GECs
All GECs gain in week 44 of TAM TV ratings
MUMBAI: In the week 44 of TAM TV ratings, Sony Entertainment Television’s (SET) sister channel, Sab, has retained its fourth position on the ratings chart. It saw a significant growth and delivered 306985 GVTs, up from 287,091 GVTs in the previous week.
The channel’s offerings like Balveer and Chidiya Ghar have witnessed a significant growth in the viewership. They recorded 2300 TVTs, up from 1934 TVTs and 2127 TVTs, up from 1859 TVTs. On the other hand, its chart topper Taarek Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has seen a huge rise in the ratings and noted 6317 TVTs, up from 4,966 TVTs.
All the other general entertainment channels (GECs) witnessed a growth in the ratings as well. Thus, Star Plus continues to lead the pack with 655032 GVTs, up from 594,825 GVTs. Its fiction offering – Diya Aur Baati Hum continued to rule the chart with a huge leap gaining 10798 TVTs up from 8,819 TVTs, Saathiya Saath ranks number two with 594,825 TVTs, up from 6,895 TVTs, and at number three stood Ye Hai Mohababtein which got 8908 TVTs, up from 6,732 TVTs.
Colors continued to occupy second position with 456890 GVTs, up from 432,194 GVTs. In the week 44, Sasural Simar Ka ranked number one with 6447 TVTs, up from 5695 TVTs. Udann came second with 6021 TVTs, up from 5002 TVTs, Comedy Nights with Kapil scored 5863 TVTs, down from 6,393 TVTs and Balika Vadhu reported 4818 TVTs, up from 4,426 TVTs.
Zee TV at number three observed 404572 GVTs, up from 393,512 GVTs. The channel’s historic property Jodha Akbar garnered 8234 GVTs scoring high from 6,667 TVTs, Kumkum Bhagya recorded 7080 TVTs, up from 6,338 TVTs, and Jamai Raja observed 6744 TVTs, up from 5528 TVTs.
Life OK moved to number five with 305165 GVTs, up from 256,529 GVTs. Savdhan India noted 2189 GVTs, up from 1,992 TVTs, Mahadev scored 2050 TVTs, up from 1,548 TVTs and Dare to Dance jumped up with 1852 TVTs, up from 1244 TVTs.
SET garnered 285159 GVTs, up from 247,590 GVTs. CID topped with 3218 TVTs, KBC got 3040 TVTs, up from 2780 TVTs. Its fiction show Maharana Veer Pratap got 2835 TVTs, up from 2322 TVTs.
Big Magic registered 56061 GVTs, down from 59,042 GVTs. Zindagi grew well with 31302 GVTs, up from 26,614 GVTs and Sony Pal stood at 31405 GVTs, up from 26,215 GVTs.
GECs
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.
