happy diwali: Aamna Sharif and Ronit Royramp rage: Preity Zintafirst of a kind: A moment from Vicky Aur Vetaal

n The Lycra MTV Style Awards 2006 has tied up with the much-awaited Diwali release Jaan-e-Mann to add more style and glamour to its already impressive line-up of stylish people at this year’s show. So, the ramp is sure to rock as the stunning Preity Zinta, the sexy Salman Khan and the cool Akshay Kumar do the catwalk this Saturday at the NCPA, Homi Bhabha Auditorium in Mumbai.

Commenting on the association, Jaan-e-Mann producer Sajid Nadiadwala said: “The film is my most grand production to date and there could not have been a more befitting platform than the MTV Style Awards for the first-ever live showcase of my film. Not only does it constitute the most stylish icons of the country from across films and fashion, it also offers Jaan-e-Mann an opportunity to reach out to the young audience in a very stylised and grand manner.”

The showcase by the Jaan-e-Mann stars will only add to the already glamorous event that will feature designers Neeta Lulla, Ritu Kumar, JJ Valaya, Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna and Suneet Verma. They will present their lines in keeping with the theme for this year — Celebrating Style.

And the host for the evening? Karan Johar, who else!

n This Diwali turns brighter as STAR PLUS brings for its viewers a two-hour special Diwali Dhamaka, this Saturday from 7 pm.

The Viranis, Agarwals, Lambas and all the other family members of the STAR Parivaar get together under one roof to celebrate the festival. They all will be seen jiving to the rhythmic beats of the latest Bollywood numbers in their best ghagra-cholis and sherwanis.

From Sangeeta Ghosh and Saakshi Tanwar dancing to Dholna and Kangana re to Urvashi and Indroneil getting jiggy with the Omkara numbers Beedi and Namak, it will be one big spectacle on the small screen. Leading the sequences will be seniors Smriti Irani and Ronit Roy joined by Kahiin To Hoga lead Aamna Sharif. The three will jive to the chartbuster of the season, Rock n roll soniye.

Hosting the show for the evening will be the ravishing Rakshanda Khan and the funny Ali Asgar. So, don’t miss the galaxy of stars from STAR Parivaar as they step down for the biggest dhamaka on television this Saturday.

n Disney Channel has just launched its first major original production in Vicky Aur Vetaal on October 8. This is the channel’s first original live action series in Hindi.

“We seek to strengthen connections with kids and their families by developing creative, quality local content that reflects the lives of the local audiences,” said Nicky Parkinson, senior vice-president and managing director, Walt Disney Television International (Asia Pacific). “This major initiative is a strong step forward in establishing Disney Channel further as a committed local player in this country, and also a reflection of the Walt Disney Company’s commitment to seeking more from the global marketplace.”

A modern day spin-off of an ancient Indian tale, Vicky Aur Vetaal is a comedy, featuring the tale of two unlikely heroes, both reluctantly stuck with each other and constantly getting into and out of trouble. Seasoned kids programming director Suraj Rao, Parineeta music duo Shantanu Moitra and Swanand Kirkire, singer Babul Supriyo and production house Cinevistaas Limited have joined forces with Disney Channel to produce this original series.

Airing every Sunday at 10.30 am, Vicky Aur Vetaal is “meant to contemporise and keep it relevant to today’s generation”.

In a unique theme-driven marketing campaign, Disney has targeted touch-points at McDonalds and other outlets frequented by kids.