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On Fridays, get SET for some cricket talk on MAX
It’s not just cricket series that SET MAX, the movies and cricket channel from the Sony Entertainment stable, is lining up for viewers. Launching tomorrow, every Friday will see two cricket-centric programmes Just Cricket and MAX Cricket Masters on air from 8 PM to 9 PM
Slotted at 8 PM, Just Cricket will feature a round-up of news, reviews and updates of cricket headlines across the world. It will take a close look at issues that have grabbed the headlines, be it ball-tampering or the new speed guns or any other futuristic technology being harnessed for the good of the game, a company release states.
At 8:30 PM ex-India player and now hot shot commentator Ravi Shastri achors MAX Cricket Masters.
The show will relive memorable innings by India’s top cricketers and showcase insights into players’ status, records and achievements. It will take a look at the most spectacular knocks ever played in the history of Indian cricket with backgrounders on the importance of the innings in the context of the matches being showcased.
The programme will also feature a guest expert who will analyse every aspect of every knock, graphs of scoring patterns, reactions from players and insights into the making of each cricketing hero, the release concludes.
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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.
