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Zee takes the ‘Super Moms’ to North America
MUMBAI: After the successful DID Super Moms in India, Zee TV is all set to travel abroad. The stage is set and the doors are open for DID Super Moms North America. With more than 20,000 videos and ground activations across 16 cities it gives a platform to those women who gave up their dreams of becoming a dancer and settled for a career, family and motherhood.
With this move, it aims to give hope to millions of mothers across North America who aspire to make a name for themselves in the field of dance.
With digital being the way forward, the channel is focusing strongly on digital platforms. The first phase stared with digital auditions on 15 August where talented moms can log on to www.zeedilse.com/auditions – record or upload a two minute audition video along with telling what makes them a super mom!
Ground auditions across 16 cities will start from 15 September till 30 September after which 50 contestants will be shortlisted for the mega auditions to be held in October in New York City. The 10 finalists will then be selected to compete in DID Super Moms North America grand finale to take place in December.
Zee TV Americas general manager Sameer Targe believes that although America is the land of drams, reality is very different. “Life comes in the way – kids, school, job, family takes precedence over dreams and gradually, dreams fade away. DID Super Moms North America is our way of giving it back to those moms who gave up their passion for dancing in lieu of family responsibilities.”
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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.
