STAR Pravah presents 'Slumdog Crorepati’
~World Marathi Television Premiere
March 28, 2 pm only on STAR Pravah~
Mumbai, March 18, 2010: STAR Pravah, the popular Marathi General Entertainment channel from STAR Entertainment Media Pvt Ltd, takes yet another leap in creating regional television history with 'Slumdog Crorepati’. Scheduled to be telecast on March 28, 2 pm on STAR Pravah, Slumdog Crorepati will be an exclusive and first opportunity for all the Marathi Television viewers to watch the most celebrated Oscar wining movie,-'Slumdog Millionaire’ in their own language. This will be the film’s World Marathi Television Premiere.
Speaking about Slumdog Crorepati, Atul Ketkar, Programming Head, Star Pravah said, "It is our constant endeavor to provide the best of entertainment to our viewers. Based in Mumbai, Slumdog Crorepati is an edge of the seat and wholesome entertainment experience for the entire family. And we felt a need to let our audiences experience this riveting tale, which has won hearts & critical acclaim world over, in their own language. We hope our audiences would welcome & enjoy this cinematic excellence recognized all over the world."
While STAR Pravah Home Theatre has been entertaining audiences every Sunday with back to back entertaining movies, the viewers can look forward to this special Oscar winning offering in Marathi-Slumdog Crorepati on March 28, 2010. The movie bagged 3 Oscars and made India Proud with the historical Oscar & Grammy wins of musical maestro AR Rahman and Resul Pookutty. Directed by the famous Danny Boyle, the movie is about an 18 year old orphan – Jamal Malik - from the slums of Mumbai and the biggest day of his life where he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on "Kaun Banega Crorepati?". He is however arrested on suspicion of cheating and then unfolds the story of his life and the mission to win the game show and his lady love back.
Shot extensively in Mumbai & various parts of India, the film involved contribution from a large number of Indian crew. It also starred a host of talented Indian actors like Anil Kapoor, Mahesh Manjrekar, Irfan Khan, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla and the affable Ayush Khedekar (youngest Jamal) and Tanvi Lonkar (Young Latika) amongst many others. All these shot to international fame and recognition with their stellar performances.
So tune in to STAR Pravah and experience the magic of 'Slumdog Millionaire’ in Marathi, for the first time ever, on March 28, 2 pm and enjoy the movie with your friends and family.
About STAR Pravah:
Launched in November 2008, STAR Pravah is one of the leading Marathi General Entertainment channel from Star Entertainment Media Pvt. Ltd. (SEMPL). The channel launched with the vision to set new benchmarks in multi-genre Marathi content on television reflecting Maharashtrian culture & values and also evoking Maharashtra’s pride.
Reaching to a large base of over 12 million viewers every week, STAR Pravah features an innovative programming mix consisting of dramas,, talk-shows, mega historical epics, smart comedy and much more. The channel launched with a historical epic, Raja Shiv Chatrapati which created a formidable impact on the slot across GECs. It reached to a large number of Marathi households bringing in their loyalties to show like Agnihotra, and more recently Man Udhan Varyache. Events and musical extravaganzas like Swapnil Bandodkar’s Radha Hi Bawari, only further consolidated its viewer base giving the quintessential sneak peak into the uncut fun around the Marathi television and film fraternity.
With a wide and varied bouquet of programs that cater across age groups, mindsets & strata, STAR Pravah aims to reach every corner of Maharashtra and be the ultimate destination for complete family entertainment for the Marathi Manoos.
For further information, please contact:
Pooja Sikcchi / Gagandeep Gujral
Hanmer MS&L
9011087906 / 9096000003
Pooja Kumbhare
STAR Entertainment Media Pvt Ltd
022-67227777
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