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Jury for Jagran Film Festival Mumbai 2013 announced
MUMBAI: Ahead of the fourth edition of Jagran Film Festival Mumbai 2013, the jury for the event has been announced. For the film festival which commences from 24 September, the jury members for the ‘Indian Showcase’ (feature in competition) section include film maker Basu Chatterjee, actress, film director and producer Aditi Ninad Deshpande, cinematographer Raamachandraah, film editor Suresh Pai and the current commander-in-chief of Indian theatre Feroz Abbas Khan.
The event which will be held at Fun Republic cinema in Andheri west, Mumbai, will see more than 20 feature films, made in Indian regional languages, including Hindi blockbusters compete with each other in this category. The section also encourages debut directors to showcase their work in front of a global audience and compete with some of the bests, at both national and international level, in the industry.
Apart from Indian showcase section, where India’s best feature films are competing with each other, the festival has also organised a competition for short films. Under the section ‘Jagran Shorts’ more than 35 short films made in various Indian regional as well as international languages are going to compete with each other. These short films will be judged by a panel of eminent jury including French actress Dorothy Briere, film director N Chandra and Rajshri Media managing director and CEO Rajjat A Barjatya.
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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.
