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Star Bharat brings in the new year with its new family show ‘Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki’
MUMBAI: We all are seekers in life, some seek love, some stability and some seek solutions to fix daily family problems. Imagine, if we all find that one person to help us with everything that we seek, it will be a blessing in disguise, or actually the almighty’s blessing. But do such people exist? Maybe, they do.
If someone really needs a fixer at the moment, it is the Chowdhury family that consists of a Grandfather Janki Prasad Chowdhury (Dada) and his Granddaughter Dali who lost her parents at a very young age to a car accident and has grown up to be a pampered, spoilt and short tempered which has become a sore point for her Grandfather. The need of the hour is to find a fixer, who can bring back Dali back to her roots with values & humility.
Starting 1st Jan, Star Bharat, through its philosophy of bringing the entire family together ‘Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki’, a show that is sure to instill a sense of closeness. The lead Kanhaiya, also the ‘fixer’ is a multi-facted bawarchi hired to bring to end of woes of the Chowdhury family. Kanhaiya is here to make sure he bridges the gap between Dada and Dali not just on the dinner table but also in their lives. While he is great at whipping up a delicious meal, he also sprinkles joy in one’s life. The show is inspired by the storyline of the blockbuster Bengali show ‘Bhojo Gobindo’. Tollywood’s popular Director Snehashish Chakraborty has directed the show in Hindi for Star Bharat.
Star Bharat Spokesperson said, “We are excited about ‘Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki’ as we want our audiences to start the new year with a lot of fun & entertainment. The show will highlight the importance of family values, something we tend to forget or ignore in our fast paced modern lives.”
The show will star Vishal Vashishta in the role of Kanhaiya and will mark the Hindi Television debut of the popular Bengali actress Sweta Bhattacharya as the spoilt Dali. Celebrated and veteran Bengali Film TV actor Deepankar De will essay the role of Janki Prasad Chowdhury (Dada). He plays Dada in the original Bengali show too. Rupanjana Mitra as Sandhya also plays a pivotal role in the show.
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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.
