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iDesi TV, http://www.idesitv.com/ , lists 33 streaming India television stations without a fee. Ad-riddled, but unobtrusive they include the major stations. Works in IE 7 & 8 and Mozilla Firefox.
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Star Plus on December 31st, 2008 beginning at 10:00 PM for the Bollywood salute to the Mumbai Police Force. This year titled Mauja Hi Mauja, expect to see the Khans, Govinda, Adnan Sami, Shaan, Johnny Lever and many more performers.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/An_index_to_measure_star_power_soon/articleshow/3892779.cms The Times of India An index to measure star power soon26 Dec 2008, 0143 hrs IST,
Meenakshi Sinha, TNN . . .
The pan-India
project will cover 10,800 respondents aged between 15-50 years across nine
regions of the country. Developed by Hansa, a market communications and services
research group (that also conducts the Indian Readership Survey) and Percept
Talent Management (PTM), it will be released twice a year.
The first
findings are expected in February 2009. The Indian endorsement industry is
estimated to be worth Rs 1,000 crore. . . . |
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From everyone here at Govinda Ahuja . Info,
A Big Happy 45th Birthday to
GOVINDA !!
May the year ahead be one of joy, health and prosperity.
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http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/51428 NewsTrack IndiaIANS Sat December 20th, 2008 Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS)
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'The film is now called ' Showman' as it originally was. I've also deleted the portions Govinda objected to from a song
in London featuring the Queen's lookalike. I've 50 minutes of edited
footage. Govinda will now shoot the rest of the film from Jan 12,'
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Don't forget to pick up a festive garb. Check Home India, http://homeindia.com/Saree.aspx?PrdVarCode=SANZ0807&Ctg2Id=48&Ctg3Id=1021 , with US, UK and Australian locations. Prices range from extravagant to affordable. Mens, kids, purses and jewelry offerings, also.   |
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while you're stopping at Toronto anyway, catch a dance lesson
http://www.torontodance.com/DANCE/Bollywood.php?dancetype=Bollywood
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to score a friend or make a date at the Bollywood Soiree
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 291 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tix are $15 advance or $20 at the door.
http://www.globalfundates.com/parties.htm
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As December 21st approaches, a quick reminder to send off those birthday greetings. Catch these flicks via television: - Maharaja - 15th at 12:00 pm on Zee Cinema.
Dariya Dil - 17th at 11:00 am on SAB.- Pardesi Babu - 18th at 9:00 am on Star Gold.
Aakhri Baazi - 20th at 12:00 am on Zee Cinema.- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya - 20th at 2:00 pm on Sony Entertainment TV.
Mera Lahoo - 21st at 4:00 am on Zee Action.- Kunwara - 21st at 4:45 pm on Star Gold.
Sandwich - 21st at 8:00 pm on Filmy. |
BS Bazaar, http://www.bsbazaar.com/movies/indian/1.htm , out of Bangalore, India offers VCDs, DVDs, CDs and clothing. A scant 15 Govinda films in the catalog, but prices are affordable. Various payment options, modest search parameters, but not enough details provided for products. |
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Online Indian Mart, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/search.php#dosearch , is a newcomer to the VCD/DVD market. Offering a scant 24 Govinda films, they do list Naya Khoon, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/detail.php/336286 , a difficult-to-find film outside of India territory.
The site is navigable and clean, but not enough film details or images to complement selections. Decorative items, books and jewelry are also offered.
Prices are fair and the company offers a variety of payment options. We at GAI have not ordered from Online Indian Mart and cannot vouch for their delivery, service or the ordering experience.
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is good news?
As the dust and tensions settles of the recent attacks in Mumbai, we must note that the global recession continues to have an affect on Bollywood. Films continue to be delayed and pushed back. There are no scheduled Govinda films to be released until the end of February 2009 - possibly early March. Chal Chala Chal remains indefinitely shelved.
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ShowTime Video, http://www.showtimevideo.co.in/AllSearch.aspx?G=1&Search=Hindi%20-%20Actor:govinda , originating out of Maharashtra, offers a NetFlix service with currently 38 Govinda titles.
Pros:
Variety of subscription plans.
Free delivery.
Free pick-up.
DVD images on the site are clear and legible.
Site has great navigation and search parameters.
Cons:
A deposit of Rs 500/-
A registration fee of Rs 399/-
The company does not accept checks, but will write you a check should you have a balance when you cancel your subscription.
Only a one day rental. Ex. A disc arrives on Monday and your must have it ready to return on Tuesday, otherwise, you incur a running late fee.
The subscriber has no control over the pick-up time.
Not enough details provided for their cataloged films.
Site is slow-loading.
The Govinda catalog is not extensive.
Either a DVD or VCD available for a title, not both options.
"All
members are entitled to borrow a disc overnight. Delivery charges will
be applicable as per applied plans and schemes announced by company
time to time. Our delivery service will deliver / pick up discs between
10 am and 9 pm and will make delivery / pick-up per transaction. All
movies are due to be returned the following day by default. Members who
fail to return a movie with time limit within the specified time frame
will be charged a late fee per title for every subsequent day, unless
and until the disc is returned. The onus to return a title rests with
the member. The definition of day refers to a day date calendar and not
a 24 hour period. Pick-ups / deliveries will be done only once in the
given time slot and will not return again in the event of the disc not
being available / no authorized person to accept the disc."
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December 21st, 2008 is approaching as swiftly as Santa's sleigh. Gifts to India, and Govinda, should be ordered and shipped now to arrive on time. Consumables should be ordered now, but not shipped until within a week of the event to retain freshness. Send to: Govinda
Jal Darshan, A Wing,
Ruia Park,
Juhu,
Mumbai 400
049 Bollywood Premiere, http://www.bollywoodpremiere.com/board/feed.php , offers an email message form to salute your favorite actor. Or, post your wishes any of the hundreds of fan sites available. Besides chocolates, flowers, candy or the usual cards, consider gifts which are unique, personalized or handcrafted to make your item memorable. Consider these: Coconut Greetings, http://www.coconutgreetings.com/ , with handpainted text and images on shells, whole or half. The company owners claim they will paint anything.  How about a 2 night, 3 day mini-vacatio at the Taj Lake Palace http://tajonline.tolshop.com/gifts-to-india/gifts-HP83.html Or, a Neiman Marcus guitar for $19,500 at http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod65780005&parentId=cat9570736&masterId=cat000674&index=32&cmCat=cat000000cat000672cat000674cat9570736 |
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