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Zee Television


Mehndi Tere Naam Ki
Dec. 20,
Raj is waiting for Pooja at the airport and so is his friend to tactfully give a packet to Pooja. Rahul’s mother is unwell so he decides to be with her and also turns down Rina’s invitation to see a play. Rina and her parents come to see Sarita, who asks Rita to take Rahul out for a change. Rina tells Rahul about their parents plan of getting them married and Rahul tells Rina all about Kajol. Rahul decides to never marry anyone and tells this to Rina. Rina tells her parents that Rahul loves Kajol. Akshat calls Chopra to tell him to offer 25 per cent commission to Muskaan out of the profits the boutique is making because of her.

Chopra gives Muskaan her salary cheque along with the commission. Muskaan calls up Akshat and shares this news with him. He wants a dinner party. Custom officers stops Pooja, Raj at the airport. They check Pooja’s documents and let her go. Raj is relieved.

Amanat
Dec. 21, 8.30 p.m.
Ahmed tells Lahore that the meeting with Apte was very positive. Bunty overhears and excitedly phones Inder saying that Baras marriage is finalised and that there line is clear. Gayatri questions Inder about Bunty, he confesses his love for her. Kapoor says they would go to Lahori’s house and finalise everything. In Apte’s house preparations are being made for Gauri and Manoj’s engagement. Everybody is expecting Manoj — Apte gets upset and phones Manoj who picks up the phone but says that Manoj is not available and also advises him not to disturb Manoj’s studies. The engagement is postponed, Apte goes to Nagpur and finds out that he had not spoken to the principal at all. The principal summons Manoj.

Aashirwaad
Dec. 22,
Aparna and Gajendra decide not to let Chowdhary know about Ruma’s clandestine meetings with Sunny. Ameeta assures Preeti that she will speak to Dinesh regarding his changed attitude towards her. Preeti is shocked to see Dinesh leaving her house. Chowdhary is shocked to see Vijay and Sunny together when he comes to return the money. Aparna tells Radhey about Deepali before the Jains arrive to meet them and are surprised to learn about Geeta’s death. Gajendra arrives to meet Ruma at the club and grabs her by her hand to take her home. Ruma is forced to admit about Sunny in front of Chowdhary and she also discloses about Subhash and Ameeta. Ameeta tells Preeti that Dinesh had indeed changed.

Ittefaq
Dec. 22,
Roshni reaches JD’s house and tells him that she would be staying with him. Vijay warns Roshni that her attitude was wrong. It would create more misunderstanding between her and JD. But she continues to persuade JD that he should change his mind and accept her. JD visits Verma’s house and Shraddha requests him to get her a job. Roshni waits for JD at home and she is surprised when Vijay tells her that JD shifted to a hotel.

Alvida Darling
Dec. 24
Frustrated at the delay of their divorce, Rahul and Meera push their lawyers for an early divorce. They give their lawyers an ultimatum; a large amount of fees or out of their case. Spurned, the lawyers kidnap Judge Kho-te’s niece. Khote thinks it is a plot of Rahul and Meera. The police come into the picture. How will Judge Khote’s niece return? Will the police arrest Rahul and Meera?

Chingaari
Dec. 21
Madhu returns from the hospital. Deepak asks for Sahai palace. Sulochna and Aarti beg Kabra to stop Deepak from taking the Sahai palace. As Uma tries to stop Deepak, ,he hits her. Sulochna agrees to give Sahai palace to Deepak.

Agnichakra
D0ec. 24, 10.00 p.m.
A well-known jeweller of Jaipur, who had business transactions mainly with foreigners, as he exported the jewellry, was robbed once at his shop of jewellry worth quite a few lakhs. After this incident, he started carrying his bag of jewellry, back home every evening and took it back to the shop, in the morning. In the city a young graduate engineer, who had just finished his graduation, was looking out for a job, his other unemployed friends gave him this suggestion to rob the jeweller and they could make good money. They planned the whole operation and one evening overpowered the jeweller, shot him point blank and ran away with the jewellers bag. On investigation, police nabbed the young boy and his accomplices from Delhi. He got life imprisonment from the session’s court, which was confirmed by the high court.

Samay
Dec. 26,
In the car Kartik senses something wrong with Tupi’s mood. Amma refuses to sell the land and leaves the room. Sadhana goes after her only to find her eating chaat at a roadside vendor. In Delhi, Ashish is surprised to learn that they have some ancestral property which could fetch few lakhs of rupees. He asks Abhay for a loan. In Mumbai, Bhayya tells Sadhana that marrying off a daughter is an art. Though Kartik’s family had not asked for a dowry, they nevertheless expected Girish to give expensive gifts to compensate for the dowry. Hence he wanted to spend at least Rs 4-5 lakhs in the marriage to insure Tupi’s future.

