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The Epic channel bags six metals at Promax India Awards
Mumbai: On May 12 Promax India Awards honored The EPIC Channel with six awards. The channel won four Gold and two Silver awards.
Of the four Gold awards, the ‘EPIC At 10’ promotion won two of these awards for the Best Integrated Marketing Campaign (Out-Of-House) and the Best Launch Campaign (Out-Of-House). The show ‘Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan’ was awarded with the Best Promo Using Only Programming Footage. While the program, ‘Khwaabon Ka Safar’ won a gold for the Best Innovative Use of Digital.
One silver was awarded for the Best Sound Editing for the acclaimed show, Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan while the other silver was given to Khwaabon Ka Safar for the Best Co-Branded Promotion with Philips.
The Epic AT 10 campaign won the awards for sheer originality in content and creativity. It was conceptualized by Grey Worldwide who innovatively used Bollywood stalwarts including Anurag Basu, Javed Akhtar and Naseeruddin Shah to launch the three shows, Stories by Rabindranath Tagore, Jaane Pehchaane With Jaaved Akhtar and Mid-Wicket Tales With Naseeruddin Shah.
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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.
