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David Alexander, 25, grew up in Hackney – one of the poorest, most crime-affected boroughs in London *. He wanted to make films, but the grim reality of life on the housing estate meant this was a dream he had to keep secret – anything else would invite ridicule as being ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unobtainable’.
But the ‘unimaginable’ dream has become a reality with Skillset next week sending David and another up-and-coming UK film director, Osbert Parker, to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The pair has been invited to the exclusive four-day Talent Lab – the first time directors from outside North America have been invited to the event previously reserved for Canadians only.
David and Osbert are supported by Skillset – the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual industries responsible for developing skills and nurturing the careers of UK talent in film, broadcast, video, interactive media and photo imaging.
Skillset is leading the charge to diversify talent coming into the audio visual industries with under representation of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities identified as a stumbling block to increased creativity, innovation and global competitiveness.
Skillset Director of Film Janine Marmot secured the pioneering opportunity after brokering a deal with Kelley Alexander, Director of Industry Initiatives at Toronto International Film Festival, who agreed to open the Talent Lab to overseas talent for the fist time.
The TIFF is recognised as one of the top film festivals in the world, and the premier film festival in North America from which the Oscars race begins. David and Osbert were selected after a rigorous selection process overseen by a jury of leading UK film industry figures.
The pair will meet some of the world’s leading filmmakers in Toronto, including critically acclaimed writer/director John Sayles who is one of the guest speakers at the Talent Lab. Previous film industry luminaries at the Talent Lab include Terry Gilliam, Gus van Sant, Gurinder Chadha, Kevin Spacey, Neil Jordan, Atom Egoyan and Paul Haggis.
David’s rise to prominence has come off the back of his debut short film Growing – a poignant insight into the lives of disaffected black youth on a housing estate in Hackney. The film has won numerous awards and has been selected for this year’s Raindance Film Festival. David, a self-taught filmmaker, started out in the film industry as a runner four years ago.
Osbert, 43, is an award-winning filmmaker of mixed-media commercials and short films. His work is breath-taking – a virtuoso signature style using cut-out animation mixed with live elements to create one-of-a-kind imaginary landscapes. He has already directed commercials for Coca-Cola, Nike and Budweiser.
Osbert’s short film Film Noir was nominated for best short animated film at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 2006, and was also nominated for the Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Osbert has also been invited to screen his work at this year’s Telluride Film Festival in the United States. His newest short film, Yours Truly, won best animated film at the recent Aspen Short Film Festival. It is in contention for many of the upcoming 2007 film festivals.
David said he was delighted with his selection for Toronto.
“I think this is a fantastic initiative by Skillset and the Toronto International Film Festival. Success in the film industry is all about hard work, dedication and perseverance – regardless of race or ethnic background. Growing up in Hackney, the issue isn’t so much lack of opportunity, but rather a lack of aspiration,” David said.
He added: “Young people I grew up with just couldn’t imagine a career in the film industry. It is seen as something totally unrealistic and unobtainable – a mindset that isn’t helped by the fact there are very few role models from their background in the film industry; people they can relate to and aspire to be like. Skillset has been very pro-active in addressing the issue of under representation in the film industry and I believe these initiatives will make a difference in changing the mindset of young people from minority backgrounds so they start to see a film career as a totally achievable and realistic aspiration.”
Osbert Parker, who is currently screening new work at the Telluride Film Festival, said: “I’m thrilled to be selected to participate in Talent Lab and am grateful to Skillset and Toronto International Film Festival for this amazing opportunity. This is an once-in-a-lifetime chance to work with international filmmakers, learning from some of the best names in the industry.”
Skillset Director of Film Janine Marmot said: “I’m delighted that the Toronto Talent Lab has agreed to extend a generous invitation to two UK talents to join the 28 Canadian talents at the Lab this year. They will be given one more opportunity to further develop their careers and network with the best up-and-coming talent from around the world as well as make contact with key figures in the international film business community. The experience will be an invaluable one.”
Ms Marmot said Skillset is dedicated and passionate about creating more opportunities for talented filmmakers from ethnic minority backgrounds.
“Diversity in the film industry remains a critical issue with a high level of under representation of a number of groups including ethnic minorities. It’s a problem not only in terms of fairness and equality, but it’s also bad for business. What we are seeing with the break-out of talented directors such as David and Osbert is a business case for diversity,” she said.
“Many companies from a wide range of industries realise the value of a diverse workforce that gives them a competitive edge in a global marketplace. Skillset is actively working on a number of initiatives to get the film industry to follow this lead. Diversity in the audio visual industries is linked to creativity as diverse workforces lead to new ideas, new ways of working, different perspectives and new and unique stories about the world we live in.”
Toronto International Film Festival’s Kelley Alexander said: “I am delighted to be working with Skillset on this new development, introducing international participants at Talent Lab for the first time. There is some fantastic new British filmmaking talent emerging at the moment and I look forward to working with David and Osbert.”