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Sony Television



Choodiyaan
Dec. 25, 8.30 p.m.
Rushali purchases more bangles form Choodiwala. Aunty tells Manav to buy fresh roses for Meghna. Manav goes to college with the roses. Meghna tears the painting in front of Manav. Rachna and Meghna argue about Manav. Rushali eats the sleeping pills accidentally.

Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen
Dec. 25, 7.30 p.m.
If the snobbish Richa, daughter of Jeetubhai & Urmila (a typical Gujarati couple) wins Miss SNDT crown!!! And she is being offered a lead role in a film!! How will the conservative Jeetubhai & Urmila react? What role the societywala play to fulfil Richa’s dream?

Saaya
Dec. 25, 10.00 p.m.
An impatient Jagatnarayan blackmails Sinha to help him in stopping the Sudha-Karan wedding, if he does not want the world to know about Shekhar. Devyani tells Karan that he can get married to Sudha in court, but Kamiya asks him to give Sudha some time. Sudha wishes to talk to Jagatnarayan but he does not give her a chance. When he sees that Sinha has not acted upon his threat, Jagatnarayan goes to his house and makes Sinha panic by almost spilling the beans in front of Kamiya. Sinha succumbs under the pressure and calls Col. to lay an unthinkable condition if the Shekhar-Kamiya wedding has to take place.

Milan
Dec. 21, 8.40 p.m.
Chanchal enters Ravi’s house and is upset hearing Ravi talk about Chanchal. Chanchal and Ravi share an intimate moment as she stitches his shirt button. Dolly confesses her love for Ravi to her father (Prem). During the Dholak ceremony when everybody is singing and dancing Daljit deliberately stamps Chanchal’s feet and slaps Daljit for his misbehaviour. Bhupinder feels insulted and says that he would have left immediately had it not been the marriage.

Lajja
Dec. 22, 10.00 p.m.
Anand has come to know of Aarti’s miscarriage and feels guilty about it. Dada and Dadi are still unaware of the rape incident. Ganga tries to commit suicide when the nurse and Aarti comes and stops her. She consoles Ganga and tries to speak to her but she does not reply. Aarti is pleading her to say something. Ganga struggles to say something but... what happens to Ganga? Will the world hear her story?

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Siski
Dec. 20, 8.30 p.m.
Anu goes to the hospital to inquire about Balraj’s health. Anu gets upset and leaves since Balraj behaves rude and curt. Pixie tells Balraj that he should thank her for saving his life, he then calls her and apologises to her on behalf of his friend. Anu’s mother, Urmila whines and cribs at home that Anu does not consider any proposal she gets for her. At the same time, Maj Sood gets his sister’s proposal for Pixie to Col. Balraj. Pixie refuses and tells Balraj not to even mention this to Biji (his mother).

Ma Shakti
Dec. 21, 8.00 p.m.
Devrishi Narad officiates as her father at Gauri’s farewell function when she leaves with Shiv after her marriage. Daksha does not come out of his chamber. Narad is not only pleased to officiate for Daksha but genuinely believes that those who have daughters are lucky indeed.

Bhagwan Shiv take Gauri to mount Kailash and builds a palace for her there. He appoints Bhairav to look after Gauri’s comforts and security.
Back at her father’s abode arrangements are being made to celebrate the 60th birthday of Daksha. Everyone is invited except Bhagwan Shiv. Gauri is eager to attend the function and requests Bhagwan Shiv to take her there. Shiv refuses to attend a function to which he has not been invited but sends Gauri, who is escorted by Gaurav and his guards. Having reached her parents home Gauri pleads with Daksh to invite Bhagwan Shiv as he too is his son-in-law. Daksha refuses to do so and retorts that even Gauri’s presence at the function is not welcome because she has come uninvited. Gauri is stunned....

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Nine Gold - DD 2

Meri Mrs. Chanchala
Dec. 25, 7.3 p.m.
Shrikant is a hard core fan of Milli a TV Anchor who hosts ‘Milli’s Show’. He doesn’t like to get disturbed while watching the show. Chanchala always envies Milli and asks herself ‘‘usme itna kya hai?’’ Shrikant wins a prize on Milli show, which is a candlelight dinner with Milli. Chanchala decides to thwart their rendezvous. Does she succeed?

