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FROM Cleopatra to Queen Sheeba and from Mata Hari to Marilyn Monroe there is a long list of beautiful women who’ve changed the course of history. Now a charming young lady is all set to change the way you view history. For the next three months watch Diana Hayden take a fresh look at the past as she hosts a new series of Biography on the History Channel giving viewers a peep into the private lives of public figures. Go through the turbulent lives of Adolf Hitler, Fidel Castro and Yasser Arafat. Learn more about the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi and Jacques Chirac, be at peace with the Dalai Lama and let the music soothe you while you get to know Beethoven. So don’t forget to catch the excitement Monday to Friday at 10 pm as Diana guides you through three exciting months on the lives and times of world figures, renowned statesmen, Hollywood celebrities and legendary tennis stars and people who have touched our lives in different ways. Unhealthy soaps
Medical shows on television seem to be dying an untimely death. The recent withdrawal of Sanjeevani and the soon-to-go-off-air, Aayushman are proof that hospital dramas are dying an untimely death. One reason could be that revelling in the success of mega-shows like Jassi…and Indian Idol, Sony Entertainment Television hasn’t had time to promote these shows. Another of course has been their meandering storylines. Creative director of Cinevistaas, Siddharth Malhotra, chooses to take a diplomatic stand. "There are many reasons why a show doesn’t do well. You can’t simply blame the channel or the promos." What he fails to mention is that Cinevistaas — the creator of both Sanjeevani and Aayushman — instead of emulating ER started shaping up the two serials suspiciously as the poor man’s saas bahu sagas. Which is not exactly what the doctor ordered as far as viewership goes. Too many cooks A good cook is next only to the gods, or so goes the old saying. However the gods don’t seem to have taken too kindly to Cook Na Kaho. The Sunday brunch show on Star One is getting yet another new cook. This time around the chosen one is Angad Bedi, son of former cricketer Bishen Singh Bedi. Angad’s extremely excited about the venture, his second project after his stunning debut film Kaya Taran on the 1984 Sikh riots. "Not only does Cook Na Kaho teach single men the art of simple cooking, it is a cookery lesson for me as well," says Angad. Looking at what came out of the kitchens of the show’s two former hosts, Uppen Patel and Shyan Munshi, one hopes Angad Bedi will be able to whip up food that’s a bit more presentable and edible. Else, it will be a case of too many cooks spoiling the show. TOP BLUFF
Lying, cheating and deceiving to win huge sums of money … Sounds unethical? Perhaps. But then, all’s fair in love, war and gaming. At least that’s what Star One seems to suggest as its hit show Bluff Master is all about winning by deceit. Six contestants vying for the prize money and one of them in cahoots with host Vinod Sherawat. The show has viewers glued trying to guess who is the master (or mistress) of deception who’ll walk away with the cash. "The game is exciting as it keeps contestants on their feet. It’s a reality based show even though not in the conventional sense of the term. We are currently airing special celebrity episodes to rope in more audience," says Sherawat. Considering his career was headed south with flops like Kanyadan and Josh, Sherawat’s ebullience is understandable. Success, they say, is sweetest the first time around. It is another matter if it is ‘inspired’ by the popular American show Dirty Rotten Cheater. — NF |
