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Sony Television

Hum Sub Ek Hain
Feb. 22, 7.30 p.m.
Unmarried Tauji hates women. Knowing this, the Khacharu family force him to get married. They present Bharti as Bharti’s twin sister Aarti. All are dead sure that after seeing Aarti, Tauji will run away. They are all shocked when Tauji says yes to Aarti and announces the date of the marriage! How does the Kacharu family save Bharti?

Choodiyaan
Feb. 26, 8.40 p.m.

Meghna is worried and calls Manav’s house to find out why he has not been coming to college. Radhika is poisoning Palak’s mind by saying that Rushali is responsible for Rohit not talking to her. Raghuveer and Radhika plan a conspiracy against Rohit. How is Palak involved in it?

Milan
Feb. 22, 8.40 p.m.

The Melang arrives prior to the wedding to bless the couple. Balbir insists on his wedding with Veera before giving Ranbir a bath in the presence of the entire family. Dolly purposely teases Daljit and puts him in the seventh heaven. Everybody is singing and dancing when the baraat arrives. Jehangir and Tayaji ready the Sehra. Everybody gets extremely nervous and tensed when Shweta gets her first attack during her phera’s.

Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen
Feb. 26, 7.30 p.m.

Nambudri gets an opportunity to stage his dance performance in an Indo-African dance meet. He starts practising which makes life miserable for all the society members! They try to stop him, request him, threaten him... but determined Nambudri does not stop. How do they all get rid of his dance?

Saaya
Feb. 26, 10.00 p.m.

Sudha is in a terribly guilty state of mind as she comes to know that Jagatnarayan had borrowed money from the bank for her wedding. Meanwhile, Colonel convinces Kamiya not to tell Arnav about the client’s offer as it would upset the project’s future. Kamiya agrees and says she desperately needs the job to keep her mind occupied. At the office, when Arnav asks Kamiya when she planes to get married, her answer misleads him. When seemingly close relatives fail to help them to repay the debt, Sudha decides to get back to work. Kamiya is confused when Sudha refuses to talk about her problem with her. Karan continues to feel bad about Sudha not talking to him. Meanwhile, Colonel has a visitor who puts him in a dilemma.

Heena
Feb. 23, 9.30 p.m.
Saira is thrilled about Zeenat’s visit. Akram too is very happy to hear the news since Zeenat is his childhood friend. Sarfaraz is also glad about Zeenat’s coming home as she has no one to look after her. Heena is the only person who knows the actual purpose of her visit. Why is Saira so desperate to bring Zeenat to their house?

Lajja
Feb. 23, 10.00 p.m.
Durga refuses to consider Karan as a suitable groom for Rakhee, so a tiff follows between Aarti and Durga. Meanwhile, Raj Chaudhuri is short-listed as one of the contenders for the temple building contract. Aarti and Rakhee visit Ganga in the hospital, where Rakhee breaks the news of her marriage against her wishes to Rahul. Vivek’s sister’s marriage is broken, thanks to the Chaudharis. Vivek reacts very strongly to this and vows to destroy the Chaudhari family by letting the world know the truth about Ganga. What is Vivek’s next step?

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Shakalaka Boom Boom
Feb. 25, 11.30 a.m.

Mrs. Batra, the inquisitive new neighbour comes to Uma’s house. Seeing Uma’s old mangalsutra she needles her and tells her that it’s high time she bought herself a new one. Uma tells Raj that they have to go and buy a new mangalsutra today itself or else she will leave him.

Raj calls from work and tells Sanju that he may be a little delayed-Sanju in fear of what will result draws a duplicate Raj so that at least his mother will be able to go jewellery shopping.

But just as Uma and Dulicate Raj leave, the real Raj enters wondering what to do? Sanju draws Uma and a duplicate Uma appears and this set of parents leave the house.

Chandu happens to be outside the house and gets very confused when he sees two sets of Sanju’s parents. He follows them to the jewellery store to prove to Sanju that somethhing is up.

Both sets of parents reach the same store, go to the same jewellery salesman who gets completely confused. A hilarious Comedy Of Errors takes place at the store. But to bring matters back to normal and to prove to Chandu that nothing is amiss he gets rid of the Duplicate Raj and Uma.

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Smruti
Feb. 27, 9.00 p.m.
Smriti is worried about Raj’s behaviour. She meets Dr. Bhatnagar and shares her dilemma, Dr. Bhatnagar assures him that he will speak to Raj. Smriti suggests to Dr. Bhatnagar Raj about marrying Natasha. Ins. Gokhale and Himanshu Dixit come to know that Mrs. Sandhya Dhanrajgir is dead, and both of them are very confused about this.

