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Zee TV Middle East launches the hunt for Asia’s Singing Superstar
MUMBAI: Zee TV has brought back its one of the famous singing reality show Asia’s Singing Superstar on 7 November for its Middle East audience.
This is a first show which holds no barriers in terms of age and is giving a chance to all those hidden and budding talents across 3 countries to come up and take part in the show.
Never before has a show gathered more than 1500 singers across Middle East to participate for the UAE Auditions & top 5 were selected by the judge Shafqat Amanat Ali.
The selected singers come from diverse Asian nationalities and the 6 singers representing UAE would be Tejaswini (India), Ian Cris (Philippines), Yasmina Alidodova (Tajikistan), Shivhari (Bahrain), Sayed Hasan(Bangladesh) and Shreya Roy (India).
The auditions in Pakistan and India also saw a huge response and the show are slated to showcase the best of all 3 countries.
The contestants selected from the auditions will be mentored by Shafqat Amanat Ali from Pakistan who is best known for his Sufi Music, ‘Mitwa’, songs from movies like My Name is Khan and by the maestro Shankar Mahadevan from India who is an award winning composer and play back singer, best known for his songs like Taare Zameen Par, India Waale, Maa and numerous more.
Renowned Pakistani Actor Ahsan khan who appeared in films like Nikah, Billi and Indian Singer/composer Shweta Pandit who debuted in Yash Raj’s “Mohabbatein” will be hosting the show. Most importantly one of the best Pakistani Ghazal singer of his era ‘Ghulam Ali’ who is known for Chupke Chupke, Kiya Hai PyarJise would be the Maha Guru in the Grand Finale Episode of the show.
Speaking about the show, Zee TV’s Chief Content and Creative Officer, Manoj Mathew says “Music has always transcended boundaries across Asia & we look to achieve just that by bringing singers from across Asia together on one platform. The mentors are well selected according to the show requirements as the singers will be divided into two teams. Shankar Madadevan will lead & mentor the Pakistani contestants while Shafqat Amanat Ali will mentor the Indian contestants. UAE contestants will be distributed among both mentors. It will be a unique experience to see contestants from non-hindi/urdu speaking countries sing in hindi/urdu. The show will be produced by the makers of SaReGaMaPa so we expect to put up a great show.”
Sixteen contestants in total will be chosen from UAE, India and Pakistan to take part in the show. The winner would be crowned ASIA’S SINGING SUPERSTAR and will be launched in a Bollywood movie by Zee Studio – the in-house movie production house of Zee Entertainment.
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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.
