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Spuul and Star TV announce landmark deal
MUMBAI: In a landmark deal with Star TV, Spuul – one of the most popular online streaming service for Indian movies and TV shows – will be streaming Star Plus shows 30 minutes after their TV broadcast in India. This first of it’s kind deal for Spuul, will give Spuul subscribers in India and Pakistan unlimited, on-demand access to the best soaps and reality television from Star Plus, on their computers and mobile devices.
Starting now, you can watch Star’s 10 most popular soaps including Diya Aur Bati Hum, Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi and Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and reality TV show Junior Master Chef on computers, iOS, Android, smartphones and tablets. This widely watched Star Plus offering will now be available as part of Spuul’s premium subscription plan. The low monthly subscription price also includes unlimited access to all free and premium movies on Spuul.
“We are delighted to announce this agreement with Star TV. This deal further strengthens our exceptional and unrivalled content mix, said Spuul CEO India Prakash Ramchandani. Elaborating further, he said, “We are offering Spuul subscribers these popular daily TV shows at no additional cost, giving them even more value, and further validating why we are the preferred service for quality Indian content online.”
Other Star Plus shows on Spuul include Ek Ghar Banaunga, Saraswatichandra, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai, Arjun, Veera and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. As part of launch promotions, upto seven episodes of each of the 11 shows released prior to 2 September 2013 will be available for free on Spuul throughout September 2013.
Besides these daily soaps, Spuul’s TV library also includes evergreen hits such as Mahabharat, Fauji, Malgudi Days and Nukkad.
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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.
