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Ketaki Dave joins Hum Saath Aath Hain cast
Hum Saath Aath Hain, the daily comedy on Star Plus, gets an addition to the cast in the form of Ketaki Dave.
The vivacious and talented actress, who regaled audiences as Daksha in Kyunkii Saas bhi kabhi bahu thi, returns to the channel as Kokila Marfatia, the better half of Bharatbhai, the new neighbours of the Kapoor family that ruled Hum Saath Aath Hain thus far. The Marfatia family takes its bow on 1 April, and adds to the confusion and hilarity that marks the daily comedy at 7:30 pm.
Ketaki plays a spendthrift housewife, as against her miserly husband, who is as tight fisted as they come. Ketaki a.k.a Kokilaben is a complete Hindi film buff – she sleeps, eats, breathes films and imagines that she is part of a film, and is convinced that she would have made it as an actress, if she had not got married.
Both families that will now make up the cast of Hum Saath Aath Hain are extremely deep set in their ways, one Punjabi, the other Gujarati. A majority of the hilarious scenes are the rifts between the two older daughters-in-law, Vimla and Kokila.
Hum Saath Aath Hain is directed by Shrey Guleri for Nirja Guleri’s Prime Channel, makers of Tu Tu Main Main and Chandrakanta.
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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.
