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Hallmark in tie-up for workshops in 600 schools
The Hallmark Channel, using the platform of the popular programmes like Sesame Street, Scholastic Clifford and Caillou on its Kids Block, has teamed up with well-known publishing house Scholastic India Ltd to organise in-school educational workshops for children in over 600 schools in India.
Branded “Hallmark Kids @ School”, this activity, which recently kicked off in Mumbai, will over the next six months cover schools in the five key metro cities and 15 mini metro cities in India, according to a company release.
Commenting on the launch of these new initiatives, Terence Yau, VP and Managing Director Asia Pacific said: “These shows promise to take kids across the country on fantastic, magical new adventures every day of the week. Viewer feedback reaffirmed our belief that Hallmark is best suited in providing programming for kids and is viewed as a natural extension to our core brand values – the values of Life, Love and Learning.”
The Kids Block is a morning and afternoon block of children’s programming and has recently launched a dual English and Hindi feed. The Kids Block airs 7 – 8 am in the mornings and 4 – 6 pm in the evenings on the Hallmark Channel. Sesame Street, the world’s number 1 rated programme for kids, airs daily at 7 am, weekdays at 4pm and weekends at 11 pm; Scholastic Clifford airs every weekday at 5 pm while Caillou airs every day at 5:30 pm, the release states.
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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.
