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Animal Planet up to ‘Monkey Business’ this month
MUMBAI: .Monkeys rule the roost on Animal Planet this month.
The broadcaster has announced a new series. Monkey Business which will air on Tuesdays at 6 :30 pm sees how monkeys like humans also have lovers quarrels, jealousy, desire.
The show takes viewers to Europe’s largest ape sanctuary.and catches the antics of the residents.
The episode that airs tomorrow 2 November at 6:30 pm looks at a baby orangutan Gordon as he gets a new father.He and his siblings Ben and Pip were abandoned by their mother a year ago.
The broadcaster will also showcase the challenges of Growing Up Wild. This series will air every Thursday at 9 pm. In the first episode Elephants viewers see the birth of a baby elephant Max. Clouded Leopards will showcase a pair of clouded Leopard cubs who are born and raised in captivity. Wolves sees six gray Timber Wolf pups being raised by human caretakers before being returned to their mother.
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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.
