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Zee’s J K Ray appointed as Essel Group VP corporate
MUMBAI: Former Zee Bangla business head J K Ray has been appointed as VP corporate Essel Group, West Bengal. Based out of Kolkata, Ray reports to Zee Telefilms CMD Subhash Chandra.
“My responsibility here is to lead Essel Group’s new business initiatives in West Bengal,” states Ray, who took charge on 1 January 2006.
As part of a major corporate re-shuffle, Ray was moved to Mumbai in September 2005 as VP network retail & slot sales. Ajay Trigunayat, who then replaced Ray as Zee Bangla business head, has now returned to Mumbai. Zee is yet to fill the vacancy created by Trigunayat’s exit.
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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.
