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BAG Films Q2 net up 41 % at Rs 4.8 million
MUMBAI: Delhi-based production house BAG Films has declared a 41 per cent increase in net profit for the quarter ended 30 September 2004 at Rs 4.8 million, up from Rs 3.4 million in the corresponding period last year.
Net income was up 15 per cent at Rs 56 million compared to Rs 41 million last year.
Looking at BAG’s half yearly performance (April – September 2004), net profit was up 15 per cent at Rs 11 million from Rs 9.6 million last year.
Commenting on BAG’s performance, managing director Anurradha Prasad was quoted in a company release as saying: “The just concluded quarter has been a highly encouraging one for BAG Films. We have enhanced our presence across our business segments and demonstrated robust revenue and profitability growth. We have also entered into agreements for the launch of some exciting new programmes. Further, our media school, which began courses in July, has received an enthusiastic response from the student community. BAG Films continues to make steady progress towards its objective of becoming a large and dominant player in the media sector.”
BAG Films’ debt continues to be negligible, with the company deploying the proceeds from its public issue towards establishment of its media school, iSomes, the convergence complex and other programming and film initiatives.
Construction activity at the convergence complex is expected to be completed in the third quarter of the current financial year, the statement says.
Some highlights of the quarter include:
Three new programmes contracted, for which shooting has begun. These include gameshow Khulja Sim Sim on Star Plus as well as a law series named ‘Siddhanth’ and a comedy ‘Kasthi Mein Masti’ on StarOne.
On Star News there is the political satire show ‘Poll Khol’ hosted by Shekar Suman and the investigative programme ‘Red Alert’.
Two news and information programmes, ‘Rozana’ and ‘Khabrein Bollywood Ki’ air on Doordarshan News.
BAG’s top rated show is the family drama Kumkum on Star Plus which is among the Top 6 viewed programmes on C&S television.
BAG also has a serial ‘Swapner Rong Neel’ on Tara Bangla, which claims the TRP ratings top spot across all Bengali programmes.
On the movie front, BAG plans to launch its first film, Shirdi Sai Baba in November. The music for the feature film was launched at the Sai Baba Temple at Shirdi in May.
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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.
