UTV syndicates satellite rights for 27 films to Colors 

By Taran Adarsh, December 3, 2008 - 10:15 IST

UTV has signed a satellite syndication deal with Colors (a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group), under which it has licensed rights for 27 films on a non-exclusive basis for India and overseas. The movies, which will be telecast on Colors in the coming months, include JODHAA AKBAR, RACE, LIFE IN A METRO, MUMBAI MERI JAAN, A WEDNESDAY and WELCOME TO SAJJANPUR. Colors would be the second broadcaster for airing these films after UTV Movies.

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