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‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ sweeps Samsung IIFA technical awards
MUMBAI: Kal Ho Na Ho has bagged six out of 14 of the technical category awards at the Samsung IIFA technical awards section. Other winners include Koi Mil Gaya, Munnabhai MBBS and L.O.C Kargil.
The IIFA award ceremony is to be held at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 23 April 2004.
The technical award winners were decided through voting by the Indian film industry and the results were strictly monitored, collated and tabulated by the internationally reputed audit firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
The unique voting system used in IFFA, involving film industry voting for their peers, is similar only to the Academy Awards.
The IFFA voting weekend was held from 16 to 18 February 2004, at J W Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai. To ensure greater participation, IIFA used mobile voting booths mounted in vans. They also chose different voting processes related to various segments of the film industry, says an official release.
The voting process saw participation of bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan, J.P Dutta, Pehlaj Nihalani, Ramesh Sippy and David Dhawan among others.
For the first time, this year’s award ceremony is going to be staged at the Lion City Singapore. The IIFA awards has a record of holding the ceremony at some of the world’s most picturesque venues.
To be telecasted by Sony Entertainment Television on 23 May 2004, around 1.5 billion people are expected to catch the event on TV.
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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.
