Spotlight: Diwali special radio & TV shows
Asian TV and radio broadcasters have lined up special shows to air on Diwali, this Friday 9th November. We bring you a guide to what you can expect.
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BBC Asian Network
Sonia Deol (6-9am) presents a very special Diwali special show on BBC Asian Network. Reporters will be out and about in Southall talking to members of the Hindu and Sikh community on how they’ll be celebrating Diwali and Sonia will be speaking to Jay Sean in the studio about his Diwali plans.
There’s also reports from Mumbai on the two big Diwali film releases ‘Om Shanti Om’ and Saawariya’. BBC Asian Network presenters Raj and Pablo will be back fresh from the Premiere of ‘Om Shanti Om’.
Event: Diwali On The Square
Friday 9th November at 19:00
B4U Music
Event: Diwali On The Square
Friday 9th November at 19:00
MATV National
Live Diwali Special with Karsan Kaka
Friday 9th November at 20:00
MAX
Movie: Jaan-E-Mann
Friday 9th November at 20:00
Movie: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Saturday 10th November at 20:00
NDTV 24×7
09:30 The complete guide to ‘Om Shanti Om’
10:30 Special: ‘Diwali Dhamaka'(highlights)
12:30 Exclusive Interview of Sanjay Leela Bhansali
13:30 ‘Food’ with Marut Sikka on Diwali sweets
14:00 The 70’s Show
14:30 The 70’s Show
18:30 ‘Food’ with Marut Sikka on Diwali sweets (repeat telecast)
19:00 Live telecast of Diwali celebrations from across the country
21:30 Special: ‘Diwali Dhamaka’ (repeat telecast)
22:00 Bombay Talkies: Farah Khan
22:30 Cell Guru special with Hrithik Roshan
23:30 ‘Picture This’ reviews of Diwali releases ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Saawariya’
Sabras Radio
Diwali Special
Friday 9th November at 18:00
Sony Entertainment Television Asia
Event: Salaam E Bollywood
Friday 9th November at 13:00
Event: Diwali Show
Friday 9th November at 16:30
Event: Bollywood Awards
Friday 9th November at 17:30
STAR Gold
Movie: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
Saturday 10th November at 21:00
ZEE Cinema
Movie: Vivah
Saturday 10th November at 20:00
ZEE TV
Event: Rishton Ka Utsav
Sunday 11th November at 21:30
Above times apply to UK viewers only.
Updated: 12:15 on 08/11/07
