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Sanofi partners with PVR Nest for healthy children, happy children
MUMBAI: In the week following Children’s Day celebrations in India, Sanofi India has joined hands with PVR Nest (the social programme and registered foundation of PVR) for its ‘Healthy children, happy children’ initiative to launch the country’s largest student-led campaign on children’s health.
The programme titled CineArt ‘Healthy children, happy children’ will bring together leading Indian pediatricians, with NGOs and artists in the field of creative learning, to mentor 200,000 school children from 200 schools (an equal mix between Public/Privately held schools and NGO/ Community schools) in four cities—Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad, on critical aspects of children’s health.
By utilising non-authoritarian and creative techniques in schools using art and cinema, the programme endeavors to make children’s health education real, innovative and participatory. 600 health workshops using experiential learning methodologies like puppetry, theatre, storytelling and capacity building exercises, will be tapped to sensitise children on relevant health topics like hygiene, environment, play and exercise, disability and discrimination, vaccination, ergonomics, among others.
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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.