Family lifestyles and their impact on the health of individual family members will be the focus of a new approach to preventing diabetes.
In the first study of its kind in Britain, researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow will test whether involving whole families in weight loss and fitness initiatives is effective in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes among high-risk family members.
The £1m study will focus specifically on people of Indian and Pakistani origin, who are five times more likely to develop late onset diabetes than the rest of the population.
Researchers will look particularly at families with at least one member who has a high risk of diabetes, possibly because they are overweight or do little exercise. The study, which is currently recruiting participants living in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will encourage all family members to adopt a healthy lifestyle with the aim that this motivates and supports those individuals at risk.
The study is funded by the National Prevention Research Initiative and aims to recruit 300 families. Dieticians will visit them at home over the next three years and provide culturally-specific advice on nutrition and exercise.
Researchers hope to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes by 50 per cent, and believe that by focusing on high-risk families, they will find strategies that can be applied more widely.
Raj Bhopal, Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and project leader, said: “Diabetes is increasing rapidly as we get more obese and less active. If we don’t take urgent action, it will spread in epidemic proportions.
“This family-based approach has never been tested before, but by involving the siblings and parents of at-risk individuals, we hope to provide a motivational and supportive strategy that could prevent diabetes not only in the UK, but on a global scale.”
Diabetes currently affects two million people in the UK, of which 90 per cent have type 2 (or late onset) diabetes that can lead to heart disease, stroke and blindness.
The condition develops when the body cannot make enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly (known as insulin resistance).
Jim McCaffery, Director of Acute Services and Workforce and executive lead for equality and diversity, NHS Lothian said: “We are delighted to be involved with this study. It is important that the health needs of all individuals are met and that we are sensitive to their needs.
“NHS Lothian is committed to meeting the equality and diversity needs of the local population by continually improving services and reducing health inequalities.”
The PODOSA (Prevention of Diabetes and Obesity in South Asians) study is actively recruiting families now. Members of the public who are interested in learning more about this study should contact:
Anne Douglas, Trial Manager on 0131 650 3231, or email info@podosa.org or see website at www.podosa.org

Sakhian ladies night kick starts this year’s Edinburgh Mela in the main marquee tonight (31 August) at 6:00pm at Pilrig Park. The women only night, which features music, dance and food will be hosted for the second year in a row by TV presenter, Tasmin Lucia Khan.

Sakhian, which means ‘girls and her friends’ is an evening dedicated to entertainment and food for women of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Asian female rapper, Hard Kaur (pictured above) makes her first appearance in Edinburgh at the Sakhian and is the evening’s headline act. Hard Kaur recently supported US pop sensation Justin Timberlake and rapper Pharell at Brixton Academy in November 2006. Her street-inspired lyrics and her hip hop influenced beats are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
New for the programme this year are performances by local community groups showcasing Scottish Highland dancing, a live dholki playing session, classical Indian dancing and Bollywood dance performances.
Nila Joshi, Mela board director who is coordinating the evening, is confident that this year’s programme has something for everyone to enjoy, she said:
“This year we’ve had a lot of help from the local community who were really keen to take part in the Sakhian night. Their performances are outstanding and with Hard Kaur making an exclusive appearance, I’m confident the night will continue to be a success. Sakhian is about getting together with girlfriends, mothers, sisters and grandmothers, and having a great time and this year that is exactly what’s going to happen.”
Hard Kaur is thrilled to be making her Scottish debut at the Edinburgh Mela, she said:
“I’ve heard that the Edinburgh Mela is one big family and to be asked to perform at the Sakhian is a great introduction to Scotland. I’m looking forward to performing on the night and getting all the ladies on the dance floor.”

