Anil-Vidya launch zoOm in USA

India’s #1 Bollywood channel and Times Now, India’s most watched English News channel, were launched recently in North America, adding many more South Asian fans and viewers to its kitty. With this launch in USA and Canada, the two channels are now available in sixteen countries around the world.
It was amidst great fanfare that Anil Kapoor and Vidya Balan addressed the launch press conference to the world press at the Mariott Marquis, Times Square, New York.With many local celebrities and dignitaries in attendance, the stars were put on the hot seat with a rocking LIVE ‘Encounter’ that entertained and charmed the elite audience. Among the big names in attendance were the Indian Counsel General, the NYC senator, City Comptroller of NYC and the Speaker of NJ assembly, amongst others.
When asked if women in Hollywood are hotter than our B-town beauties, Anil proudly said, “I think the women back home are hotter.” Talking about the paparazzi culture in Hollywood, adding his usual dash of humour, he said, “I can walk on the streets anywhere in the world, nobody recognises me. No paparazzi follows me. Only zoOm follows me around the world.” While AK spoke about the Hollywood-Bollywood wedlock, Vidya was questioned about her recent lip-lock (almost) with Rani Mukherji. Looking resplendent in her trademark Indian avatar, she said, “You know that was a mock kiss. I’m setting the record straight, I love men, and we’re actresses, so we were just having a good time. Talking about her choice in men, she confessed, “The only Hollywood actor I would like to date is George Clooney, even if he is 80 years old.”