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Lost & Found
By now,it’s pretty evident that Sab has upped its game. After the launch of three rib-tickling prime time daily dose of comedies,the channel’s back with Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi Ki Kahayniyan. Reminds us of Mungeri Lal Ke Haseen Sapne. Anyway,for the uninitiated,Sharad Joshi is a renowned name in the world of satire in Hindi literature. While his stories make us laugh,they also have the ability to empathize with the problems of the common man. As for the show,it’s based in an imaginary small town called “Lapataganj”,a small town in some state of the country which has been long forgotten by the system. The town struggles daily for basic facilities,yet people residing here are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of a common man to lead a happy life against all odds.

Big Boss
Natasha Malhotra has been named Vice-President and General Manager,Walt Disney Television International India. In this role,she will oversee Disney’s multiplex of channels in India,each geared towards kids and families: Disney Channel,Jetix and Hungama TV. “It’s a privilege to take on this role and I am thrilled to be working with Disney,an iconic brand that generations all over the world have grown up with and it’s great to be back in India,’’ smiled Natasha.

Winning Voices
The competition is not yet over but the little wonders of L’il Champs have already become playback singers! These include Shreyasi,Hemant,Prateeksha,Yatharth and Swarit,and all five have rendered their voices for the forthcoming movie ‘Bal Ganesha’ – the music release of the same was done on the coveted stage of Saregamapa.

Life is Calling!
Welcome to the world of over-the-top luxury. From mind-blowing spa resorts and hotels to opulent homes and vehicles,live the high life and experience in Discovery Travel & Living’s new time band What A Life. Watch every night from 9 to 0 pm and immerse yourself in luxury and magnificent lifestyle of the riches,the opulence and the extravagance!

Bear HUG!
For more than 20 years,Charlie Vandergaw has been living with wild bears in the Alaskan wilderness. For the first time ever,cameras were allowed into Charlie’s Bear Haven,and Stranger Among Bears reveals the isolated life of the retired science teacher who has received national attention for his unique but controversial relationship with the black grizzly bears. Follow the bear enthusiast as he befriends black grizzlies but antagonizes authorities. Stranger Among Bears will air every Wednesday at 9 pm on Animal Planet.