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Vh1 takes rock band Pentagram to Glastonbury festival
MUMBAI: Vh1, the lifestyle international music channel, is sponsoring the rock band Pentagram to perform at the Glastonburg Festival in UK.
The band will perform on 25 June.
Glastonbury Festival, an annual three-day revelry of music and life, is regarded as the worlds biggest festival of performing arts, in a statement issued by Vh1.
The only band from India at the festival, Pentagram will perform alongside some of the worlds hottest acts – Coldplay, Garbage, White Stripes, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, Stereo MC and Tori Amos.
Pentagram, who had earlier performed at the Sundance Music Festival in Estonia, has also displayed its talent in various youth festivals across the world. But it will be the first time that the troupe will be performing at Glastonbury, a congregation of talented artists from the world over, informs the release.
Vh1 India general manager Keertan Adyanthaya adds, “We are very proud to have an Indian rock band performing at one of the biggest music festivals in the world. India has a plethora of international music talent.
“Unfortunately, there has neither been a serious avenue nor a true attempt to promote such artistes. With this, Vh 1 has put India back on the map of international rock music. This is just the beginning! Vh1 will take many more such initiatives to popularise Indian rock in India as well as internationally.”
Vishal, lead vocalist of Pentagram, is elated. This is a big thing for Indian rock. Glastonbury is one of the worlds largest music festivals, and to play alongside some of the big names in rock music, is a dream come true. I thank Vh1 for having provided us this wonderful opportunity.
Pentagrams other band members include Shiraz (drums), Papal (bass) and Randolph (guitars). The foursome will fly off to the UK shortly.
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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.
