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Sony slots crime thrillers for 10:30 pm
MUMBAI: If you can’t beat them, try something distinctly different. That seems to be the tack Sony has decided upon as regards the 10:30 pm slot, which is currently in programming limbo land as far as the channel is concerned.
Come December 20 and Sony is all set to launch CID Special Bureau and another crime based thriller in the 10:30 pm band titled Rihaee that will together run from Mondays through to Thursdays. The strategy appears to be, rather than trying to take Hindi entertainment’s queen of soaps Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus head on, offer the viewer something completely different.
Building on the success the channel has received from its stellar show CID, the channel is launching a different series that takes the hit crime thriller to a different level. Called CID Special Bureau, it is slotted on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 pm starting 20 December .
Wednesdays and Thursdays will see Rihaee another crime based show at 10:30 pm, the launch of this is slotted for 22 December, reliable industry sources have confirmed to indiantelevision.com.
Giving the two shows that extra push will be Sony’s current top rated show Indian Idol. The channel has incorporated 10 minute capsules of Idol throughout the week at 7:55 pm and 10:30 pm. These two shows are expected to benefit from the tune-in’s these capsules generate for the channel.
When contacted for further details, Sony officials, however, refused comment.
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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.
