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Excel Home Videos unveils Sarina Jain’s ‘Masala Bhangra Workout’ album on DVD
MUMBAI: Excel Home Videos has released Sarina Jain’s Masala Bhangra Workout album on DVD. It consists of a mix of traditional Punjabi folk dances and fitness mantras aimed at exercising the complete body.
The DVD features various types of workouts including a Bollywoood style workout and will be available at book stores across the country, states an official release.
Excel Home Videos managing director M.N Kapasi said, “The product has a far reaching potential in the Indian horizon with fitness consciousness gaining momentum in the country. With an option that breaks the monotony in exercising and makes the process enjoyable as dancing at a wedding or a discotheque, Masala Bhangra is here to stay.”
Jain says, “People fall in love with the beat of Bhangra — the beat of the dhol drum, combined with sensuous, strong movements generates so much excitement. Bhangra is a celebratory music and dance form. It’s joyful, it offers great music, and people have so much fun they don’t realize they are getting an awesome cardiovascular and muscle strengthening workout. Bringing the Masala Bhangra Workout’ to people in India is so gratifying and my tribute to the origins of this great dance form.”
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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.
