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‘Bigg Boss 9’ preens on Twitter with 80K conversations
MUMBAI: As Colors’ most anticipated reality show Bigg Boss season 9 launched on 11 October, Bigg Boss and Salman Khan fans used Twitter as a medium to express and add on to the excitement across the country. Twitter proved to be the largest platform for virtual couch to watch Bigg Boss season 9.
The mood on the social networking site was in sync with the show’s entertainment quotient, with conversations around #BB9 hashtag reaching more than 80,000 tweets on the day of the premiere episode.
Twitter conversation went up by 104 per cent this year as compare to compare to last year’s premiere episode day, positioning Bigg Boss season 9 as one of the biggest TV moments of the year on Twitter.
Fans used Twitter to talk about all the revelations that was stored in hours before the launch episode went on air at 9 pm on Colors.
As the contestant announcements rolled in, users tweeted their opinions on various things from the possible love triangles that might form on the show, to the theme of #DoubleTrouble twist as well as about Khan’s antics.
Salman Khan’s Tweet announcing the launch of Season 9 was one of the most shared #BB9 Tweets last night viewed over 250,000 times on Twitter:
season 9 . tonight at 9 . #BB9 . only on colors . https://t.co/28srUB88nE
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 11, 2015
At the start of the episode, the actor walked the contestants through the new #DoubleTrouble twist, where contestants would be entering the house in pairs:
Finally the secret is out! Contestants will enter the house with their #DoubleTrouble partner! #BB9 #BB9Tonight #BB9WithSalmanKhanTonight
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 11, 2015
Bigg Boss’s official Twitter account (@BiggBoss) became the go-to destination for fans to get real-time updates on the premiere episode as the account live-tweeted throughout the 2.5 hour duration of the episode. Minutes before entering the Bigg Boss House, the contestants too opted for Twitter Mirror to dole out exclusive autographed photos of themselves for their fans.
Here comes @princenarula88 to the #BB9 house! @BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/jl06t1ElzD
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 11, 2015
Here comes @AmanYatanVerma as our next contestant! Are you excited to see him in #BB9? pic.twitter.com/r1pVwMNfGB
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 11, 2015
The content published by @BiggBoss ranged from exclusive photos of the new, neon-coloured Bigg Boss House to performance pictures, selfies. Contestant accounts were also up fronted for fans to follow throughout the season. The fans were delighted with the twist and turns that the first episode provided.
Thankyou @BiggBoss For This Awesome Launch Episode Of #BB9 ! And Finally Happy Days are Back Again !#BB9WithSalmanKhanTonight
— PremKiDiwani (@SonamTillani) October 11, 2015
What timing! Got home bang on time to watch repeat of @biggboss #BB9 the fun begins! #EntertainmentKaBAAP!
— Diksha (@DikshaGehani) October 11, 2015
Suyyash Rai and Kishwer Merchant are the cutest couple ever #BiggBoss9 @BiggBoss
— Megha Patel (@Megha29_Patel) October 12, 2015
#princenarula has to choose now see I said na he will get the best he got the best he's bae yaa #BB9WithSalmanKhanTonight
— tanishqbindra (@tanishqbindra) October 11, 2015
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.