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National Geographic


Top Cat
Feb. 26, 9.00 p.m.
Wilderness is perfect camouflage for a military airport. Almost perfect. Nature provides cover but she also throws in a few natural hazards, like birds. Enter the Caracal. Swift and sleek, this short-haired wild cat is known for its birdcatching prowess. But can a Caracal family raised in captivity in England be expected to do the job? To win their freedom, these caged cats have to prove they’ve got what it takes to survive in the wild.

Lost ships of the Mediterranean
Feb. 22, 10.00 p.m.
On a clandestine mission in 1997 to locate an Israeli submarine that disappeared without a trace 30 years before, a crew of U.S. Navy seamen got more than it bargained for. In their quest to solve a 30-year-old mystery, the men stumbled upon fascinating clues to an ancient civilization. Scanning the ocean floor with the submarine’s green searchlight, the crew caught singht of the second oldest shipwreck ever discovered. Loaded with clay jars that carried fine wines and olive oils to Mediterranean ports nearly 3,000 years ago, the wooden cargo vessel was built in the Iron Age, dating to the 8th century B.C. A tiny capsule of sorts, the ship many hole other treasures that could help pinpoint what civilization sailed the doomed vessel, how the people lived, and where they were heading. In this suspenseful, fast-paced film, famed undersea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the remains of the Titanic, Ballard’s efforts at sea focus on the waters in the vicinity of the ancient city sets out to find answers to the questions posed by this exciting and unexpected discovery. Ashkelon, located on the Israeli coast, 60 miles from the shipwreck. Teaming up with Harvard University’s Dr. Larry Stager, who has been conducting archaeological research in Ashkelon for 15 years, Ballard launches a land-sea operation of unprecedented scope. The mission yields tantalizing hints about the land’s most elusive inhabitants - the legendary Sea People. An ancient tribe whose true story has eluded historians, the Sea People disappeared mysteriously by 700 B.C. The serendiptous undersea discovery just might bring the story of the Sea People into focus after almost three thousand years. Featuring the very finest cinematography and superior storytelling for which National Geographic Television is known best, Ashkelon will keep audiences thrilled with an exciting blend of science, history, and discovery.

Ivory Pig
Feb. 25, 4.30 p.m.
Warthogs may have a dubious reputation, but they are fascinating characters of the African bush. As pigs, they evolved to live in dense, damp woodlands, but life on the open plains presented numerous problems to the warthogs with their long Ivory tusks.

Wolves of the Sea
Feb. 27, 11.00 p.m.
Swim with a pod of killer whales through the world’s oceans and gain unprecedented insight into orca behaviour, including surprising discoveries about language, offspring rearing and hunting.

Amazon Bronze
Feb. 21, 8.30 p.m.
Viewers will travel along with Swedish-born artist Fellipe Letterstenon his journey into the Amazon Basin, searching for native tribes to use as artistic subjects. Finding volunteers in the rain forest of Brazil and Peru will take some convincing, yet Lettersten nets astounding results. His impeccably life-like bronze statues capture the proud native people, some with lip plates or ear plugs, some depicting Indians carrying arrows, blow darts, or pottery. Creating the statues as tributes to the native tribles-thousands of which he notes have disappeared without anyone taking notice-Lettersten hopes that his work will inspire young Indians to find pride in their culture and their customs.

 

Animal Planet

Really Wild Show
Feb. 21, 7.30 p.m.
This program features a nocturnal special - the time when most of the planet’s animals come out. The most curious of all, the duck-billed platypus is witnessed in its native creeks and rivers of South East Australia. By torchlight, a whole new world of reflective-eyed kangaroos and wallabies is revealed. In Queensland, the mysterious world of the bat comes to light, while in the savanna and jungles of Ghana, the big game reserves become even more thrilling. (ph)

Truth about dogs - Breed All About It
Feb. 24, 8.30 p.m.
This 13 part series will document show dogs preparing for major competitions across the United States. In each episode we will select one or two dogs that serve as our main guides through the colourful world of purebreds. By paralleling the story of at least two dogs, we’ll personalize our information as well as present our viewers with a “team” to root for.

Wild on the Set: Bears
Feb. 22, 8.30 p.m.
In the mountains of Utah, viewers are introduced to Doug Seus and his infamous grizzly bear Bart. Doug reveals the special communication he has with his bear that allows him to achieve almost unbelievable stunts. The dramatic fight scenes from Legends of the Fall are recreated, where Bart worked with Brad Pitt. Also profiled is Bart’s latest blockbuster - The Edge. Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt share their experiences on set with the duo.

