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Sony SAB crowns the winner of the ‘FINDING FUNNY’ initiative
MUMBAI: Sony SAB has announced the winners of its unique activation, ‘Finding Funny’, aimed at spreading happiness and discovering hidden talent. Exclusively for media agencies, the initiative gave an opportunity to media professionals to display their talent for making people laugh. Contestants across media agencies in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore had sent their videos via WhatsApp with their introduction and a presentation of their talent. The shortlisted agency representatives were invited to the regional finals in Mumbai (August 3), Delhi (August 10) and Bangalore (August 14) and the top finalists from each city competed in the final round.
Hosted and judged by the popular entertainers of AIB, the elimination rounds saw contestants doing various genres of stand-up comedy. The contest saw a different side of media agency professionals, with finalists from Publicis Groupe, Group M, OMD, Interactive Avenues, WM Global and Kantar Analytics Practice competing in the grand finale that was held in Mumbai on Friday, August 24 attended by key clients and senior industry people.
Chetan Muley from OMD Mumbai was crowned the funniest in the grand finale, with Rahil Hafeez from Interactive Avenues and Rohith Sundaram from WM Global, marking their titles as first and second runners-up. The top three were awarded E-retail vouchers with the winner bagging vouchers worth Rs. 50,000/-
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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.
