30 May and telling us who the kidnapper is. Tune in Mon-Fri at 9:30pm on Zee TV, Sky 788

Enter here:http://www.zeeuk.com/hitler_didi_compitition/index.php

Summer is here with more cricket action on Zee Café. The channel will be hosting a range of International matches throughout UK’s Indian Summer – all live and exclusive on Zee Café.

Starting from 1 June is the high-octane series of Pakistan v Sri Lanka, exclusively in the UK on Zee Café with English commentary. With a confident Pakistani side visiting the hosts in Sri Lanka for the series, a mix of T20s, ODIs and Test Matches sets off the season.

All matches will be available to watch live and also repeated in the evening at 7pm on Zee Café, Sky 846.  Highlights special of each game can be viewed each match day at 11pm on Zee TV, Sky 788.

Cricket lovers will then be treated to another action-packed series of India v Sri Lanka in July followed by Pakistan v Australia in August. The channel will further be showcasing more series leading to more than 100 days of cricket to be disclosed later.

Virad Kaul, Territory Head, Zee UK and Europe “Zee Cafe is the hot-spot for international cricket, and this Summer would be amiss without the cricket spirit in full form on the network. Entertainment with energy, passion, vigour and patriotism is here to stay.”

Pakistan v Sri Lanka Circket Series is presented by Claimtime Solicitors and is co-sponsored by Grand Midwest.

Zee Café is available on Sky 846 as part of the Zee Pack, which also offers popular  drama serials and reality shows, including Dance India Dance on Zee TV, premiere Bollywood movies on Zee Cinema and also lifestyle shows on Zee Punjabi as an optional. Apart from live cricket, catch cricket based entertainment shows, documentaries and dramas on the multi-genre channel Zee Café.

For full schedule details of the forthcoming cricket visit www.zeetv.co.uk.

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Reminisce your wonder years…

Adolescence – an age of both disorientation and discovery. Remember how fearless, confused, exhilarated, love struck, hopeful, elated, curious, nervous we felt at that age?  Even after decades, can we ever forget those first giddy-headed, confused times when we thought that we were in love with someone, and conquering the world seemed well within our reach?  To transport you back in time and give you a taste of your wonder years, Zee TV brings to you a colourful tale of two girls who are diametrically different from each other. Premiering on 22 May at 8:30 pm, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke is a story about two 16 year-olds, Gunjan and Rachna.

Gunjan is a smart, suave 16 year-old girl who lives in Mumbai and shares a wonderful relationship with her mother. As fate would have it, Gunjan’s life falls apart when her mother passes away and her father sends her to her maasi’s (mother’s sister) place in Varanasi so that she’s well taken care of, and here, begins the story of Gunjan and Rachna.

The wonder years are our teenage years where we make mistakes and learn from it as it is the threshold of what we become eventually in life.  Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke is a story of two young girls who are like chalk and cheese! Gunjan is pampered and speaks her mind. She has lived in a close knit, nuclear family whereas Rachna is a shy and reticent girl living in a joint family and is very dependent on her mum, Shail. The story talks of love, everlasting friendship, the joys of sharing & caring, the fights and the making-up between sisters who form a unique, close bond which completes them as individuals. The show explores both the teenagers’ and Shails’s journey in this crucial phase. How will Gunjan cope moving to Varanasi after her mother’s death? Will she be able to adjust in Shail’s middle class household? Will Shail be a responsible parent to both girls? The story tries to encapsulate all these fine nuances of life beautifully and give the audience a taste of their growing up years.

Said the Fiction Head of Zee TV, Mr. Sukesh Motwani, “Sapne Suhane Ladakpan ke is all about celebrating adolescence. The teenage years mark the real beginning of a person’s blossoming youth and the events that occur in one’s life in this period leave permanent imprints affecting his/her personality.  The teenage years are when one faces their first crushes, loves, despair of love, mistakes, joys of friendship, togetherness, heartbreaks, emotional turmoil, rebellious feelings etc. The show is full of hope, aspirations, wish, longing, desire and yearning. The idea was to enrich the lives of the viewers through an endearing content, which will remind them of their carefree wonder years.”

“We’ve made the show look youthful and appealing,” said the producer, Neelima Bajpai, “We have given Gunjan a very youthful and trendy look. She’s a typical big city girl who is in tune with the latest trends in clothes, accessories and wears all modern attires, junk jewellery like toe rings, funky neck pieces, stylish bangles, carries chic bags & has a huge collection of shoes. She is the epitome of modern & liberated urban girl who is uninhibited in her styling & lives life on her own terms. Since Rachna comes from a conservative family in Varanasi with a strict father. She wears ill-fitting clothes, wears an old HMT watch, oils and braids her hair and has only one pair of slippers and would pass off in a crowd as any other ordinary girl. It was very important to show the contrast between the two girls, both by their looks & nature. Even when it came to their homes in Mumbai & Varanasi, we used bright colours for the girl’s rooms. Gunjan’s room is more hip & chic while Rachna’s room is simple yet pretty.”

Said an exuberant Rupal Tyagi (Gunjan), “I’m loving every moment shooting for ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan ke’. The character of Gunjan is so like me. Like Gunjan, I’m also a typical Mumbaiyaa girl who lives life on her own terms and is full of life. I’m so lucky and fortunate that Zee TV has selected me as one of the lead protagonist in the show.” Echoing the same thought, says Mahima (Rachna), “Though I have done shows in the past, I feel this show is going to be my launch pad. It’s an honour to be associated with Zee TV as I love watching all Zee TV shows like, DID, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Hitler Didi and Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. We had fun shooting for the show in Varanasi and Rupal has already become a good friend. I’m sure that the viewers will like our love-hate relationship.”

Watch the new series from 22 May, Monday to Friday 8:30pm. Enjoy it for free until 12 June on Zee TV, Sky 788. Also tune into highlights of the series on Saturdays 10am, free on Zing Sky 789 & Freesat 509.

Nostalgia will grip you as you tune into Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke

Premiering on 22 May at 8:30pm, only on Zee TV – watch the series FREE until 12 June!

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.

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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.

Purvi & Arjun realise their love for one another! Continue to see how this love story blossoms on #Pavitra Rishta. Mon-Fri 9pm only on Zee TV, Sky 788.

Check the latest video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qUx-nOk_Yo

Watch the divine story of love between Kahna and his devotees in Choti Bahu. Mon-Fri 8:30pm only on Zee TV, Sky 788.

Check the latest TV clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR1yPuXTEBE