GECs
Sahara One asserts 27% viewership rise
MUMBAI: Sahara One Television looks to be perking up. The channel’s viewership increased 27 per cent from 63 to 80 GRPs in the week ending 9 July, even as the general entertainment viewership saw an overall drop of 7 per cent.
Star Plus’ GRPs fell from 630.27 to 567.84; Sony’s from 176.62 to 154.46 and Zee TV’s from 145.78 to 142.29 as per the Tam data for the same week.
According to channel officials, it is the Rajshri show Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki that has consistently been doing well for the channel. The show clocked an average of 2.9 TVRs for the week ending 9 July in female 15+ C&S Hindi speaking markets over last week’s 2.5 TVRs.
Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, in its sixth week, has been showing a substantial and consistent growth across Monday to Thursday. Says Sahara One Television COO Purnendu Bose, “This is the beginning of a long innings.”
Meanwhile, Sahara One’s latest show Hare Kkaanch Ki Choodiyan will be launching on 25 July in the 3.30 pm afternoon slot.
The big question for the present though, is whether Sahara One can continue the upward trend in its GRPs that it has garnered in the week ending 9 July.
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.
