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Sony MAX to air world television premiere of ‘Marjaavaan’ on 29 February
MUMBAI: Sony MAX is all set to feature the World Television Premiere of the month – Marjaavaan. The action drama featuring Siddharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Tara Sutaria will be showcased on 29th February 2020 at 8PM.
The film revolves around the love story of a local goon, Raghu (Siddharth Malhotra) and Zoya (Tara Sutaria), a mute music teacher whose world is turned upside down due to the villainous acts of Vishnu (Riteish Deshmukh), the son of an infamous gang leader The film takes a series of heart wrenching twists that results in the death of Zoya. Raghu avenges her death while Vishnu continues to destroy everything Raghu lives for.
Speaking about his role as Raghu, Siddharth Malhotra says, "Milap, Me and my team first decided to change the physical aspect of Raghu – trying longer hair, a bandana, the matches, tougher, bigger and broader look including the tattoos of every religion in India. I found it cool and really enjoyed it. I've never done something like this before."
Speaking about her role as a mute Kashmiri Music teacher, Tara Sutaria says, "I spent a couple of months before we started filming to learn the sign language as I wanted it to be 100 percent right. I believe if you're doing something unique like this, you need to do justice to the role. I am really grateful to Milap Sir and to everyone that I could learn this language."
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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.
