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The History Channel special ‘Ape to Man’ wins top nod from National Academies
MUMBAI:Ape to Man, the two-hour special that premiered on the History Channel in August 2005 is set to receive the top prize from the National Academies in the category of TV/Radio.
The History Channel is one of the cable television networks featuring original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history to life across multiple platforms.
The National Academies award recognises excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering and medicine to the general public. The winners will be honoured during a ceremony on 9 Nov at the Academies’ Arnold and Mabel Beckman center in Irvine, Calif. , asserts an official release.
The production team for Ape to Man is a recipient for works published or broadcast in 2005, among a field of 252 print, radio, and broadcast entries. They are: director Nic Young, producer Anna Thomson and executive producer Bill Locke.
The award is given for The History Channel and Lion Television’s Ape to Man, an accurate overview of human evolution made accessible to broad audiences.
Previously Ape to Man won the Emmy award for outstanding achievement in a craft: writing (writer: Nic Young). Ape to Man executive producer for The History Channel is Marc Etkind, adds the release.
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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.