If you like novels set in India or about the East – you’re in luck! The Noble Sage Art Gallery is holding an exciting Asian Literary Evening as part of the Mayor of London’s India Now Festival.

Celebrated writers Rohan Candappa (Picklehead) and Jae Watson (The Journey) will be reading extracts from their most recent novels and discussing their key influences as well as their own special love for the East. This event in the gallery will be followed by a Q&A and a book-signing session at the end.
Jae Watson will read from her long-awaited first novel, The Journey. The book tells the story of the main character, Marianne, who leaves London after the break-up of her relationship. Unsure of her life’s direction she decides to travel for a year into the heart of chaotic and mystical India. Events take a dramatic turn in the Holy City of Varanasi when Sara’s body is discovered floating in the Ganges. The author, Watson, developed an interest in world belief and human psychology while she was studying Theology at Manchester University.
Picklehead is Rohan Candappa’s fourteenth book. It’s a memoir that combines a fascinating family history that spans centuries and continents with the surprising story of curry in Britain. Intertwined with the memories are a selection of mouth-watering recipes! It’s a book that is in turn funny, informative and thought-provoking. And it is an incredibly readable exploration of what a strange thing it is to be a second generation Asian immigrant in a country that not so long ago looked on curry as smelly and foreign, but now clutches it to its bosom as a symbol of national identity. Candappa lives in North London with his wife and two children and is currently working on his next book.
This is a free event and will take place on Friday 14th September 2007,d oors open at 7.30pm, event starts 8pm
Location: The Noble Sage Art Gallery, 2A Fortis Green, London N2 9EL (near East Finchley Tube, Northern Line)
Tel 0208 883 7303 for more information

Barbican Film is celebrating its 25th birthday with a Bollywood sing-dance-along by showing classic romance – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai followed by a special club night hosted by Kuch Kuch – the UK’s leading Bollywood Club, at Digress, at Moorgate’s City Point, London.

As many of you will remember Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (released in 1998 and directed by Karan Johar) follows the story of tomboy Anjali (Kajol) who realises too late that her love for her best friend Rahul (Shahrukh Khan) will go unrequite and she flees and leaves him to marry his sweetheart Tina (Rani Mukerji).
But Rahul’s new wife dies tragically during childbirth, leaving behind a daughter who eagerly awaits each birthday to receive a special letter her mother left for her. When the last letter reveals Anjali’s love for Rahul and Tina’s wish to bring them together, her daughter decides to carry out Tina’s final wish for her.
This gorgeous film has been a massive international hit since its release and still plays to packed cinemas in India. Part of the London-wide India Now festival and this year’s celebration of 60 years of Indian Independence, Barbican will host this film on Saturday 8 September, 8.30pm followed by the club night.
For more information visit www.barbican.org.uk/film.

There’s no stopping Bollywood’s hit machine, Akshay Kumar who, after the runaway success of Namastey London, has championed the UK Box Office yet again.

His latest offering Heyy Babyy has beaten off all competition from other Bollywood film releases on its opening over the Bank holiday weekend, and has already touch landed into the UK Box Office’s Top Ten.
Heyy Babyy also received an unprecedented opening in India with a staggering excess of 90 per cent in the 650 plus cinemas it opened in.
Across the Atlantic, Heyy Babyy also packed out American cinema theatres and, after its opening weekend, has already raked in two thirds of the amount that Chak De India has brought in since its theatrical release two weeks ago.
The chart-topping success of Heyy Babyy reaffirms Akshay Kumar as Bollywood’s hottest property, and a force to be reckoned with in the Indian film industry.
The film heralds Akshay’s fourth mega hit release in a row, following the Box Office victories, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag and Namastey London, which has been added to the Oscars library, as one of the best Bollywood films of recent times.
Heyy Babyy also grants Akshay the second top Bollywood grosser in the UK of 2007, joining rank with Namastey London.

