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Asianet launched in Singapore
MUMBAI: Asianet has started beaming on StarHub in Singapore from today. The channel targets about 25,000 strong Malayali population in the country.
Contrary to earlier reports, Asianet hasn’t launched a dedicated channel in Singapore. Asianet MD K Madhavan told indiantelevision.com that, at present there wouldn’t be a customised programming schedule for the Singapore audience.
“At present, it is not a dedicated beam. We are planning to do it in the next stage. Subcription sales will drive the revenue now. We will think about tapping the advertising stream when we launch the dedicated beam,” he said.
Asianet will be grouped with the specialty channels, and will be available to all StarHub Digital Cable customers for Sing $8 monthly in addition to their current cable service. Asianet is the first Malayalam channel which is given an entry in Singapore. StarHub’s existing channels that cater to the Indian community and fans of Indian programmes are Sun TV, Zee TV, Star Plus and Sony Entertainment Television.
In Novermber 2004, Asianet had entered the African market, in countries South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. The channel is also available in Sri Lanka, China, the South East Asia, the entire Persian Gulf, the UK, Europe, USA and the lower half of the former Soviet Union.
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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.