English Big Cats
Feb. 25, 11.00 p.m.
Thousands of sightings of the famous Beast of Bodmin Moor have been recorded and vicious attacks on stock reported - but no cat has ever been caught. Officially, the governament says it can’t be sure if these alien big cats exist - Animal X goes in search for the truth by traveling to the barren wild lands of southwest England. Eyewitness accounts dating back to the 1600s tell of giants squids battling with adult sperm whales. Finally, countless animals have been attributed with helping to save lives, often exhibiting incredible feats of endurance. Animal X meets up with the man at the center of new research, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake who reveals unbelievable accounts of animals with psychic tendencies.

Wildest Baby Animal Videos
Feb. 23, 9.00 p.m.
Steve and Terri host this wonderful look at some cute and cuddly baby animals as well as some not so likable young. From baby possums, bears, cus cus, snakes, bison, crocodiles and tigers, Steve and Terri manage to enter a very small, cute entertaining world.

 

Discovery Channel

Lonely Planet II - Iceland and Greenland
Feb. 25, 12.00 p.m.
Journey with Ian Wright through the volcanic landscapes of Iceland and the frozen wilderness of Greenland. He begins his journey in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, where he meets the crew of a replica Viking ship to learn about Iceland’s history and Viking ancestors. Ian then travels east to the natural wonders of Gulfoss and Geysir. Ian’s remarkable journey ends way above the Arctic Circle atop a massive iceberg.

Going Wild With Jeff Corwin-Khao Yai, Thailand
Feb. 22, 6.00 p.m.
In this episode, Jeff takes viewers to Southeast Asia’s third largest country Thailand. Here he visits the Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai Thailand’s first and most popular national park. It is also one of the region’s largest national park, containing more than 2,880 square kilometres of lush habitat, which is home to many wild animals like birds, monkeys and wild boar. The creature that Jeff has come to find is the very powerful king cobra. (ph)

Future Tense
Feb. 23, 9.00 p.m.

The possibility of global climate change due to an ever-increasing population and human-made impacts has caused worldwide controversy and debate. This program takes viewers on a journey that starts with the sun and a team of scientists in Denmark. Next, in western Australia viewers learn about a vaccine to stop farm livestock from belching and burping the greenhouse gas, methane. (ph)

Trailblazers II - Nomads of the Sahara
Feb. 24, 11. p.m.
Since the 1980’s photojournalist and filmmaker Nick Danziger, has made several journeys with the Tuaregs of Libya and Mauritania, and has a passionate interest in their nomadic way of life. With the help of artist Rissa Ixa, a prominent member of the Tuareg community. Nick hopes to find a refugee family that is attempting the return trip into Mali - he will follow their journey will take him along the Niger River in a motorised dugout to visit isolated villages on the edge of the desert. Here he will seek out the mysterious Bozo tribe that avoids contact with the modern world. The Bozo and Taureg people are traditionally archrivals, although their communities are dependent on each other for trade.

Nine Gold on DD Metro

Patang
Feb. 22, 9.00 p.m.
Mamaji is happy about Indu’s visit. He explains to Indu that marriage is a union of souls. Ronnie wants Badal to propose to Indu himself. Arti’s frustration continues as she cannot lend her house for the marriage. Badal calls Arvind to fix Ronnie’s meeting with Arvind and finds out that Indu has gone to the trust. Sameer, Badal, Megha, Shraddha and Indu come together in this rivetting episode of Patang.

Piyaa Binaa
Feb. 26, 8.30 p.m.
A persistent Rahul asks Mahi to conduct Simran’s test while on the other hand Simran and Pinky are making other drastic arrangements. Simran begs Mahi to help her carry out her decision. Unaware of their worries, Khanna and Madhu present the newly weds with tickets to Switzerland for their honeymoon. Rahul decides to go and asks Simran to prepare to leave the next day. Why does Rahul want to go on the honeymoon? What is his plan? What does Simran decide to do and does Mahi help her? All these questions and more will be answered in this tense episode of Piyaa Binaa.

Alag Alag
Feb. 22, 8.30 p.m.
Poonam calls up Amrit to ask about the hawan. When Sanjay comes to the restaurant he is surprised to see his friends working there as waiters. After the hawan, Poonam arrives and creates a scene. Sanjay’s mother tells him about his father’s past. Sanjay leaves to find the other family. Meanwhile, Manorhalal’s second wife tells her son, Kunal about his father. Kunal also leaves home in search of his father. What happens next? Do Sanjay and Kunal’s paths cross? Find out more in this intriguing episode of Alag Alag.