A major Birmingham event took place recently to debate whether Britain has lost its ‘Britishness’. Fuelled by Governments announcement for plans for a ‘Britain Day’- which critics dismiss it as a “gimmick” – Birmingham business professionals attended a unique interactive debate to decide What is Britishness Anyway?
The event held by Birmingham Professional DiverCity and Birmingham Future challenged why Britishness need to be celebrated not criticised, ahead of Birmingham becoming one of the first ethnic minority-majority cities in the UK.
Ranjit Sondhi, former Governor of the BBC English Regions, facilitated the event and highlighted that being British is no longer the traditional image envisioned.
“Being British in no longer the ‘stereotypical tea’ and scones with the queen or curry with Zadie Smith – it is infact all of these things,” he said.
“The neurotic search for the ‘modern British identity’ stems from the heavily colonised history of the British empire and its because of this it’s become difficult to move away from this image.
“The recognition of internal diversity needs to be established – where there is a deep respect for being different and equal in the same breath. We need to remember there are a thousand different ways of being British – and being British has nothing to do with colour.”
Aaron Reid, Executive Director of Birmingham Professional DiverCity, which helps the professional services sector value and manage diversity, said the change in demography was obviously already having an impact on Britain today.
“Birmingham is a shining example of an intercultural society, a home to thousands of individuals from differing backgrounds and cultures and whether we like to admit it or not, we are all inextricably linked and dependent on each other.
“The growth of so many different cultural backgrounds and beliefs has created multiple identities in Britain, which in turn has generated a feeling among some groups that English heritage is being eroded. This is one of the reasons why the government is keen to address the issue of ‘being British’ and allow the country the freedom to celebrate its Britishness, and for the English to celebrate being English without being accused of racism,” he said.
“Britishness allows us to be comfortable with our own multiple identities where we can both be a proud Scotsman and British, Jamaican and British, Pakistani and British and crucially, English and British.”

