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Big Magic set to bring new season of ‘Akbar Birbal’ in February
MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’ comedy channel Big Magic will be bringing back a new season of its popular show Akbar Birbal.
Titled Naya Akbar Birbal, the show will premiere as a prime-time weekly from February 2016.
The show is inspired by the childhood folk tales of Akbar and Birbal and will see a lot of drama, suspense and thrill with signature spurts of comedy.
Cast of the show features Kiku Sharda, Vishal Kotian, Delnaaz Irani and Kishwar Merchant. It is also rumoured that the show will have another member this season, who will be seen creating havoc and drive her own agenda in the kingdom.
On the launch of the new season, Big Magic creative director Bimal Unnikrishnan said, “We are extremely happy to bring back one of Big Magic’s most popular shows and the much loved cast of Akbar Birbal. The first season did extremely well and on audience demand we are all geared up for one of our biggest launches of 2016. With the new season and fresh content, we aim to take the comedy quotient several notches higher.”
The channel will incorporate interesting stories in the show and will see a robust multi-media promotional plan across key markets. The channel will initiate a 360 degree marketing campaign for promoting the show. The channel will also engage viewers and trade partners locally and nationally through multiple platforms.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
