Press Release

Star Plus and Amitabh Bachchan come together after 15 years!

25 September 2015

 “Together, we can do so much more!” Amitabh Bachchan and Uday Shankar

This is the thought which has inspired STAR India and Amitabh Bachchan to collaborate once more, after 15 years, on an ambitious project titled "Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi". The stalwarts have come together to once more change the grammar of creativity and entertain and inspire a nation.
Amitabh Bachchan in a never-been-seen avatar over the past 4 decades

Content that has never been seen or heard of on Indian television

Said Uday Shankar, CEO, STAR India, “Our vision has been to inspire a billion imaginations and we have aimed to do thatwith every content offering we bring forth as a network. With Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, we have once again collaborated with the biggest superstar of the country Amitabh Bachchan for a unique project on Indian television that will not only entertain but also inspire individuals and leave them with a reason to smile.”
Added Amitabh Bachchan, “Having started my television journey with STAR India, I was always looking to associate with Star Plus again. However I was keen that we come together for a befitting show that carries forward the legacy. When I heard about Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, I instantly connected with it. I genuinely believe that media is a powerful vehicle to inspire change but we have to achieve this in an entertaining manner. What I love about this show is that it is a thoroughly entertaining show, but has its heart in the right place. I am really looking forward to it.”
Maruti Suzuki presents Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi powered by Cadbury Dairy Milk coming soon on STAR Plus
The show will also be available on hotstar.
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Star Plus' rejigged programming pays off

Gaurav Bannerjee, Head, Star Plus explains, “While it is true that the increase in ratings is a result of extendng the weekday strategy to Saturday, I also believe it is because of the stickiness of our content. Our weekday prime time has 11 shows out of which almost 5 to 6 are in the top ten every week. So our content, which we have worked very hard to suit the contemporary Indian woman across geographies, has found a hook with our audience."

The tussle over live cricket scores

Ajit Mohan, Head, New Media, Star India said, “Digital should be an incremental leap in the way people consume sports. But if you look at the current crop of digital sports service companies, it has been a huge regressive step backwards, because essentially you’re trying to describe a match through text commentary."

Saif Ali Khan’s 'Bullett Raja' set for World TV Premiere on Star Gold

Hemal Jhaveri, Channel Head, Star Gold said, “We have always focused on showcasing a mix of all genres to our viewers with entertaining content; and have always received a phenomenal response for our premieres from the viewers. Besides a great star cast, Bullett Raja isone of the few critically acclaimed commercial entertainers of 2013. With this premiere, Star Gold once again reiterates its promise of bringing the latest and biggest Bollywood premieres on TV”

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