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Reality TV unveils premiere line up for February
MUMBAI: Reality TV has lined up a slew of premieres for this month. The shows include Cheaters, Beyond Bizarre, Mardi Gras, Record Setters, Totally Out of Control and The Other side of the Cell.
Announcing the new shows, Reality TV marketing manager Flecka Picardo said, “It has been Reality TV’s conscious attempt to provide meaningful, real life entertainment filled programmes tour Indian viewers. We are confident that these new programmes will further strengthen the position of the channel in India and will be appreciated by our viewers.”
The show Cheaters, returns with yet more infidelity uncovered by the team. Cheaters follows a team of private investigators as they sneak their way into suspects’ houses and plant surveillance cameras to keep a beady eye on what the mice get up to when the cat’s away. Discretion and tact are never allowed to get in the way of a good cat fight on this show, and clients are always shown the steamy evidence against their naughtier halves before being led by the crew to confront them – and always in the most public of possible places, states an official release.
The next in the line up, Beyond Bizarre, traverses every corner of the world in search of outrageous events, unexplained phenomena, macabre people and weird places. Mardi Gras Cops is an inside look at the world of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) during what’s described as “the greatest free show on Earth”. As spectators pack parade routes and millions of tourists spill onto Bourbon St., Reality TV follows the NOPD as they bust up brawls, make lewd conduct arrests and keep the controlled chaos of Mardi Gras from becoming complete and utter pandemonium. The show Record Setters outlines record-breaking tasks.
Totally out of Control is a series of five episodes covering the extremes of nature, people, vehicles, vacations and love. The Other Side of the Cell exhibits excruciating real-life stories of the guards, wardens and assorted staff of female inmate care givers who watch over some prison’s most notorious bad girls. The programme showcases the tale of these extraordinary women as they battle the physical and emotional rollercoaster ride of a very dangerous job, the release adds.
Reality TV, owned by Zone Vision, is distributed by Zee Turner and is also available on the DTH platform, Dish 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.
