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MTV, PNC join item girl hunt
MUMBAI: Aspiring item number girls never had it so good.
After Zee Music and Channel [V], which have already announced their plans to hunt for an ‘item girl’ for Bollywood flicks, MTV India has decided to take the same route. In association with Pritish Nandy Communications, the music channel has made public its intent of tracking down a sizzler to star in PNC’s forthcoming Shabd.
MTV India could be getting down to the business of hunting item girls for the first time, but PNC has a history of them – Isha Kopikar in Kaante, Anusha in Mumbai Matinee, Mahek Chahal in Chameli and Jelena in Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao.
The association with MTV, with its unique, irreverant style of functioning should throw up some interesting results. The auditions of the Item Girl Hunt will be held on 4 and 5 September in Mumbai.
Rival Zee Music, that’s gearing for a grand revamp, has already staked claim to being the first in the field to have launched a similar hunt. The results of Zee’s Item Bomb will result in a young girl getting the chance to star in a number opposite Sanjay Dutt in the forthcoming Musafir.
[V] has not been far behind. Disco Star – a joint venture of Star’s music arm and Subhash Ghai promoted production house Mukta Arts was also announced a few days before Zee announced its plans. A reality show, [V] Disco Star will search for a glamour girl and goes on air on Channel [V] sometime in October.
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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.
