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Goyal takes official charge as Zee TV broadcasting CEO Wednesday
Sandeep Goyal, the man promoter Subhash Chandra has chosen to head broadcasting operations at Zee Telefilms Ltd (ZTL), takes charge tomorrow, company sources have revealed.
When the announcement of Goyal’s appointment was made on 15 April, it was said that he would be coming in only in June. He was “persuaded” to advance the timing of his arrival at Zee headquarters, the sources said.
Goyal takes charge at a time when things are certainly looking better at Zee. After hitting the bottom of the barrel at Rs 71 when news was swirling of a probe by market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) into the affairs of the company, the scrip has seen a steady rise and is now trading at Rs 114.
On the programming front too there is heartening news. Zee has finally broken the monopoly of Star Plus as far as the Top 10 ratings go. Zee’s Koshish Ek Aasha (a soap, what else) was slotted at number 10 for the week ending April 28 as per AC Nielsen’s TAM data.
With 11 of its programmes in The Top 50 viewed list, it has also edged out Sony Entertainment Television which has one less. Star still leads the pack by a long way with 29 of the top 50.
Goyal has 15 years of advertising industry experience with agencies ranging from HTA, Trikaya Grey to Mudra. He comes too Zee from advertising agency Rediffusion DY&R, where he was president.
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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.