For those people who commented that I must have been killed by my ex or Dante, unfortunately for you am still here, alive and kicking!
I was in hospital having my appendix removed after weeks of really bad stomach pains, followed by some home rest at my parents which was great, I forget sometimes how nice it’s to be looked after by my mum, who by the way is back from Bangladesh along with the rest of the family.
None of my brothers or sisters wanted to come home so soon even. They spent over three weeks in Bangladesh and wanted to spend the rest of the summer there, but due to bad weather, heavy monsoon, my parents had no choice but to come back to Manchester, much to my relief as I was getting very lonely and the pains in my stomach were getting unbearable.
Instead of going to the doctors, I was stuffing myself with pain killers and then one night Dante had no choice but to take me straight to emergency and the next thing I know I was told that I had appendicitis and needed to have an op straightaway. I was really lucky cos it could’ve burst.
It’s also been so nice to be taken care of especially by a man. My ex husband wouldn’t have even known where the hospital was let alone take me. Though my mum has been wondering why my black friend was the one to take me to hospital and suspicions were raised but now that I’m up and about and she’s gone back to her daily routine, she seems to have forgotten.
Mum even bumped into Dante the other day.
Dante was outside his friend’s shop and mum walked by with my brother. She was heading to her friend’s house which was nearby. My brother upon seeing him waved and Dante waved back.
My brother kept on telling mum to at least wave and not be so rude, but mum just wouldn’t wave at any man in the streets and usually walks straight without looking at a single soul.
Dante rang me straight away to tell me that he saw my mum almost excited telling me how good she looked for her age.
Later that night mum also mentioned it to me and how Dante was waving at her and my brother.
Maybe one day she will accept him – who knows?
Anyway, last week Dante told me he was seriously considering becoming a Muslim. It took me by surprise. Apparently he’s been talking to some black Muslims in Manchester and they’ve been having deep conversations about it all. They’ve been talking about the history of Islam and about the muslims in Africa and how Islam (according to the conversation Dante had) had spread through to Africa first before it reached other parts of the world.
Dante had earlier spoken to some other Muslims in Manchester about converting but they seemed to have put him off for a good while. The men he was talking to were Wahabbis/Salafis and seemed to have a very strict view of the religion and scared Dante. He just wouldn’t talk about it and I was a bit worried he had become anti-Muslim.
But these other guys he’s been talking to actually made him think twice. I don’t think it will happen just yet but he’s at least talking to the right people I guess and he’s much much more positive about it. I’ve never really mentioned religion to him as I feel if it’s something he wants to do then he must do it for himself not because he is with me and feels he has to. Of course it will make life a little easier for me later on if he does.
You know I’ve been pretty much criticised by a lot of people on this about dating etc etc and that I shouldn’t because i’m Muslim. But you know I’ve got a (what I would consider) a practicing muslim friend who wears the hijab etc and so do all her close friends.
Recently I was at her house and all her friends were over and they were all checking out some Muslim matrimonial site were Muslims brothers and sisters get to meet potential partners. In thought it was a great site and I still do.
Well they were all chatting away to all these Muslim blokes on this site, who wanted to meet them and even talk over the phone etc.
One girl had already met three men from the site and none of them seemed like husband material. It didn’t bother me what they did or didn’t do, but I found it quite hypocritical that some of these women didn’t think what I was doing was right, but yet they were meeting these men and that was OK.
Their excuse was that they were meeting potential husbands and that the number of visits was usually limited to about two or three men, but in my books that’s just the same as dating, they’re still meeting random men to see if anything will develop and it wasn’t just one man but several. When they weren’t meeting them, they were chatting online. I just really found it strange!
I told mum about it and she didn’t seem surprised at all.
Anyway, I’ve just remembered. My mum bumped into my ex husband’s granddad. He must be in his late 60s/early 70s. Anyway, the old geezer told my mum he recently married a woman half his age in Bangladesh. He even showed her a picture.
He was telling my mum all about it. His wife passed away 10 years ago and he likes to spend half the year in Bangladesh but with hardly anyone there he’s lonely so his son arranged his wedding.
My mum told me that one of the other reasons was that when the old geezer was in Bangladesh, it was hard to keep any female helpers cos the randy old git couldn’t keep his hands off them and before he could get anyone pregnant and cause a right scandal, his family thought it would be best to get him married! Mum said he looked over the moon. He had come back to Manchester to sort some legal documents out and was flying back to Bangladesh as soon as he could.
Well at least he didn’t marry some 16-year-old like many of them do!
I also went to the Afro-Caribbean festival in Manchester last weekend. Wow is what I can say. It was such a great day out. Me and Dante could walk around without anybody staring at us and giving me dirty looks like we got at the Mela. It felt so nice and free to be somewhere were we were both accepted.
The festival itself was very colourful and flamboyant, and boy can the women dance. I was so jealous at the way they can move. And of course the food was so nice. I thought Dante’s jerk chicken tasted good until I had some at the festival, the food really is great and no wonder so many of the women have such shapely figures.

She is supremely talented and has possibly the best sense of humor in the entire film fraternity… she has the ability to laugh at her herself and others… Karan’s first guest is the adorable Farah Khan. 2.7 billion people in the world know Tom Cruise… 3.2 billion people in the world know Shah Rukh Khan… and of course according to Karan his biggest achievement really is that he has been on his show 4 times… the super star Shah Rukh Khan is his second guest.

