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Star plus launches kids weekly ‘Golu Ke Goggles’
MUMBAI: After the launch of prime-time kids shows – Antariksh and Lucky – in both the weekday & weekend band, leading Hindi general entertainment channel Star Plus has announced the launch of yet another show targeted at young viewers – Golu Ke Goggles, a nature bound adventure show, starting Friday, 24 November at 8 pm.
Golu Ke Goggles is the story of a simple and naïve 12-year-old boy from a hill-station – Golu and is played by theatre actor Karan Atri.
Star India executive vice president Deepak Segal said, “After Antariksh and Lucky, Golu Ke Goggles is yet another endeavor to present fiction aimed and directed towards young viewers. Golu Ke Goggles is an out and out nature bound adventure show packaged with a lot of fun as it brings out the innocence of its characters, and is sure to keep the viewers entertained.”
The show is produced by Grusha Kapoor and Bikramjeet Singh Bhullar from Indian Production House and directed by Shahjahan and Sunil Chaurasia.
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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.
