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Zee signs on Megamagic for distribution in Pakistan
Zee Telefilms has appointed Mega Magic, a group company of the WorldCall Telecommunications Group, to provide legal distribution of Zee TV to be broadcast in Pakistan.
Mega Magic was appointed the sole distributor and seller of decoders and cards for the Zee TV after it went pay from 10 June.
A senior company official confirmed the decoders would cost 19,000 Pakistani rupees and the charges per house connection would be Rs 24 for a seven-channel package (Zee TV, Zee English, Zee Music, Zee MGM, Zee Cinema, Zee News and UTN – set to become Alpha Urdu).
Queried as to how the cable industry was organised in Pakistan, the official said the problems broadcasters faced were very similar to those in India. The industry is unregulated, disorganised and underdeclaration of subscribers is rampant, the official said.
There were also plans for a separate channel at some stage dedicated to Pakistan which would involve the development of local programming content, but this was still in the ideas stage, the official said.
Zee television currently offers a package of 14 channels which are marketed internationally and covers Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and Australia.
ALPHA GUJARATI, ALPHA BANGLA EXIT AUSTRALIA: Zee’s Alpha Gujarati and Alpha Bangla have gone off air in Australia, probably due to poor response from subscribers. The two channels have been replaced by Zee group channel Asianet Bharati (soon to become Alpha Tamil), the official said. In Australia, Asianet Bharati is distributed through Prakasham Tamil TV Service of the Tamil Media Group.
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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.