Also, joining them is the absolutely stunning… the heroine of ‘Om Shanti Om’, who is on her way to becoming a super star… none other than the gorgeous Deepika Padukone.
Make sure you catch Shah Rukh, Farah and Deepika in this week’s piping hot episode of Koffee with Karan on Sunday, August 26th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World.
It’s home turf for Shah Rukh and Farah as they have been on Koffee with Karan more than 4 times each! They jokingly remark, “We have been here almost as much as you”. Karan, Shah Rukh and Farah, who share an excellent camaraderie, have an absolute ball on the show, as they leave no opportunity to mock each other! Farah admits that marriage has changed her and has given her a new perspective in life! Karan and Farah reminisce some funny incidents while they were shooting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and have a hearty laugh. Shah Rukh, on the other hand who is at his wittiest best and looking super cool with his new hairdo and well toned body tells Karan that he had promised Farah, if ever he would strip, it would be for her film! Speaking about ‘Om Shanti Om’, Farah and Shah Rukh keep their fingers crossed and are hoping that it lives up to its huge expectations! Joining them is the very beautiful Deepika Padukone who shares that she was nervous while shooting for ‘Om Shanti Om’ but, Farah and Shah Rukh made her feel very comfortable. And when quizzed, if she was dating Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika expectedly replied the cliché, “We are friends.”
The extremely witty Shah Rukh and the very blunt Farah … the rapid fire round sure had a lot of fire! Shah Rukh’s personal habit, which irritates Farah the most? If Farah woke up one morning and realized she has become Shah Rukh, what would she do? If Shah Rukh was made President of India, what would he do? Beside himself, his choice for the host of KBC would be? Who according to Shah Rukh is the sexiest working Indian actress today? Who wins the coffee hamper! Wait and watch!
Excerpts from the interview:
Karan: Welcome back to Koffee with Karan… how does it feel… it is your third appearance?
Farah: Fourth… if you are not counting when I was a judge in the last season…
Karan: Oh right… you judged the finale episode…
Farah: Ya… I have been here almost as much as you…
Karan: A big event that has transformed your life is your wedding…. That happened 2 years ago?
Farah: Ya… 2 years…
Karan: I thought it would change you? You, tell me… has it changed you?
Farah: ahhhhhh… has it?
Karan: I am asking you… has it made you softer, calmer?
Farah: I don’t think it has made me calmer for sure… but, yes it has given me a perspective in life… and I do enjoy staying at home a lot more now…
Karan: Yes… you have someone to come home to
Farah: Ya…. I like being around the house… doing homely things… not just being on set so much… but, I still enjoyed making my second movie… a little more than I enjoyed making my first one… when I wasn’t married then…
Karan: So, cool (NEW) you look… new hair do… muscles… 6 pack… I heard
SRK: 4
Farah: 4 have come… 2 to go…
SRK: I am still working on the last two…
Karan: What made you make this change?
SRK: My son feels I am fat…
Karan: He thinks you are fat?
SRK: He thinks I am fat… He beat up a girl… because, first she called me an asshole… beep beep… then she said I look very ugly on KBC… sorry Star… he didn’t react… he controlled himself… finally when she said, your father is fat… he kicked her… so I got angry with him… and he said, Papa, you know what, it is not her fault…its you… why are you fat? because she said, ugly, I didn’t mind… you looked handsome on KBC… you are not an asshole I know…. You are a cool guy but you are fat Papa.
Karan: He thinks you are fat…
SRK: Just imagine… what he thinks about you and Farah? Lets not get into that…
Farah: Thanks…
Karan: Laughs….
Karan: Are you nervous at all?
Deepika: I am very nervous…
Karan: Was it the same kind of nervousness when you were offered this film… you had to work with Shah Rukh, with Farah… were you completely like all nerves the first day…
Deepika: It was the same kind of nervousness; specially on the first day… although Farah went all out to make me feel comfortable… she introduced me to Shah Rukh well in advance…
Karan: And everyone tells that he is a terrific co-star …
Deepika: He is fantastic to work with…
Karan: It feels special that you are a part of such a monstrous project?
Deepika: Yes and we have almost come to the end of it
SRK: I thought Karan was saying you are part of such a monster (pointing to Farah)
Deepika: No, she was wonderful…
So, don’t forget to tune in as Karan chats with Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan and Deepika Padukone on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, August 26th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World

They say that the police of 11 countries are after DON and to catch him is not just difficult…it’s impossible. Well STAR Gold has made the impossible possible, and presents him to the world exclusively on 25th August at 9.00pm.

A remake of the all-time Bollywood Blockbuster of 1978, the modern day translation of the film has been directed by Farhan Akhtar. The Box Office grosser sees King Khan, Shah Rukh, donning the original role of Amitabh Bachchan, in 2006’s most state-of-the-art and hi-tech film production, 80 per cent of which was shot on location in Malaysia. The high-octane multi-starrer also features Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Ishaa Koppikar, Arjun Rampal and Boman Irani among other stars to reprise the roles from the original film.
STAR Gold is one of India’s favourite movie channels, showcasing the latest and most celebrated blockbuster movies. The channel has acquired the exclusive rights to televise 2006’s biggest Bollywood blockbusters and other blockbuster hits to have premiered on STAR Gold include Krrish which made Hrithik Roshan a super hero and the patriotic saga Rang De Basanti. Forthcoming hit Baabul, which entered the UK Box office charts at number 8 and stars Indian cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan, will be coming to STAR Gold screens very soon.