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SET Asia set to air four big movies this festive season
MUMBAI: This festive season, Sony Entertainment Television Asia is all set to air blockbuster movies. The channel, which earlier telecast Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Lagaan, will now air four more premieres, said SET Asia vice president for International Business Neeraj Arora.
Arora said, “SET Asia has a long history of bringing the biggest films to our viewers television screens first and this festive season is no different. With Masti and Koi Mil Gaya this October and Murder and Kal Ho Na Ho just around the corner, our viewers can look forward to a stunning line up of the best from Bollywood.”
These four films are part of Sony’s festive sizzler season, which will launch with the premiere of Masti on Sunday 10 October. Following this will be the premiere of Koi Mil Gaya on Sunday, 24 October and Murder and Kal Ho NA Ho will air for the first time on the channel later this year.
Masti is the fun filled story of three friends who find out that the cost of adultery is far greater than they could ever have imagined and stars Vivek Oberoi, Ajay Devgan and Lara Dutta among others. On the other hand, Koi Mil Gaya starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta was last year’s summer blockbuster. Murder is a musical thriller, which tells of a wife who seeks to quench her thirst for comfort in the arms of another man. Kal Ho NA Ho is the box office smash hit set in New York and stars Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.
Since its launch, SET Asia has screened some of the biggest films as premieres to the delight of its viewers. Amongst the list of blockbuster movies are the likes of Devdas, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Mohabbatein, Lagaan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Saathiya.
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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.
