December 29, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): Indias only successful crossover star in Hollywood- Anil Kapoor, unveiled the DVD of 24: Season 8 - the final season of the American television series 24. The suave star, currently rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tom Cruise (for Mission Impossible 4) launched the DVD on Friday, 24th December at the Planet M store in Powai, Mumbai. The DVD was released by Excel Home Entertainment. The ageless actor who also celebrated his birthday on the same day interacted with audiences and the media and autographed DVDs for fans and also spoke about his experience while working with the team of 24.
The effervescent star, who has received rave reviews for his stint in the last season from the American media, spoke at length about his experience with 24 and his forthcoming ventures in Hollywood. Omar Hassan (The character played by Anil Kapoor), the President of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK) was hailed by Los Angeles Times as the most promising performance in Season 8.
The actor who has appeared on the prestigious Today Show on NBC and is been seen as a representative of Indian Diaspora in the west has widened the audience base of the show in India. Says Anil Kapoor, I am amazed at the following the series garners in India. The addictive nature of the narrative and the relentless plot twists in the political thriller are the hallmarks of the show.
The DVD was released by Excel Home Entertainment at Planet M and is packed with host of riveting features. Amit Gupta, COO ,Planet M says, 24 has always been a fantastic offering and with the addition of Mr.Kapoor , it just gets more exciting . Its the finale season and we are overjoyed to have the launch for the same at Planet M.
The DVD is available at all leading stores across the country at Rs. 1,499.00.
About 24 - Season 8: 24 - Season 8 is the final season of the American serial television series 24. Anil Kapoor debuts on the American television series as President Omar Hassan. The story is set after 18 months of Season 7, which involves Jack Bauer contending with assassination threats made during a peace conference between President of the United States Allison Taylor and President Omar Hassan of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK), a country similar to Iran. Kamistani terrorists, resentful of America and disappointed at Hassan's willingness to concede their attempts at developing nuclear weapons, turn against their country with the secret aid of the Russian mob, first attempting to assassinate Hassan and then to strike at America directly. Jack discovers the true masterminds behind the successful yet impromptu assassination of both president Hassan and Renee Walker are people working within the Russian government, and is willing to bring the culprits to justice at the cost of a third world war.
About Excel Home Entertainment:
Excel Home Entertainment is Indias leading Home Entertainment Company and licensee/distributor for Twentieth Century Fox, MGM, HIT Entertainment, among others in India and also has the largest DVD catalogue in the country. In the recent past, Excel Home Entertainment has successfully forayed into local Hindi content distribution with critically acclaimed films PARINEETA, KHAMOSH PANI, CORPORATE, BANARAS, DOR, and AMU. Excel Home Entertainment has also released Aamir Khan Productions LAGAAN and PEEPLI LIVE (Currently). With its innovative and out-of-the-box marketing and distribution strategies, Excel Home Entertainment has been instrumental in the growth of the home entertainment industry in India.
About Planet M
Planet M is part of the VIDEOCON GROUP a fortune 500 company acquired from Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd . Planet M is present in 32 cities with over 200 outlets. Planet M is a specialty retail with Entertainment, Mobile , Lifestyle and Leisure Space.
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--Showbiz PR Wire