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Star hopes to trample competition with Hindi dinosaurs
MUMBAI: Now watch dinosaurs roar in Hindi. Star Plus will air the dubbed version of Jurassic Park on 27 April at 7 pm.
Through the film the broadcaster ran circles around the competition last year. The film garnered a TVR of 3.75. The sequel The Lost World also fared well with a TVR of 3.73.
This marks the first time a Steven Spielberg film is being premiered in Hindi. This is holiday season and the channel is no doubt looking to maintain its stranglehold over the children’s segment. Emediaplan Plan put out TAM data for the top 25 children’s programmes for the week starting 30 March for all cable and satellite homes 4+.
Star Plus took the top 13 slots courtesy Shakalaka Boom Boom and Son Pari. . Even more revealing is the fact that Cartoon Network does not find a place.
Coming back, the promotional activity centres around ads in the major print publications. There will also be spots on the broadcaster’s FM station Radio City. Local cable networks such as INMumbai have also been roped in. As far as dubbing, the two sequels of Jurassic Park were concerned a Star spokesperson said that at present they were only focussing on the original.
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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.
