Source: NDTV
Date: May 29, 2008
He is passionate, committed, a talented artist, a thorough professional and now… Hrithik Roshan is the goodwill ambassador for Junoon… Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka, the exciting new musical show on NDTV Imagine. Celebrating the shows’ cultural and artistic diversity, Hrithik will lend his support to the participants of the Sufi, Folk and Filmy genres on the show. Junoon… Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka, begins on June 6th at 8:30 p.m. on NDTV Imagine.
Announcing Hrithik’s association with the show, Shailja Kejriwal, EVP Content, NDTV Imagine said, “We are very excited as this is the first time that a channel has associated with a celebrity at this level. Hrithik’s role is very unique – he is not a host, judge or performer. He is here to lend his support to the participants. What makes this association special is that we truly believe that he embodies the spirit of Junoon and epitomizes the passion which is present in all the talented artists that are part of the show! He symbolizes the personality of the show brilliantly!”
Extending his support to the participants, Hrithik Roshan said, “I am very pleased to be associated with NDTV Imagine and Junoon! I can identify with the participants and their desire to achieve success with their god-given talent. I relate to their positive and exuberant spirit because I believe that I have a similar Junoon - be it my work or my personal life.”
Adds, Gajendrra Siingh, the producer of the show “It is very encouraging for us to get the support of such a big star at the very beginning of the show. Hrithik's passion, talent, spirit and commitment are great motivators and we are all delighted and honoured with his support for participants of the show”.
Junoon… Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka is an exciting new musical show that will decide the country’s most popular genre of music, namely Folk, Sufi and Filmy. Each team will have 6 contestants and will be mentored by an eminent personality from the music industry, namely, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for the Sufi Team, Ila Arun for the Folk Team and Anand Raj Anand for the Filmy Team.
Tune in to NDTV Imagine on June 6th and catch Hrithik Roshan, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ila Arun, Anand Raj Anand and the 18 talented contestants for the entertaining launch episode of Junoon…Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka. The show airs every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. from June 6th.
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Source: IndiaFM
Date: May 29, 2008
Bollywood stars making their presence felt on various T.V. shows is no longer a new phenomenon. While most of the stars make fleeting appearances on reality shows around the time when their film releases, some are even seen hosting shows on T.V.
The latest superstar who would be seen on T.V. (albeit in a new avatar) is Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik has been signed on as the goodwill ambassador for Junoon… Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka, the exciting new musical show on NDTV Imagine. Celebrating the shows' cultural and artistic diversity, Hrithik will lend his support to the participants of the Sufi, Folk and Filmy genres on the show.
Announcing Hrithik's association with the show, Shailja Kejriwal, EVP Content, NDTV Imagine said, "We are very excited as this is the first time that a channel has associated with a celebrity at this level. Hrithik's role is very unique - he is not a host, judge or performer. He is here to lend his support to the participants. What makes this association special is that we truly believe that he embodies the spirit of Junoon and epitomizes the passion which is present in all the talented artists that are part of the show! He symbolizes the personality of the show brilliantly!"
Even Hrithik seemed all excited on being associated with the show. The talented actor said "I am very pleased to be associated with NDTV Imagine and Junoon. I can identify with the participants and their desire to achieve success with their god-given talent. I relate to their positive and exuberant spirit because I believe that I have a similar Junoon - be it my work or my personal life.
Junoon… Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka is an exciting new musical show that will decide the country's most popular genre of music, namely Folk, Sufi and Filmy. Each team will have 6 contestants and will be mentored by an eminent personality from the music industry, namely, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for the Sufi Team, Ila Arun for the Folk Team and Anand Raj Anand for the Filmy Team.
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Source: DNA India
Date: May 29, 2008
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is the "goodwill ambassador" for NDTV Imagine's new musical show `Junoon-Kuchh Kar Dikhanaane Ka' which will aired from June six, the same day when actor Salman Khan makes his debut on small screen as the host of `Dus Ka dum' on Sony TV.
`Junoon' will be telecast every Friday and Saturday at 2030 hours while `Dus Ka Dum' will be aired on same days at 2100 hours from June six.
Hrithik will lend its support to the show celebrating its cultural and artistic diversity and will also perform with the participants on the first episode. However, he will appear con the show during important occasions and not every week.
Announcing Hrithik's association with the show, Shailja Kejriwal, Executive Vice President (Content) NDTV Imagine said in a statement that Hrithik's role is very unique--he is not a host, judge or a performer. He is here to lend support to the participants.
"What makes this association special is that we truly believe that he embodies the spirit of `Junoon' and epitomizes the passion which is present in all the talented artistes that are part of the show. He symbolises the personality of the show brilliantly," she added.
Hrithik said he can identify with the participants and their desire to achieve success with their god given talent.
"I relate to their positive and exuberant spirit because I believe that I have a similar junoon -be it my work or personal life," he said.
Gajendra Singh, producer of the show said Hrithik's passion, talent, spirit and commitment are great motivators.
Kejriwal said `Junoon' will have three teams and each will have six contestants and will be mentored by an eminent personality from the music industry-- Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for Sufiteam, Ila Arun for folk team and Anand Raj Anand for filmy team.