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Sony buying Sab TV brand for $ 13 million
MUMBAI: In a bid to expand its reach in the Hindi entertainment space Sony has entered into a deal to acquire Sab TV for $ 13 million (approximately Rs 570 million).
The deal with television content provider Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited (SABTNL) will see SET Satellite (Singapore) Pte Ltd acquiring the SAB TV brand as well as 1305 hours of library content (representing 20 per cent of SAB TV’s library).
In addition SABTNL will enter into a programme deal with Sony to supply content worth Rs 750 million that runs for five years. SABTNL states that the deal will have no impact on its equity pattern as well as the management structure. Assets like land, machinery, building, equipment will remain with SABTNL.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, SET India COO NP Singh told indiantelevision.com that Sony had done a pick and choose as regards the programming properties it had acquired from the Adhikaris.
All the titles that had been taken up were in the comedy genre, notable among them being celebrated shows like Office, Office and Yes Boss.
SABTNL has announced that the funds generated from the deal will go towards creating and upgrading infrastructure like production and post production studios.
The Adhikari brothers are, however, not exiting the channel business. On the anvil are plans to launch current affairs and news channel “Janmat” and Marathi entertainment channel “Mi Marathi”. The company has announced that the two channels will be up and running by May. SABTNL will be supplying content to both channels.
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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.