Kabhi Sautan, Kabhi Sahelii
Feb. 21, 9.30 p.m.
Papaji and Mummyji wonder if what they did at the Goel’s residence was the right thing. Tanushree receives Sonia’s parting gift — a book with a beautiful poem on their friendship and is very sad that she couldn’t go to leave Sonia to the station.

Sonia enters a P.G. apartment maintained by Mrs. D’Souza and receives a list of rules and regulations that have to be adhered to for staying here. She enters her room a little dazed after her encounter with Mrs. D’Souza and is tricked into paying for her roommates and neighbours lunch.

Anju is recuperating from an accident and Kanchan helps her out and looks after Anju’s kids — Dinky and Chinky. Viren comes home late and Kanchan is too engrossed with Dinky and Chinky to give him undivided attention and he walks out from the room without having dinner. She takes the dinner plate to his room and he laments that they have been married for the last three years but they don’t have kids. He blames her for not having their own kids and tells her how long will she bask in the adopted love of Anju’s kids.

Jaaneman Jaaneman
Feb. 27, 8.00 p.m.
Mallika and Aditya really like Maya’s new boyfriend Karan. The problem is that he doesn’t like them... at all and they don’t know that Maya’s loyalties are torn between the three of them. What does she do? All is revealed in this episode of Jaaneman Jaaneman.

Nargis
Feb. 23, 8.30 p.m.
Shaheyar’s baraat reaches the home of Nargis. Nargis asks the Qazi (priest) to grant her the right to speak with her would-be-husband before giving her consent to the wedding. Everybody is shocked and angry, but the Qazi grants Nargis her wish. Inside, Nargis asks Shaheyar to refuse for the marriage in the name of their friendship. Shaheyar is heart-broken and asks for the name of the person she is in love with Nargis tells him the truth about Arsalam. Does Shaheyar give into Nargis’ request? What does the family do?

Zee Television

Basera
Feb. 27, 8.30 p.m.

Y.P. apologies to Mausi for his attitude towards Isha. Radhika calls up Abha about the rumour of her pregnancy, then she clarifies it with Y.P. Avinash sees Isha and Y.P. together. Anita decides to give gifts to Balwant’s family from her side. Nimmo and Ravi engaged but Balwant refuses Anita’s gifts.

Kasak
Feb. 23, 9.25 p.m.
Kalesh pulls out Pooja’s wig in front of Yog and makes it clear that she is not his mother. Yog had planted her. Sahil wants to meet Juhi’s uncle. Monica calls Yog and makes him listen to his own-recorded audiotape, where he promised Monica so many things in life. Yog senses blackmail. He rushes to Monica. She emotionally blackmails Yog. Kalesh tells Sahil about Yog and Monica’s relationship. Monica is Yog’s keep.

Amanat
Feb. 22, 8.30 p.m.
Kapoor and Gayatri argue about Inder’s marriage. Gayatri is against the marriage, but Kapoor is all for it, while their argument reaches a crescendo they hear a voice saying not to fight on “my behalf as everything is over”. The argument stops and there is silence, Inder comes down and sways the empty bottle. It rolls down the stairs and falls at their feet. Gayatri lifts the bottle and is shocked to learn that it’s an empty bottle of sleeping pills, Inder had consumed. Inder falls, Gayatri starts weeping, froth comes from Inder’s mouth and is rushed to the hospital. This new spread like a wild fire. All rush to the hospital.

Daayre
Feb. 24, 2.00 p.m.
Shakuntala is relieved to know that she has not killed the man and Pavan Gupta is assured of her loyalty. Ajay consoles Jenny and leaves her in Nancy’s care. Nancy tells him that she’s happy to see that he has a heart. Later, Maya tries to make Ajay realise his love for Nancy. Rohit meets Sharda for Simi’s news, but is sent away. Soon he finds out that Shakuntala is meeting Pavan Gupta at a certain place. What does he do with the knowledge?

Aashirwaad
Feb. 23, 8.30 p.m.
Ruma narrates everything to Vandana and she advises that they should momentarily give up the idea of shifting to a new house. Preeti agrees to move in with Vishaaka. Preeti informs Deshmukh, Radha and Ameeta about her decision. She dissuades Deshmukh from informing Chaudhary, as she will handle it herself. Preeti moves in with Vishaaka. Aparna requests Chowdhary to bring Preeti back home. Chowdhary is shocked to learn that Preeti is staying with Vishaaka. Vishaaka speaks to Dinesh convincing him to get back with Preeti. Ruma takes advantage of the situation saying that since Chowdhary was upset about Preeti moving, they should postpone their shifting. Vandana warns Sunny to stay away from Ruma and threatens him. Sunny defies her saying that he is scared of no one.

 

 

 

 



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