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Zeel & FilmOn partner to launch online Bollywood channel
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) and internet TV provider FilmOn.com have entered into a partnership to launch a new customised channel called Zee Bollyworld TV. The channel will bring content from India to FilmOn’s 65 million monthly unique users.
The content on Zee Bollyworld TV will be broadcast in Hindi along with English subtitles, and will be available free everywhere. The HD channel will show a packed schedule of premium entertainment.
FilmOn Networks founder and chief executive officer Alki David said, “We are delighted to have reached this unique agreement with India’s most exciting broadcaster, Zeel, to share their fantastic content with our audiences on a worldwide basis for the first time. Zee Bollyworld TV on FilmOn.com will showcase some of the very best programming that India has to offer, including great Bollywood movies, chat shows and top drama. Our new custom-made channel will be available free straight to desktop, tablet or mobile.”
Zeel global head syndication Sunita Uchil added, “With new modes of content consumption emerging in today’s digital age, our partnership with FilmOn.com will help us reach out to a wider range of audiences. We are confident that the new channel will be of huge interest to Indian communities within the USA and the UK and also to anyone who wishes to enjoy the rich diversity of content from India.”
Currently, FilmOn has over 600 free channels and more than 90,000 video-on-demand titles.
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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.
