Vh1 in search for India’s biggest Michael Jackson Fan

Media News

New Delhi, August 21, 2009

Get ready to ‘SCREAM’ as Vh1 is about to ‘Rock your world’! Vh1, India’s only international entertainment channel is giving you the chance of a lifetime with the ‘The Search For India’s Biggest Michael Jackson Fan’ contest! The winner will represent India as MJ’s biggest fan and will be presented with the incredible opportunity to pay his/her last respects to the legend at his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Not only that; Vh1 further gives an opportunity to fans, where they can also pay homage by sending in a ribbon and a note in memory of Michael Jackson and it will be delivered to the Walk of Fame. All one has to do is simply SMS MJ to 56882 for further details and you might just be the lucky one.

Expanding on this unique initiative, Ferzad Palia, Associate General Manager, Vh1 India says "No amount of praise can possibly befit the legend that lived. We at Vh1 want to give our viewers the opportunity to express their love for the King of Pop with this once in a life time opportunity."

Michael Jackson left his mark on the world with his extraordinary dance and music as well as his exceptional stage presence. He created a fan following like never before and inspired numerous artists, breaking new grounds for talent from his very first step into the music industry. Honored as ‘Artist of the Decade’ by former U.S President George H.W. Bush, Jackson is the third best selling artist of all time with over 750 million records sold. Despite the fact that he was generally rolling in controversies and his life was constantly under the microscope, Michael Jackson dedicated his life to entertaining people. It is definitely safe to say with utmost certainty that Michael Jackson’s legacy will continue to live on despite his shocking and untimely death.

Also in August, don’t miss a Jackson special on Vh1 every week, with special insights, episodes and inside stories on his life. Gear up for the ‘Michael Jackson: Video Shuffle’, ‘Greatest TV moments’ and ‘Michael Jackson: A Tribute’. Vh1 brings an end to this very special month with an 8-hour special on his Birthday, where all the shows are stacked up in addition to the ‘Michael Jackson: Official All Time Top 40’ on August 29th, 4 pm onwards.

And that’s not all, in keeping with the universal theme of celebrating the life of legendary artist and icon, Michael Jackson, Vh1 will throw the OFFICIAL Michael Jackson Tribute Party at popular hangouts in Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. With a complete MJ ambience, each night will begin with the screening of never before seen MJ concerts followed by his greatest hit videos back to back, combined with exclusive MJ merchandise to be won!

So tune in for the best of MJ all through August, exclusively on Vh1.

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Nupur Bhardwaj

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