Auto driver's son Faisal wins DID Li'l Masters 2

Faisal Khan, whose father earns his living by driving an autorickshaw, on Sunday (August 12) won the DID Li'l Masters Season 2.

The 13-year-old won the Master Blaster title, a trophy and walked away with a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000.

He won the crown by beating fellow contestants - seven-year-old Om Chetry from Assam who was on the No.2 position.

Indore boy Rohan Parkale, 12, came third and walked away with Rs.3,00,000.

Saumya Rai, 11, from Ranchi won the fourth slot, and seven-year-old Jeet Das from Kolkata landed on fifth. Both of them were given Rs.1,00,000 each as prize money.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar came on the show to encourage the finalists and shared the first look of his forthcoming film Oh My God.

Marzi Pestonji and Geeta Kapur were in the judges panel, while Mithun Chakraborty was the Grand Master.

The final decision was made on the basis of public voting and this season got the maximum number of votes - 5,61,00000.

By Indo-Asian News Service

Picture Gallery: Does Katrina Kaif look stunning in this Bebe dress for her appearance on the dance reality show DID Little Masters

The stunner opted for a Bebe dress for her appearance on the dance reality show DID Little Masters at Famous Studios in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. It was a green colored, belted Trapeze shirt dress that made for a comfy wear and left the stunner’s legs bare.

Again true to her style, the actress kept her make-up very light and didn’t go for any accessories, not even a bracelet or a ring. She’s doubtless a votary of minimalism when it comes to fashion.

The coming days would see more public appearances by Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan as the duo gets busy promoting their film Ek Tha Tiger which is slated to release on August 15.

Here’s presenting a few glimpses of Katrina Kaif in a Bebe dress. She doesn’t hanker for the fashionista tag, but can steal anyone’s thunder once she steps out in her glag rags. A thumbs-up from us!

She kept her tresses loose.

Spot any accessories if you can.

Katrina keeps her make-up minimal.

Actors of Film Industry Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh promote ‘Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum’ on the Sets of Favourite TV Serial "Pavitra Rishta"

The Janamashtmi celebrations on the sets of the television serial Pavitra Rishta turned riotous, thanks to Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh’s supercool gyrations.

The two stars appeared on Ekta Kapoor’s telly soap for the special Dahi Handi episode to celebrate Gukulashtami and also promote their upcoming film, the adult comedy titled Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum.

Present on the sets were the actors of the Zee TV serial, namely Ankita Lokhande, Hiten Tejwani, Mrinalini Tyagi, Shruti Kanwar, Asha Negi and Ritwik Dhanjani.

Riteish Deshmukh and Tusshar Kapoor created a festive mood on the sets and also pulled in all the actors to shake a leg with them. Ekta Kapoor, producer of not just the serial but also of the film Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, was also present.

The film is set to release this Friday. Apart from Riteish and Tusshar, it also stars Neha Sharma and Sarah Jane Dias. It’s an adult comedy with a lot of double meaning jokes.


Watch out Ritesh Deshmukh and Tusshar Kapoor's Crazy Dance on The Sets of 'Pavitra Rishta'

KRK in love with Sara Khan

TV actress Sara Khan. Announcing his love for Sara Khan, KRK posted on a microblogging site, "It's official that yesterday I have broken up with my Moroccan girlfriend Sabah but today I m already in love with Sara khan TV actress."

His 'routine' kiss, that he sent to actress Asin every morning as soon as he came online, also changed and now went to Sara. "Good morning and kiss to Sara Khan," he wrote this morning. Before Sara Khan (who was an inmate of "Big Boss 4"), KRK had declared his love for adult star Sunny Leone (who was an inmate this season of "Big Boss"). He even went to the extent of saying that he wants to marry Sunny as she is a perfect example of beauty and courage.

KRK had also said that he wants Sunny to act in his film. And no prizes for guessing who would be the male lead in this flick (if at all it is made). Yes, it's got to be KRK himself. Coming back to Sara Khan, is she listening? Sara herself got infamously famous by tying the knot with boyfriend Ali Merchant in the "Big Boss" house and then breaking the marriage as soon as she got out of the house. She may be single, but is she really interested in KRK?

Azmat Hussain is the Winner of `Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs`

Crowned India’s “Sabse bada chhota singer” by Shah Rukh Khan at the LIVE grand finale in Surat.

The most popular musical extravaganza on Indian Television has finally concluded with a nail biting finish. Among the three finalists – Salman Ali from Haryana, Azmat Hussain from Jaipur and Nitin Kumar from Himachal Pradesh; Azmat Hussain was declared as the L’il Champ of 2011by millions of viewers.

The Grand Finale of Hero Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs marked the end of a thrilling musical journey for 18 super-talented kids from across the country, who dazzled your TV screens with performances that established them as superlative forces in the arena of sur and taal. The highlights of the evening included Azmat’s spectacular Robot act where he loses his memory and singsMain Aisa Kyun Hun.  The world’s fastest keyboard player, Adnan Sami played a tribute to the great Shammi Kapoor leaving the audiences spellbound. 

The crowd went berserk as Superstar Shah Rukh Khan made his entry swaying to the latest chartbuster, Chamak Challo. Chief guest, Shah Rukh Khan made all the finalists sing a song of his choice. 

The face-off between the three finalists and a befitting final act at the Grand Finale was one that had audiences rooting for more!

