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SaharaOne ‘Ghante Ki Tuning Jamegi’ first winner announced
MUMBAI: 26-year-old Mumbaite Amit Puri became the first winner of SaharaOne’s Ghante Ki Tuning Jamegi contest.
The contest revolves around watching the channel for an hour during which a small bug will be flashed for an ‘x’ number of times. The viewer is asked to say the number of times the bug flashed on the screen in that given hour and on answering correctly, is then asked a couple of simple questions relating to the programme they just saw. A cash prize of Rs 100,000 is given away every hour for those who answer the questions correctly.
Amit, a former executive producer with Balaji Telefilms, has been quoted in an official release as saying, “On Monday, on indiantelevision.com website I read about Saharaone’s Ghante Ki Tune Jamegi contest. And then in today’s newspaper, I saw the ad. And decided to try my luck.”
On 12 November the contest offers a Diwali bonanza of Rs 1 million which will be given away every hour. Altogether, that means Sahara will be giving away Rs 1.70 crore (17 million).
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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.
