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Cream of Zee Cine Awards Mil Gaya….to KMG
DUBAI: 2003 blockbuster Koi…Mil Gaya scooped the cream of the Zee Cine Awards last night, with the film sweeping the best film award, the best director award for Rakesh Roshan and best actor award for Hrithik Roshan.
The film also got Ganesh Hegde the Best Choreographer Award and Digital Arts Media the Special Effects award for KMG. The Pan Parag Zee Cine Superstar of the Year award (female) went to the vivacious Preity Zinta, while effervescent Shah Rukh was adjudged the male Pan Parag Zee Cine Superstar.
Urmila Matondkar walked away with the honours as best actress for her riveting performance in the thriller Bhoot, while Saif Ali Khan’s act in Kal Ho Naa Ho got him the best actor in a supporting role award.
Shabana Azmi’s performance in Tehzeeb fetched her the best actress in a supporting role award. Veteran producer Yash Johar was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Shaan walked away with the best male singer award for his Suno Na number from Jhankaar Beats, while the title track of Kal Ho Naa Ho made it to the best song of the year award. Rahul Dev’s performance in Footpath got him the best performance in a villainous role award, while Sadhana Sargam won the best female singer award for the title track of Kucch Naa Kaho. Amrita Pritam’s verse, Charkha Chalati Maa won the award for the best lyrics. Pritam’s story for Pinjar also won the award for Best Story. Pinjar also won Muneesh Sappel the Best Costume Designer award and the Best Art Direction award. Tigmanshu Dhulia’s screenplay for Haasil won him the best Screenplay award, while Allan Amin’s fight sequences for Qayamat fetched him the Best Action Award. Vicky Goswami won the Best Background Score award for Tere Naam.
Among the new stars on the horizon who were feted, were Bhumika Chawla who was adjudged the best female newcomer in the industry and Shahid Kapoor who was adjudged the best male newcomer. Rajkumar Hirani won similar kudos as the best upcoming director for his feature film Munnabhai MBBS.
Among the technical awards, Ganesh Hegde got the best choreography award for Koi…Mil Gaya, Abba Tyrewala got the best dialogue award for Munnabhai MBBS, while Binod Pradhan got the best cinematography award for Munnabhai again. Kuldeep Sood won in the re-recording category for Baghban, while Digital Art Media got the Special Effects award for Koi….Mil Gaya. Dwarak Warrier won the Audiography award for Bhoot, while Shimit Amin’s editing won him the award for Bhoot.
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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.
