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Star News gets soapy with ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai’
MUMBAI: The latest offering in the news genre is from the Star News pad. Taking off from the warm response the saas bahu soaps have received, Star News is all set to launch its latest offering Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai, debuting on 11 October from Monday to Friday at 2.30 PM with a repeat telecast at 11.30 am the next day.
This show will have different segments to capture the excitement of the popular serials and the tele-world. One segment will provide a racy recap of the popular serials aired every day across channels. This segment will also do a prediction of the likely turn of events in the following episodes.
Another segment will profile a story of the day, for instance – what is the new hair style being donned by Komolika of Kasautii Zindagii Kay, or when is Jassi likely to have her image change.
And finally one segment will feature an exclusive interview with a popular television celebrity everyday & delve in-depth into their lives.
“In a large number of Indian households while the activities of the Laloos, the Pawars & the Modis make important news, the Tulsi’s, the Parvati’s, the Jassi’s & the Kkusum’s make as much news to some other members of the very same household. This program is an attempt to address their peculiar news need.” says Star News CEO and Editor Uday Shankar.
‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai’ is being touted as the first show of its kind on Indian news television.
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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.
