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Channel [V] wins ‘Rocket Award’ at Promax & BDA Asia Awards
MUMBAI: Channel [V] has been awarded the Gold Promax in the ‘Best interactive promo category’ for its promo with ‘Rai University’ and a Silver Promax in the ‘Best Contest Promo’ for the popular Coke [v] Popstars 2 at the The Promax Awards and BDA Asia Awards that were held in Singapore.
Channel [V] producer Venkatesh Gaikwad was also awarded the ‘2003 Rocket Award’.
The Rocket Award recognises a producer, marketer or designer with four or less years of experience in promotion, marketing or design who is already creating outstanding work. This award also recognises the most creative talent across Asia.
Speaking on the occasion, Channel [V] head honcho Amar Deb said, “It’s a proud day for the creative talent in India. At Channel [V] you will find some of the most creative minds in the industry working together to create, innovate, out-of-the-box, irreverent content for their viewers along with excellent out of box promotions and contests for advertisers. These awards are a testament to our 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365-day, eternal commitment to do things differently and change the face of music television in India. All of us at Channel [V] are ecstatic, overjoyed, delighted, jubilant, over the moon and much more with this recognition from Promax.”
Promax and BDA are the world’s foremost organisations working on behalf of those involved in the promotion, marketing, and design of electronic media. They represent more than 4,200 member companies and individuals in over 60 countries who work in television, radio and digital media. They include senior executives, producers and designers involved in the creation of advertising, graphics and marketing materials for their companies.
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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.
