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Reality TV launches in Sri Lanka, Japan
MUMBAI: Reality TV is expanding its reach in Asia. Zone Vision Networks, which owns and operates the channel, has signed an agreement with CBNSat to launch Reality TV in Sri Lanka.
The channel is among those being offered in the basic digital channel package. The DTH platform had launched earlier this month.
Zone Vision Networks chairman and president Chris Wronski said, “South Asia has been a good market for us and we are particularly delighted to be able to add Sri Lanka to our rapidly growing list of Reality TV territories around the world. CBNSat is well positioned to become the leading DTH provider in the area so we couldnt have chosen a better distribution partner for the channel.
Meanwhile Reality TV has also launched in Japan on the digital cable platform J-Com. Reality TV Japan is a co-venture between Zone Vision and Jupiter Programming. Wronski said, “Following our co-venture agreement with Jupiter and upcoming launch on Sky Perfect, we are especially pleased to have completed this deal with J-Com.
“Together, these deals provide us with extensive distribution in the Japanese market and the opportunity to be the first and only 24-hour channel offering reality programming.
J-Com will carry Reality TV Japan in its digital basic package. J-Coms digital TV service rolled out in April of last year and currently offers 42 channels. The rapidly growing platform has 300,000 subscribers and is projected to increase that figure to 550,000 by years end.
In India Reality TV is distributed by Zee Turner. Reality TV was first launched in Europe in late 1999 and has gained distribution in more than 125 territories in just five years. Reality TV is now broadcast in 18 different languages and claims to be available to over 134 million subscribers.
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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.
