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Depp, Thurman shine at 2004 MTV Movie Awards
MUMBAI: It was a night when a former female assassin seeking bloody revenge, a roguish pirate and hobbits triumphed. At a gliittering ceremony MTV revealed the winners of the 2004 MTV Movie Awards.
Uma Thurman won for her role in Kill Bill. Volume 1. Her nemesis in the film Lucy Liu won in the villain category. Johnny Depp took home a trophy for Best Male Performance for his role as a swashbuckler in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. For the third consecutive year The Lord of the Rings franchise took the top prize of best film for its latest installment The Return of the King.
The festivities took place at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City California. Eminem, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Beastie Boys gave over-the-top performances
The opening hip-hop dance number kicked off an evening full of surprises. Lohan showed off her dance moves along with Marques Houston and Omarion from the film You Got Served. They played up the fact that Lohan was the youngest host in the show’s history. Andy Richter and Rachel Dratch played her over-protective parents.
A short film “pitch meeting” featuring Starsky & Hutch’s Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and LOTR director Peter Jackson left the crowd rolling in the aisles. Stiller and Vaughn tried to convince Jackson to make LOTR 4.
The event was also used to promote upcoming attractions in a unique manner. Throughout the show there were a series of funny short films. These were inspired by the upcoming Will Ferrell comedy Anchorman and Lohan’s Mean Girls. The final short film of the evening featured a campy take-off of the film Kill Bill Volume 2.
The evening also had a big tongue ‘n’ cheek wink to the gay community. Kirsten Dunst appeared with Spiderman to present the award for the best film. Spiderman turned out to be Ellen DeGeneres.
The show will be seen in 166 ountries/territories and in 18 languages in over 401.8 million households. 7UP, Taco Bell, Johnson & Johnson, Pontiac, L’Oreal and Virgin Wireless sponsored the show.
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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.
