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Vodafone ushers in ‘Durgotsab’ with 13th edition of ,Aagomoni’
KOLKATA: Vodafone India has announced the 13th edition of ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’, a nightlong grand musical extravaganza to usher in Durgotsab 2013 to be held on 3 October, at Science City Auditorium, in Kolkata.
Featuring performances by eminent artists from diverse fields, ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’ is an eagerly awaited annual ritual for the citizens of the city of joy, as they get set to welcome Goddess Durga for the five day Puja festival.
Some of the noted performers for this year’s ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’ are – filmmaker and actress Aparna Sen, musicians Purbayan Chatterjee, Soumyojit, Sourendra and Anubrata Chatterjee; Bangla band Chandrabindoo, Rupankar Bagchi, Bickram Ghosh, Vocalists Jolly Mukherjee and Shailaja Subramaniam with RD Burman’s original musician Nitin Shankar, Kishore Sodha, Raj Sodha, Suraj Sathe, Franco Vaz and others.
Vodafone India business head – Kolkata and West Bengal Anand Sahai said: “It is one of Vodafone’s special initiatives to engage and touch the lives and hearts of customers in West Bengal.”
Additionally, Vodafone is also running a singing contest – ‘Vodafone Shera Voice’, added Sahai.
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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.