Piyaa Binaa
Dec. 25, 8.30 p.m.
Madhu asks Rahul what happened at Simran’s house but Rahul does not say anything. Simran asks Sharma not to sell the house. But Sharma prevails upon her to do so. Rashmi asks Ravi to shift to Mahi’s house. Mahi tells everything to Malhotra. Sharma goes off to see the property dealer. Simran sees him off. Malhotra goes to Rahul’s house. Malhotra apologises on behalf of Rajani. Sharma is with the property dealer. Malhotra sees him there.

Jaaneman Jaaneman
Dec. 26, 7.30 p.m.
Maya is looking for a way to get into Ambika’s good books at work. She decides to take up Ambika’s favourite charity cause. A small lie leads to a bigger lie and soon she finds herself trapped in web of lies. A clueless Maya is soon guiding Ambika’s charity organisation. But how long can the deception last?

Smriti
Dec. 26, 9.00 p.m.
Natasha with her mother Sulochana, comes to meet Sandhya in the hospital. The police are able to trace the owner of the mobile phone used during the murder. A team of doctors recommend re-creation of the accident sequence so as to help Sandhya remember her past.

Mamla Gadbad Hai
Dec.22, 7.30 p.m.
Doctor Uncle invites Chatterjee and family for dinner. Ajay is also excited to go there but Riya tells him that as he is not a part of their family he cannot come with them. Ajay feels hurt. Chatterjee and the other members of the family request him to come along with them but he refuses to go.

Patang
Dec. 26, 9.30 p.m.
Badal calls up Pasricha, the lawyer, for an appointment. He then calls up Arvind and informs him about the appointment. Megha asks her mother if she likes Indu. Mala tells Megha that Badal is interested in marrying Indu. Arvind is ready to go to the lawyer but has an argument with Aarti on Badal’s interference on the matter. Indu gets an anonymous call to meet at some isolated location.

Zindagi Milkar Bitayenge
Dec. 27, 8.30 p.m.
Gullu is working in the office with dedication when Manohar tells him that he doesn’t need to work overtime. Gullu says he can’t go before he finishes. Then he meets Pooja and tells her to come back to office as he has finished his pending work. At home Vikram is waiting for Gullu. He praises Gullu for his work. Gullu is surprised to know that it’s Pooja who had informed him about this.

Nargis
Dec. 22, 8.30 p.m.
Arsalan clarifies with Yawar that his fiancee’s name being the same as his daughter’s name was a mere coincidence. Tensed, Zafar along with Arif arrive at Arsalan’s house and insist on seeing the house. Nargis sees them arrive and is petrified. Arif notices Nargis’s dupatta and gets suspicious.

Chonch Ladi Re Chonch
Dec. 24, 8.30 p.m.
The pest control people are a Baadmi’s house. So she comes and stays with the Professor for two days. During these two days, she makes Professor’s life miserable. She also starts visiting the tenants and tries to damage their things, putting on an act of innocence. Can the Professor and his tenants find a way to rid themselves of Baadmi?

Hum Bhi To Hain Tumhare
Dec. 22, 8.00 p.m.
Janardhan Thakur comes with his daughter Rachna’s marriage proposal to Kabir’s house. Kabir remembers the happy times he had spent with Janardhan Thakur’s family. But then what had gone wrong between them? Find out in this episode of Hum Bhi To Hain Tumhare.

Tedhe Medhe Sapnay
Dec. 24, 9.00 p.m.
Hearing the girls talk in fluent English, Bimla develops a complex. Everyone tries to teach her English in bits. Soon Bimla thinks she has mastered the language, and while answering a phone call she speaks in English. It is in fact an IT officer, who misinterprets her. Soon the IT team comes to raid their homes.

 

Discovery Channel

Sea Legends - The Men Of The Big Rock
Dec. 20, 10.30 p.m.
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Futuna Island is in the south of the archipelago once known as The New Hebrides. Originally Polynesian, Futuna’s inhabitants have maintained a love for the sea and an ability to take a great part of their nourishment from it. The men of Futuna have adjusted to the hostile environment of the island consists of many steep cliffs of different levels with sharp drops. To travel around the island, or from village to village, the inhabitants have had to set up wooden ladders or vines in order to access otherwise unreachable areas. They must be repaired constantly because of damage from rockslides and storms. This episode introduces viewers to the Futuna and their way of life.

Lonely Planet V - Mexico City
Dec. 22, 5.00 p.m.
Join traveller Justine Shapiro as she wanders through Mexico City. Beginning in Zocalo square, the second largest in the world, Justine explores the 3000 years of civilisation through Aztec, Spanish and Colonial time. From aura-cleaning witches to bullfighting and football fanatics, Justine meets an eclectic group of people who show her the best spots to buy silver and glass, eat chillies and energy-supplying insects, and even find her way to a butterfly sanctuary! She finishes her stay at an ancient Christian passion play where she celebrates with the group and finally breaks a pinata.

