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Media maven Uday Shankar to speak at AAAI’s Subhas Ghosal Memorial Lecture 2019
MUMBAI: The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and Subhas Ghosal Foundation (SGF) are pleased to announce the Subhas Ghosal Memorial Lecture which will see The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific president, and Star and Disney India chairman Uday Shankar on Monday, 11 November 2019 at 7 pm at The Great Room, Four Seasons, Worli, Mumbai.
Shankar will speak on “Why have I been in media for 30 years” and walk us through his journey in the media and entertainment industry over the past three decades.
AAAI president Ashish Bhasin says, “We are very happy that Uday Shankar will be delivering the AAAI Subhas Ghosal Memorial Lecture 2019. As a captain of the industry, Uday perhaps has the best visibility to all the facets of the broadcast and OTT industry and we look forward to hearing his views. I must also compliment Sam Balsara on behalf of the AAAI for driving this initiative with great gusto”.
Says Sam Balsara, on behalf of SGF, “In a rapidly changing advertising world, TV continues to dominate ADEX and grow at a double-digit rate. It will be interesting to hear Uday Shankar’s views on how the TV Industry has carved out a dominant share for itself in the advertising market and plays a very major role in the lives of the majority of Indians, through the absorbing stories, that it puts out every day, 24 X 7.”
All members of advertising, marketing, media and digital community are welcome. However, entry is only by invitation. Please send an email to Sudesh Kapoor at AAAI on his email id aaai@aaai.in to receive an invitation.
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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.
