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B4U lines up blockbuster movies for 2005
MUMBAI: The B4U Network unveiled details of its latest movie acquisitions that are lined up to air in the new year on its movie channel B4U Movies.
The lineup includes Deewar, Kyon! Ho Gaya Na Pyar, Dev, Run, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa and Masti.
“We have a fabulous line up of movies from the romantic Kyon! Ho Gaya NA Pyar to the star-studded action movie Deewar. We are confident that we have blockbusters to entertain the entire family,” said B4U chief executive officer Sunil Rohra.
Deewar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Khanna, Bipasa Basu and Paresh Rawal. On the other hand, Run stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhoomika Chawla. Kyon! Ho Gaya NA Pyaar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberai. Dev stars Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor; Masti has Ajay Devgan, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh, Amrita Rao, Tara Sharma and Genelia D’Souza; Dil NE Jise Apna Kahaa stars Salmaan Khan, Preity Zinta and Bhoomika Chawla.
“There will be further announcements of B4U Networks movie acquisitions within the coming weeks,” hinted Rohra.
GECs
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.
