'Killing Jesus' to premiere on TV on Good Friday (TV Snippets)

A story exploring the political, social and historical collusions that led to crucifixion of Jesus Christ -- "Killing Jesus" -- will premiere on the small screen on Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion, on April 3.

The three-hour documentary, which combines cinematography with intimate storytelling, will be brought to television by National Geographic Channel.

The documentary, produced by Scott Free Productions and based on the New York Times best-selling book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, will dive inside the historical story of how a man whose messages and preaching led to his persecution and execution by a group of conspirators who saw him as a threat to their power.

By showing the film, the channel plans to put familiar Biblical characters under a new lens to give them layers of meaning.

Actors like Kelsey Grammer, Stephen Moyer and Haaz Sleiman feature in the documentary.

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Mohan's fascination with the magic world

Actor Mohan Kapoor will be seen as a magician in a special episode of TV show "Maan Na Maan, Main Tera Mehmaan". The actor says the art of magic has always fascinated him.

"I was delighted to play a magician on the show. Magic is something that always mesmerises audiences, and I have always been fascinated by magic," Mohan said in the statement.

Along with fascinating tricks, there are some props that define a magician like black coat, hat, wand and a pigeon. The actor says there was a magical moment while shooting for the episode.

"While shooting for this episode, the only thing amiss was a pigeon for a magic trick and we decided to go ahead without one, but magically, a pigeon decided to come and sit on my hat," he added.

The episode will beam on Sunday on Disney Channel.

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Shikha Singh as evil fairy in TV show?

The makers of TV show "Baal Veer" are reportedly in talks with actress Shikha Singh. If all goes well, the actress, known for powerful performance in shows like "Na Aana Is Des Laado" and "Sasural Simar Ka", will be seen as an evil fairy with strong and malicious powers.

According to a source, "Shikha is in consideration for the role. The new character will show negative shades and someone who will leave no stone unturned to create and present challenges to 'Baal Veer'".

The fantastical SAB TV show revolves around a superhero and his endeavour to save 'Parilok' from evil spirtis.