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Sony to strengthen weekends with ‘Fear Factor India’
MUMBAI: Looks like Sony is now gearing up to strengthen its weekends and is going the reality way to do the same. The channel is readying to air Fear Factor India, which it recently bought from Endemol.
The show will be hosted by Mukul Dev and will be shot in Malaysia. However, channel officials refused to divulge the launch date.
Fear Factor India will be giving away Rs 1 million per episode to the winner. Also, the winners of each episode will feature in a grand finale with a mega prize of Rs 10 million for the ultimate winner.
Commenting on the launch of Fear Factor India, SET executive vice president Tarun Katial said, “It is the perfect time for the Indian audience to watch an action reality show, since Indians have an insatiable desire for action-adventure and on-the-edge thrilling stunts. Sony Entertainment Television discovers the typical Indian adventurousness and taps the latent desire by connecting with a wider viewer base, taking it to the masses.”
Fear Factor is debuting in Asia for the first time and the shoot for Indonesia, Malaysia and India is simultaneously taking place in Kuala Lumpur. The registration process for Fear Factor India commenced on 19 August. Auditions for the show were held from 27 – 29 August in Mumbai and the final selection of participants will be completed on 31 August.
The first season of Fear Factor India will playout over 13 episodes. The playout per episode is such that there will be three stunts and the winners of each episode will feature in a grand finale with a mega prize of Rs 10 million for the winner.
Fear Factor, worldwide, enjoys a very high brand loyalty with a successful track record in 106 countries. It is targeted at the 18-34 age bracket. The Fear Factor television series has a huge viewership across countries like USA, UK, Netherlands, France, Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Argentina, Poland and Mexico. In India, the international version airs on AXN.
The Fear Factor series won NBC’s highest rating for a summer premiere in seven years and was the highest rated show of the week in five of the eight summer episodes. It is Russia’s 15 most watched programmes and the top-rated French Canadian programme and, is being scaled up high in the Indian television entertainment market. The content of this Action Reality Show, Fear Factor India of Sony is cutting edge and enthralling with a high level of adventure quotient.
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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.
