GECs
Sony to air Disney series ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ from Sunday
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, from the Walt Disney stable, is all set to make its splash on Indian television on Sunday 7 October 2001 on Sony Entertainment Television.
The 65 episodes of the one-hour family adventure syndicated television series is distributed by Buena Vista and will air on Sundays at 11:00 am.
The series, which ran for three seasons in the West, is dubbed in two languages to suite Indian audiences and will be aired in Hindi and Tamil on the Sony and Sun TV channels respectively.
Made in Calgary in 1997, the series picks up from the point where the franchise movies of the same name Honey, I Shrunk the Kids ends. The high adventure sci-fi series is aimed at the entire family and chronicles the escapades of the Szalinski family.
Honey, I shrunk The Kids is the first non-animation series that Disney produced for television. In the US, the series ran for three seasons from September 97 to May 98, Sept 98 to 12 June 99 and Sept 99 to May 2000.
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.
