Salman, Aamir take to small screen

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have patched up and they are good friends now. But when it comes to promoting their films, they stand in competition with each other.

Aug 04, 2010 11:04 IST
  • We all know that Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have patched up and are good friends now. But when it comes to promoting their films, the competition between the two still continues.
    We all know that Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have patched up and are good friends now. But when it comes to promoting their films, the competition between the two still continues.
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  • While Salman Khan used the <i>Bigg Boss</i> platform to promote his forthcoming film <I>Dabangg</I>, Aamir took to <i>Indian Idol</i> to promote his home production <I>Peepli Live</I>.
    While Salman Khan used the Bigg Boss platform to promote his forthcoming film Dabangg, Aamir took to Indian Idol to promote his home production Peepli Live.
  • Earlier, there were rumours that either Shah Rukh Khan or Akshay Kumar will be zeroed in on as the <I>Bigg Boss 4</I> host. But it's Salman Khan who'll be the next host of the popular reality show.
    Earlier, there were rumours that either Shah Rukh Khan or Akshay Kumar will be zeroed in on as the Bigg Boss 4 host. But it's Salman Khan who'll be the next host of the popular reality show.
  • Considering that the channel has plans to launch <i>Bigg Boss</i> in October, there might also be a clash with <I>Kaun Banega Crorepati 4</I>, the promos of which have already gone on air.
    Considering that the channel has plans to launch Bigg Boss in October, there might also be a clash with Kaun Banega Crorepati 4, the promos of which have already gone on air.
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  • A source said, "We are not sure when exactly will <I>Bigg Boss</I> go on air, but we plan to launch it in October for sure."
    A source said, "We are not sure when exactly will Bigg Boss go on air, but we plan to launch it in October for sure."
  • The dates to air the show are still to be worked out.
    The dates to air the show are still to be worked out.
  • <I>Bigg Boss</I> is the Indian version of popular British reality show <I>Big Brother</I>.
    Bigg Boss is the Indian version of popular British reality show Big Brother.
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  • It has celebrity contestants locked in a house under the surveillance of multiple cameras for a period of three months without any contact with the outside world.
    It has celebrity contestants locked in a house under the surveillance of multiple cameras for a period of three months without any contact with the outside world.
  • Its past three seasons were hosted by Arshad Warsi, Shilpa Shetty and Amitabh Bachchan, respectively. Salman Khan is the host for the fourth season.
    Its past three seasons were hosted by Arshad Warsi, Shilpa Shetty and Amitabh Bachchan, respectively. Salman Khan is the host for the fourth season.
  • Salman came in his <i>Dabangg</i> get-up for the press conference.
    Salman came in his Dabangg get-up for the press conference.
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  • He interacted with fans and spoke about the reality show <I>Bigg Boss</I>.
    He interacted with fans and spoke about the reality show Bigg Boss.
  • As television has become a good medium for promotion, Salman Khan tried to make the most of it.
    As television has become a good medium for promotion, Salman Khan tried to make the most of it.
  • Meanwhile, Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan took to the small screen to promote his home production <I>Peepli Live</I>.
    Meanwhile, Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan took to the small screen to promote his home production Peepli Live.
  • He along with the cast of Peepli Live</i> will feature on <I>Indian Idol</I>.
    He along with the cast of Peepli Live will feature on Indian Idol.
  • Actor Omkar Das Manikpuri, who plays <I>Natha</I> in <I>Peepli Live</I>, poses for the camera with actor Raghubir Yadav.
    Actor Omkar Das Manikpuri, who plays Natha in Peepli Live, poses for the camera with actor Raghubir Yadav.
  • Judge Sunidhi Chauhan looking gorgeous in a black saree.
    Judge Sunidhi Chauhan looking gorgeous in a black saree.
  • Aamir Khan received a warm welcome.
    Aamir Khan received a warm welcome.
  • Actor Raghubir Yadav, who plays <I>Budhia</I> in <I>Peepli Live</I>, attended the show <I>Indian Idol</I>.
    Actor Raghubir Yadav, who plays Budhia in Peepli Live, attended the show Indian Idol.