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Viacom18’s Soumen Ray joins Bajaj Auto as CFO
MUMBAI: Viacom18 CFO Soumen Ray who joined the organisation as the deputy CFO in 2013 has recently joined Bajaj Auto as the president finance and CFO designate in August 2018.
Ray commenced his journey with Viacom18 during the year 2013 and donned the hat as the deputy CFO, CFO and chief finance and strategy officer. Coming from the B Com background from Kolkata’s St. Xavier’s college, he initiated his career by joining Eveready Industries India Ltd in 1998 as manager-finance.
He also has other laurels to boast of. He qualified as a chartered accountant, made a move at ITC as the commercial manager after a successful stint for about five years at Eveready Industries. Ray then joined Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) as the general manager finance after serving the company for about three years in his previous company. He served for about five years at HUL and then joined Viacom18 as the deputy CFO in 2013.
As per the reports, he will work closely with Kevin Pius D’Sa and is expected to succeed as the president (finance) after D’Sa’s retirement. He will also be a part of Bajaj Auto’s senior leadership team.
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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.
