GECs
Hindi GECs saw 4 new show launches in Jan 2020
MUMBAI: Hindi GEC witnessed four new shows in the first month of 2020. Colors, Star Plus and & TV launched a new show in January. In the beginning of the month &TV launched two mythology shows Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram on 7 January and Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein on 28 January. At the end of the month, Star Plus and Colors launched a fiction show Dadi Amma… Dadi Amma Maan Jaao! and Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story on 27 January respectively.
Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram is directed by Dharmesh Shah and produced by Alind Shrivastava. The cast of the show includes actors like Ekagra Dwivedi, Nirbhay Wadhwa, Jiten Lalwani and Sneha Wagh.
The lead character in Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein is played by Gracy Singh and the show is produced by Rashmi Telefilms.
Produced by Bodhitree Productions Company, Colors’ Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story revolves around the lead character Pinky who is short heighted, the character is played by Riya Shukla.
Star Plus’ Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao is produced by Rajshri Productions and the show is based on a story of two sisters who are raised by their grandparents.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and Colors has also announced the launch of its upcoming shows in February. SET will air Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 on 10 February at 9.30 pm, currently the channel is running Tara from Satara at 9.30 pm slot.
Colors will bring fiction and non-fiction shows in February. On 11 February the channel will premiere Barrister Babu which will replace Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush in weekday’s primetime slot at 8.30 pm and Khatron Ke Khiladi will premiere on 22 February which will replace Bigg Boss in the weekend slot at 9 pm.
Star Bharat also launched a show Kartik Purnima on 3 February in the primetime slot at 8:30 pm. In 2019, Hindi GEC witnessed the launch of more than 50 shows on their channels throughout the year.
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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.
