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Zee TV welcomes the New Year with ‘Jashn E Ummeed’
MUMBAI: To mark the end of this year, Zee TV presents Jashn-E-Ummed 2015, a two hour special celebration of the highlights of the year that has gone by – presented through thematic acts and hilarious gags by the most popular faces of Indian television. The celebration will have the most sought after faces of the television industry bringing alive your evening with performances that depict the milestone events of 2015 on chartbuster songs! This special celebration episode will air on Dec 27th from 5-7 pm.
So, as the stars do a recap of the most defining moments of 2015 through song and dance, the vivacious hosts Ali Asgar & Gaurav Gera will add their own flavor of masti to all the madness on the show. Bringing the romance alive on stage in the special Romantic act, Gurmeet Choudhary-Sargun Mehta and Vishal Singh-Sana Khan will floor everyone by their graceful moves and the romantic feel with which they perform to songs like Sun Sathiya, Gulabo, Tung Tung baje and Main rang sharbato ka.
As a part of the Special Achievement Act that raises a toast to films of 2015 that set the cash registers ringing, actors Karan Wahi, Gauahar Khan and Manav Gohil will enthrall viewers with their spunky act on Selfie Le Le Re,Welcome Back and Banno Tera Swagger. Another exciting highlight of the show will be an ode to the most iconic movie of the 90’s – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge celebrating 1000 weeks. The tribute will be paid by the much adored love birds of television -Rithvik Dhanjani & Asha Negi who will recreate the magic of the iconic jodi SRK-Kajol on songs like Mere Khwabon mein, Ruk ja o dil diwane and others!
Funnyman Kiku Sharda and Rajiv Thakur will tickle the audience’s funny bone with their impersonation of Baba Ramdev & MSG. Gorgeous Puja Banerjee will have viewers in splits with her hilarious rendition of Radhe Maa. Adding an extra punch with their chemistry on the Retro special -Karan Tacker & Krystle Dsouza and Arjun Bijlani & Riddhi Dogra will groove to the remixed version of Dheere Dheere Se & Tumhe Apna Banane Ki Kasam Khayee Hai. The two hour celebration will culminate with a Celebration act with hot steppers Mouni Roy, Gautam Gulati & Rashmi Desai on Shaam Shandaar…
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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.
