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Kapil Dev to do a cameo for Sony’s ‘CID’
MUMBAI: Former cricketer and MAX brand ambassador Kapil Dev will be seen in Sony Television’s detective series CID sometime in mid-October.
Telecast on Fridays at 10:30 pm, CID is one of Sony’s best selling shows produced by BP Singh and Pradeep Uppoor.
According to industry sources, Dev portrays a murder suspect in his two-episode role. The 80s all-rounder has agreed to do the cameo as a one-off stint and a part of his obligations as brand ambassador of Sony.
The production house says that Dev was roped in for the role because they wanted an international icon with tremendous mass following. They also said they were impressed with his anchoring capabilities in Kapil Dil Se and thought that he fitted the bill.
In the episodic story, Dev gets mixed up in the murder of a man found dead behind the golf course where he is playing. The bullet in the dead man’s body is analysed to have been shot from gun found in Dev’s golf bag. Coincidentally, the murdered man’s mobile also reveals that he had made a call to Dev, minutes before dying.
In the ensuing CID grilling, Dev is expected to act like an angry, defiant celebrity defending himself against accusations.
With similar bitter experience in the past Dev seemed ideal for the role, production team say.
Dev has about 12 scenes in the whole story. The episodes have been shot at Royal Palms (Goregaon) and Jucaso Mills (Sakinaka). From the famous ‘Palmolive da jawaab nahi’ to a television cameo, may be the ace cricketer-turned pro-golfer might want to switch lanes again!
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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.
