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CNN-IBN’s ‘Golden South Poll’: Mohanlal leads the race for the most popular Keralite
New Delhi, November 03, 2006: Competition is hot on CNN-IBN’s ‘The Golden South Poll’ for the most popular Keralite. According to the latest poll results for the most popular Keralite, Mohanlal, India’s most spontaneous actor, is leading the race with 69.98% votes (trends at 06:00pm on November 3) as against his competitors: P.T Usha, Mammooty, E Shreedharan, E M S Namboodiripad and K R Narayanan.
The Golden South’, is a four weeklong series which showcase what makes South India, The Golden South and also marks the 50-year celebrations of formation of the four southern states – Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka.
“We are excited about the enormous response received from our viewers both on www.ibnlive.com as well as through SMS on 2622. I am delighted that our viewers are appreciating our special series focusing on South India,” added Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN & IBN 7
The voting for the most popular Keralite is on till 6:00pm, Sunday, November 5th. The winner will be announced on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00pm on ‘India at 9’ on CNN-IBN. The viewers can vote by sending SMS<KER> to 2622 and vote for their favorite. The viewers can also logon to www.ibnlive.com to cast their vote online.
CNN-IBN has entered into a strategic alliance with Mathrubhumi, the national daily in Malayalam and Radio City, wherein the findings of the poll are being featured daily.
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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.