Rescue Kids: Black Magic
Dec. 24, 11.00 p.m.
Eclipse, a Black Panther that has been having trouble performing in a travelling magic act is brought to Kinyonga for a check-up. When the panther’s owner, the Great Illusion ignores Dr H.’s medical advice to retire Eclipse, the kids get jobs working the magic show so they can keep an eye on the panther. They soon discover that the trick she performs in hurting her and if she continues to perform she could be permanently damaged. Meanwhile,Martin is obsessed with squirrels outside of his window.

Travellers-Highland Games
Dec. 23, 10.00 p.m.
Telephone pole tossing, axe throwing, and other outrageous athletic draw more than 20,000 Scottish-Americans to the Blue Ride Mountains for the Highland Games. Armed with bagpipes and kilts, the Travellers get a crash course in Scottish heritage, join in the games, and attend a traditional Scottish wedding.

Wild Discovery - Siberian Survivors - A Tale of Two foxes
Dec. 25, 7.00 p.m.
The inhabitants of two Siberian islands are experts in Arctic survival. Both Arctic foxes and red foxes are practiced at finding food even in the long, bleak winter, but their lives here are only possible because of summer. It’s just a fleeting respite from the months of howling storms and freezing cold, but it is incredibly rich, attracting thousands of seasonal visitors to reap its bounty. For creatures like sea birds, ravens and eagles, the islands are just a temporary breeding ground. But they are home all year round for others, like foxes, who are quick to take advantage of the masses of summer migrants enjoying the short season of plenty. While the islands and the air and the seas around them teem with life, the permanent residents must prepare for the hard months ahead. They have only this one brief chance to stop up for another winter on edge of survival.

 

Discovery Channel

O’Shea’s Big Adventure - Back To The Jungle
Dec. 20, 8.00 p.m.
The mouth of the largest river in the world boasts an island the size of Switzerland, and island that’s not only huge but extremely unusual. The Amazon in such a giant and powerful river that massive jungle trees (and with them flora and fauna) are carried hundreds of miles downstream and cast like matchsticks on the shores of islands in its river mouth. So islands like the Ilha Marajo could be expected to show the same sort of flora and fauna as the Amazon basin itself but this island is different. It’s thought to boast two rare, distinct and localised anacondas-half of all the known species of anaconda in the world.

Fit For The Wild - Adapted To The Flood Plains
Dec. 23, 8.00 p.m.
Once the greatest lake in Africa, Makgadikgadi salt pan is dry and desolate for much of the year. But overnight, it is miraculously transformed into a watery oasis for a short-lived season of plenty.

The Planet’s Funniest Animals
Dec. 22, 6.00 p.m.
The Planet’s Funniest Animals is half-hour peek into the hilarious lives of the world’s most talented and entertaining individuals-animals! Each week, hilarious clips from around the world will be presented in such offbeat features as The Dog Etiquette Guide, Amazing and Pointless Animal Tricks, Pig Soap Opera and Animals Who Think They're Human. Watching the Planet’s Funniest Animals is like having a million crazy pets right in your own living room-only you don’t get as much hair on your couch.

X Creature
Dec. 24, 10.00 p.m.
Scientists explore the evidence surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, from the shore of Loch Ness to the heart of Australia. Viewers examine the romance, hype and hoaxes, and study other reptile in search of clues. Growing over 18 meters, few people have ever seen a Giant Squid. Scientists search for new clues to the world’s largest invertebrate predator.

Monkey Business
Dec. 25, 8.00 p.m.
Monkey Business is a soap opera with a twist - the series goes behind the scenes to follow the trials, romances and rescues at Monkey World, a unique wildlife sanctuary in Dorset, England. Run by an American husband and wife team, Monkey World houses the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. Viewers meet Jeremy Keeling, the head keeper who hasn’t had a day off in decades, Charlie, the nutty chimp and Paddy, his protector. The series travels to Spain, Turkey and Holland to rescue mistreated chimps and bring them to the sanctuary. Monkey World’s success stories will renew viewer’s hope in human’s ability to save the planet’s wildlife.

Really Wild Show
Dec. 26, 4.30 p.m.
While Howie tries to prove that humans can fly, Michaela visits the largest aquarium in the world the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Nick experiments with the minute creatures that live on people’s bodies.

 

 

 



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