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SPNI’s Rohit Gupta on The Venice TV Festival jury
NEW DELHI: A tribute to innovation and international recognition for quality creative and media content, The Venice TV Festival has announced Sony Pictures Network India president Rohit Gupta as a part of its extensive international jury for the upcoming festival scheduled in September.
The 26-member jury also includes EGTA Sweden president Malin Hager, Fox Networks Group Latin America VP creative services Andre Takeda, UFA fiction producer Nataly Kudiabor, ITV Studios Netherlands head of development and sales Remco Lentjes, Fashion TV art director Barbara Aparo, Former Screenwriter RAI McCann Worldgroup Management Board Milka Pogliani.
The awards will be announced under 15 categories including Best TV Series, Best TV Film, Documentary, Cross-Platform Programming, Performing Arts, New Talent (Director), among others.
Earlier, Indian shows Nickelodeon-India’s Nickelodeon Mom & Brat Ident and Viacom18’s Bigg Boss have won the honours in Program Promotion and Cross-Platforms categories, respectively at the international festival.
The last date to submit entries is 14 August 2020.
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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.
