GECs
Zee World tops the GEC pay platform in Zambia
MUMBAI: Zee World, ZEEL’s English general entertainment channel is gaining steam in Africa, revealed the company.
At the Content Upfront in Lusaka on May 29, Zee World announced that it has captured the number one GEC position on Pay TV platform in Zambia.
“The growing success of Zee channels paves the way for further expansion in the continent,” said a buoyant Zee Africa, CEO, Harish Goyal
The Content Upfront was held at the Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel. In the next quarter, Zee World is likely to host more editions of the Content Upfront in Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Zee World, the first offering from ZEEL for mainstream viewers in Africa, was launched in 2015.
The other channels in the Zee Africa bouquet include Zee Bollymovies, Zee Bollynova, Zee TV and Zee Cinema.
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GECs
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.
