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&TV to launch new ‘Killer’ singing game show
MUMBAI: Today, many of us still recall the groups ‘Deewane’, ‘Parwane’ and ‘Mastane’ on Zee TV’s popular music show – Antakshari. There was a time when singing reality shows were considered as a sure shot success on Indian television.
Be it different versions of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV to Indian Idol on Sony Entertainment Television (SET), such shows have somehow always been closer to the hearts of the Indian television audience.
&TV, a channel from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) stable which is set to go live on 2 March has got one more non-fiction show to its kitty. Christened Killer, which is based on the British game show Sing If You Can. The show’s US version is titled Killer Karaoke.
The new series is being produced by SOL Production in partnership with The Ideas Box Entertainment.
Confirming the news to indiantelevision.com, SOL Productions founder Fazila Allana says: “Yes, we are making the show for Zee’s new channel – &TV.”
The new series is on a hunt for independent singers, bands or anyone and everyone who has a passion for singing and a good voice. It is a fun filled high energy singing game show.
The show provides an opportunity for those who are passionate about singing. The contestants sing in front of a live audience. It challenges contestants to try to sing popular songs and keep their concentration while experiencing unusual and outrageous physical challenges. Forgetting lyrics might be the least of contestants’ problems. Two teams of three contestants will be competing against each other to win the title. The winner will take away prize, which would be either in cash or kind.
The auditions for the same have already been canned. Contestants between age group of 18-40 years old are allowed.
The show is in pre-production stage.
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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.
