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Eros
International’s Om Shanti Om- on the Apple iTunes video Store

Mumbai,
London, New York, 11 November 2009: Eros
International Plc
(“Eros”), a major Indian media
and entertainment
company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London
Stock Exchange, announced that what is believed to be the first full
length Bollywood film, is now available in the UK on the Apple iTunes
Video Store with further territory roll outs over the coming months.
This honour goes to Eros’ “Om
Shanti Om”,
which reached number one in the coveted International Box Office
Chart when it was released in cinemas.

Eros
Music , Eros’ music label, has been distributing music tracks on
the Apple iTunes Music Store for a number of years and these tracks
regularly feature in the Top 50 of the iTunes World Music section.
Indian film content consumers will now have the option to download
film as well as music and it is hoped that the Apple iTunes platform
will help introduce a whole new audience to Bollywood
films.

Apple
iTunes is fast becoming the world’s leading sources for online film
downloads. Movies and TV shows purchased or rented from iTunes can be
played on a number of devices like Apple’s Macintosh, Windows PCs,
the iPhone, some iPod models as well as the Apple TV.

Manu
Kaushish, Senior Vice President of New Media stated “

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Brace yourself for a magical ride this October as 2009's most awaited film “ALADIN” is here to transport you into a fascinating world full of hope, love and friendship where all your dreams & wishes can turn into reality!

Amidst much glamour & fanfare, Eros International revealed the first look of their forthcoming film “Aladin” yesterday at Taj Lands End, Bandra.

Mr.Biren Ghose from Eros International, along with Director Sujoy Ghosh and actors Riteish Deshmukh & Jacqueline Fernandez introduced the Aladin promo to the press fraternity, which was followed by a loud & cheerful applause.

The production house also announced a mega tie-up with Godrej Appliances to launch the Godrej-Aladin “Make A Wish” offer. This is one of the biggest possible consumer promotion schemes in India where 3 major wishes of the Indian consumers could be granted on purchase of Godrej appliances this festive season:

Wish No. 1 – Act in the next Bollywood Blockbuster
Wish No. 2 – Dinner with Amitabh Bachchan
Wish No. 3 – Free Home Appliance

Godrej will also be sharing a part of their revenues from this offer to the “Make-A-Wish-Foundation”.

Ms. Jyoti Deshpande, COO & Commercial Director, Eros International said, “Aladin is a fun filled modern day adaptation of the timeless classic which promises to entertain the entire family. We are very excited with our strategic brand tie-up with Godrej Appliances to promote our film synergistically as well as bring a little bit of magic to people's lives this festive season”.

Director Sujoy Ghosh commented, “Like Aladin, each one of us would love to have a Genie in our lives. This initiative will not only fulfill wishes of some lucky people but will also bring smiles to several children, which is a truly commendable gesture.”

Commenting on the tie-up, Riteish Deshmukh said, “It is an honour to portray the role of a boy hero in this contemporary take of the classic story. The journey to finding the magic within is the transformation everyone seeks. Godrej Appliances is extending this further through this wonderful contest to everyone”.

Debutante actress Jacqueline Fernandez added, “Playing Jasmine in my movie debut, in this classic family love story retold was a wish come true. This Diwali, Godrej's offer to its customers gives you a chance to make your wish come true as well!”

Speaking at the launch of the Godrej Appliances “Godrej Aladdin Make a Wish Offer,” Mr. Kamal Nandi, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Godrej Appliances, said, “Eros International's upcoming movie Aladin is all about being granted surprise wishes which you never imagined. We see the theme of this movie as a perfect fit with our desire to give our customers more value and that is why we have tied up with them for this Make-a-Wish offer.”

About “Aladin”
Starring Amitabh Bachchan as Genius – The Genie, Riteish Deshmukh as Aladin and Sanjay Dutt as 'Ringmaster', Aladin is a contemporary look at the classic fairy tale where Riteish plays the title character.

'Aladin' also marks the debut of Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandes who is paired opposite Riteish.

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, Aladin is the story of a boy who faces ridicule at every stage of his life because he shares his name with the protagonist of the famous fairy-tale. In the film, Aladin is a shy, young man, constantly bullied by a certain gang of boys in his college. He secretly loves his classmate Jasmine (Jacqueline) but never musters the courage to tell her about it.

One day, through a twist of fate, the incredible “Genius” (Genie) lands up in his life and all hell breaks loose for Aladin! That genie refuses to leave Aladin alone and follows him everywhere, unwilling to leave w

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