Crowds thronged the venue of the Grand Finale, Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre.  The decibel level at the venue skyrocketed the moment King Khan stepped on stage; spoke about his upcoming movie Ra. One and finally crowned Azmat Hussain as the winner of the season. The evening had plenty of comic relief, masti and mischief courtesy popular hosts, Jay Soni and Manish Paul.

Commenting on the occasion of the Grand Finale, Ajay Bhalwankar, Content Head, Hindi Channels, said, “Heartiest Congratulations to Azmat Hussain. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, as an iconic brand, has set new benchmarks in the realms of reality programming.

The superlative talent that Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has brought forth, across its seasons, is unmatched on Indian television. Groomed by mentors Kailash Kher, Javed Ali and Adnan Sami in this season, the li’l kids matured not only as better singers but also as overall performers, delivering one outstanding performance after another.

The presence of Mahaguru Alka Yagnik made the show all the more memorable. My best wishes to all the finalists for their future endeavors. With the end of Hero Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs, the audience can now look forward to seeing the biggest television stars compete for the first time as singers in a unique home grown format, ‘Star Ya Rockstar’ that premieres on October 8 at 8.30 pm .”

The contestants received a global platform and the golden opportunity to showcase their talent and have today become household names. 

Guru Kailash Kher summed it all up saying, “In the latest season, the challenge for the contestants was to emerge as performers and not just good singers. Given the fact that all the 18 contestants were fabulous singers in their chosen genres, the competition was always stiff and at no point in the competition could the contestants take it easy. I genuinely believe that the mentors as well as each of our Li’l Champ have done a marvelous job in bringing alive the euphoria associated with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champ as a brand. Here’s wishing Azmat heartiest congratulations on his victory and my blessings for a fantastic future!”

SRK on `Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs`

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will grace the finals of Zee TV’s `Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs` to be held in Surat, Gujarat on 1st October. King Khan will make an appearance on the show to congratulate the three finalists of the show.

Salman Ali (13) from Haryana, Nitin Kumar (14) from Himachal Pradesh and Azmat Hussain (10) from Rajasthan are competing to be crowned “the world’s biggest little singer”. The kids would rub shoulders with SRK, who will attend the mega event to promote his upcoming Diwali release `RA.One`.

Popular TV actor Jai Soni, who is hosting the show, has given the show an altogether new appeal. Playback singer Javed Ali, Sufi songs specialist Kailash Kher and singer-composer Adnan Sami have mentored children from across the country as “Cool Gurus”. Alka Yagnik gave all the contestants her invaluable tips on singing as the Mahaguru.

With SRK joining the team of L’il Champs, the finalists will get a moral boost for sure. And for all those followers of the show, who are eagerly looking forward to a grand event on Saturday, 1st October, here’s a starry reason for you!

So tune into you TV sets without fail coming Saturday!

I can impress any girl says Sushant Singh Rajput

He tasted success at an early age. And there has been no looking back since then. Right now, he's basking in the glory of his show Pavitra Rishta. He's small screen's heart throb.

Sushant Singh Rajput was in Ahmedabad for the first time to inaugurate a store and didn't really get a chance to explore the city. Ask him about the rumour doing rounds that he's quitting the show and he puts it all to rest by saying, "I am not quitting the show."

Sushant is working in the show with his girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. It is believed that working with a partner gets little difficult at times. Ask Sushant about the same and he says, "I feel a level of understanding is very important between a couple. 'Divine' is the word that describes our relationship. The only problem is that it gets difficult to work with other female actors," he laughs.

There are several actors who just don't talk about their relationship and prefer to play a hide and seek game. But Sushant is different. "I was sick and tired of answering all the questions about Ankita. I just wanted to shut them up and there wasn't anything to hide in it. I am honest and I am fine if people know about my relationship. Our relationship does exist in reality and I don't mind talking about it openly," he says.

Before joining the television industry, Sushant loved to party hard. But it's a different story now. "Today working for 15 hours in a day, I am a different person completely. My reel character has changed me. I have become more quiet in real life. I have changed as a person. I am also learning about the unconditional love one has for his/her partner," he says.

You can't resist asking him about fame to somebody who has had his share of fame at a young age. "In the beginning, getting attention is exciting. Now I am used to it and it also inspires me to work hard so that I can live up to people's expectation. I am surprised with the response I have got with my show. I have worked honestly and I will do so in the future. Most of the time I work because I like to do a particular thing and not because I want fame," says Sushant. So, is it difficult for him to handle his female fan following? "Ankita handles all the girls. I don't worry much about that," he says with a laugh.

Source: TOI

It's Pavitra Rishta versus Balika Vadhu

The two popular daily shows are indulging in TRP tussle. Zee Tv's Pavitra Rishta and Colors' Balika Vadhu are running neck and neck with TVR per cent of 4.83 and 4.81 respectively (TAM CS 4+yrs, HSM). Colors' show Uttaran comes third with a rating of 3.98.

The TRP battle has taken an interesting turn for the week 24 of June 5 to 11, 2011. General Entertainment Channels too are trying to woo the audience with introducing different storylines. Three Zee Tv shows Pavitra Rishta, Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli (3.41) and Ram Milayi Jodi (3.15) are among the top 10 TVR grosser for the week.

While Star Plus shows Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Saath Nibhana Sathiya and Pratigya have garnered ratings of 3.65, 3.54 and 3.21 per cent respectively.

The leap introduced in the show Pavitra Rishta is said to have grabbed eyeballs, whereas the interesting track in Balika Vadhu seems to be yielding good dividends in terms of TRPs.