Television

After the resounding success of the first season of The Trip, bindass is back with its second season of the hugely popular show. The Trip 2 is going to hit our screens today and we just can’t contain our excitement! Let’s look at 5 reasons that make The Trip 2 a must watch!

Versatile actor Sanjay Mishra, who is remembered for his role as Shukla, a corrupt employee in the famous television serial "Office Office", rues that nowadays "television has become a very foolish medium" in the country.

"I feel in India, television has become a very foolish, idiotic medium... I pray to god that I don't have to do television to earn my bread and butter. We have made a very positive media to a very negative one... be it fiction or non-fiction TV," Sanjay told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.

Actress Bipasha Basu, who is all set to make her TV debut with forthcoming show “Darr Sabko Lagta Hai”, says we should support horror films and TV shows more as it is the only genre where “scope is left” as everything else is “over exhausted in India”.

“I feel very lucky to have been tagged as 'queen of fear', 'horror queen' or whatever the titles are. I feel lucky because there is no actor in my space from the time Hindi films started till now, who have made this unique space,” Bipasha told IANS.

Farhan Akhtar excels at different talents, but he is a strong believer in preparing well for whatever he does.

The actor-filmmaker-singer will soon be seen as a host of reality show "I Can Do That", and he says for every person to say that phrase, certain preparation is a must.

At an event here, he said: "Since childhood, I have had a keen interest in films and music. It was a matter of time to get prepared. Preparation plays a significant role in life. Even in 'I Can Do That’, these contestants get a week to prepare for their acts, so that one week is very crucial.

Mandira Bedi is upset over not being a part of the second season of “24”. The actress-designer says as the upcoming season has taken on a fast forward mode to the third installment of the international show, her role has been chopped off.

“I'm not in the new season of '24' because they have done the time leap and they have got season three of the original which is going to be season two (in India). There is no role of my character,” Mandira told IANS.

Actress Neha Dhupia, who has replaced Esha Deol as a 'gang leader in "Roadies X3", hopes she can add some "action" to the MTV show.

With the thirteenth season of the popular youth-based reality show beckoning, Neha Dhupia has been roped in as one of the judges for the show.

Commenting on being a part of "Roadies X3", Neha said: “To influence youth and to be influenced by them is what excited me to take up the show. And coming from an army background, I think I’ve got a thing or two to add to its action aspect.

Godman-turned-actor Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is all set to again create a buzz on the big screen with a sequel to the 2015 film "MSG - the Messenger", confirms that he has been approached by the makers of reality show "Bigg Boss 9", but has put forth certain conditions to enter the show.

The Dera Saccha Sauda chief was present at a music launch of his film "MSG 2 - The Messenger", at an event here on Wednesday. The film is releasing on September 18.

NDTV's "The Buck Stops Here - Srinagar Floods Coverage" has been announced as one of the eight international nominees for the 2015 News & Current Affairs categories of the 2015 International Emmy Awards.

Reported and presented by Barkha Dutt, who has covered Jammu and Kashmir region for nearly two decades, the special series of "The Buck Stops Here" saw the team travel to Srinagar and bring ground reports and interviews from the scenes of the unfolding tragedy.

Cricketer Irfan Pathan, who has joined dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded” as the first wild card entry, is happy with the challenge of turning from a non-dancer to a dancer, but he says the biggest challenge for him will be remembering his dance moves.

Arjun Kapoor has denied rumours that he will take on as the host of a few episodes of "Comedy Nights With Kapil" while Kapil Sharma recuperates from an injury. However, he says he remains a fan of the show.

"Have woken up to random things before in the media...but this is a different level...they have attached my name to be part of comedy nights. I love television in India & @KapilSharmaK9. I remain a fan of the show as a viewer...that's it not gonna host episodes. #randomnewsday (sic)," Arjun tweeted on Monday.

After actress Pallavi Joshi resigned from being part of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) society, students of the facility are hopeful that people understand the issues due to which they have been protesting the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman.

Pallavi, a National Film Award winning talent, reportedly put in her resignation on Sunday.

Known for his roles in films like “3 Idiots”, “Golmaal”, actor Sharman Joshi may be roped in for the role of Sumit, the protagonist in the forthcoming Indian sitcom television series “Sumit Sambhal Lega”, an Indian adaptation of US sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond".

The makers have approached Sharman, who is known for his humorous roles in several films, to feature in the series.

"The makers feel that Sharman comes close to Raymond. He is funny, expressive and relatable," a source said in a statement.

While most big production banners and filmmakers have tried their hand at TV, which they consider no more a "small screen" now, filmmaker Subhash Ghai says he is too big for the 'idiot box'.

Ghai's past few directorial ventures, including "Black & White" and "Yuvvraaj", didn't do well at the box office, but TV is not something that excites him.

Asked why doesn't he try making something for the TV, Ghai told IANS: "I don't think that I can go on to make a TV show because TV is too small for me. I have made films for larger than life things."

Chandigarh-based Prince Narula, winner of stunt reality show "MTV Roadies X2", is glad the season was without fights, abuses and vulgarity, and focussed on the assigned tasks.

The show, which started its journey with auditions in December last year, witnessed various changes -- starting from the new concept to gang leaders and groups. For the first time, it was shot without Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman, who were judges and mentors in the past editions.

Vishal Dadlani of music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar, who is on the judging panel of the singing reality show “Indian Idol Junior", says the team ensures the young participants undergo no stress and are guided well.

“In our show, we have Anand Sharmaji (chief vocal coach). He is one of the most experienced and most caring people in the music field. We make sure that the juniors have no stress and no strain,” Dadlani said.

He shares the judges' panel with Sonakshi Sinha, Shalmali Kholgade and Salim Merchant.

Pravesh Rana, the host of reality show "Emotional Atyachaar", says there's a lack of seriousness in relationships among the modern-day generation.

The 31-year-old, who is currently hosting the fifth season of the Bindass show, feels young men desire 'girlfriends' for "formality".

"Seriousness amongst relationships in today's generation exists, but it's not working too frequently. There are more casual relationships rather than serious ones," Pravesh told IANS.

Actress Evelyn Sharma, who will be seen portraying an aspiring rockstar Naina in comedy caper film "Kuch Kuch Locha Hai", says she is hooked to co-star Ram Kapoor's ongoing TV show "Dil Ki Baatein".

The 28-year-old, who has appeared in films like "Yaariyan" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", doesn't watch many Hindi shows, but she feels Ram is doing an "outstanding job" in the Sony Entertainment Television show.

Scripted and staged fights are thought to be synonymous with reality shows. Now, author Chetan Bhagat, who will be judging dance reality TV show “Nach Baliye 7”, is on a quest to find out the truth for himself.

He hopes his own doubts and perception about reality shows are cleared.

“I was skeptical of reality shows, and I informed Ekta (Ekta Kapoor, producer of the TV show) about it. She said 'Go and find out whether it is real or not'. So, I will make sure that all those doubts are cleared. I will also make sure it is real," Bhagat told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shekhar Kapur, who was seen as a judge on reality TV show “India's Got Talent”, says he doesn’t feel good about judging others.

Asked by a Twitter user on the micro-blogging site as to why Shekhar is not judging any reality show after “India's Got Talent” (2009), he replied: “I don't feel good about judging others, especially vulnerable kids, where the emotional damage can last a lifetime.”