GECs
SABe TV bags three, Sony two RAPA Awards
SABe TV and Sony Entertainment Television have won three and two awards respectively at the 26th Annual RAPA Awards (Radio & TV Practitioners’ Association of India) held at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai’s Worli area. The awards ceremony was held on 8 June 2001.
The winners for SABe TV were: Office – Office, a comedy with Pankaj Kapoor in the lead; Line of Fire, a talk show anchored by Karan Thappar dealing with political issues and Zimmedar Kaun? – a talk show hosted by Priya Tendulkar which confronts critical current issues.
Sony won awards in the following two categories:
* Best Promo for the Govinda hosted gameshow Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke.
* Best Anchor to Shekhar Suman for Movers & Shakers.
GECs
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.
