GECs
Hagemaru Show’s relaunch episode grabs 1.6 mn kids’ eyeballs on Hungama TV
MUMBAI: The re-run of old shows is not only helping GECs but also kids channel. Disney India kids channel has garnered 1.6 million kids' viewership on the re-launch episode of The Hagemaru Show. The show was re-launched on April 17, 2020 and the first episode was telecasted at 12 noon which recorded viewership of 830 TVT, while the repeat airing of the show delivered a viewership of 885 TVT. As a part of summer line-up, the channel is set to launch its new kids show Bapu soon.
According to BMW Software India, the launch episode and repeat episode garnered 2.8 millions kids (2 to 14 years) viewership in urban and rural markets. Disney's spokesperson said, “The Hagemaru Show embodies the spirit of Hungama, bringing together fun, mischief and a riot of laughter, and we are overwhelmed with the love and response we have received from our viewers in just a week of its launch. Kids have immediately connected to the antics of the quirky lead Hagemaru and his family and friends, made more relevant by its unique dubbing tone and style."
The spokesperson also informed, "As we do every summer, we are committed to bring our young viewers fresh entertainment across the kids network through new shows and new seasons of popular shows , and are eagerly awaiting the next show in our summer line up – ‘Bapu’ on Disney Channel”.
The show is aired on Disney Network's Hungama channel every friday at 12 noon and 3 pm in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The Hagemaru Show is based around the adventures of Hagemaru Hageda, a class 4 student who is the only child of his parents. Each episode centers around the lives of this unique family that find hilarious and groundbreaking ways to save money! Every way adopted is extremely innovative and sometimes really exceptional, much to the dismay of their pet dog Pesus.
In the beginning of the week, Disney Kids Channels announced that it will bring-in 100 hours of fresh content as a part of the summer line-up which includes shows like Bapu, Guddu, Gadget Guru Ganesha, The Hagemaru Show, Selfie with Bajrangi, Doreamon and new episodes of Chacha Chaudhary and Miraculous.
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.
