MUMBAI: Capturing the connection between ‘Bhakt and Bhagwan’ (devotee & almighty), &TV is all set to present two stories - ‘Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrath Kathayein’ and ‘Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram’.

Produced by Peninsula Pictures, the story of Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram will present the true essence and purpose behind Hanumanji’s ‘bhakti’ towards Lord Ram, which will be premiered on 7 January 2020 at 9:30 pm every Monday-Friday.

The show will feature a stellar ensemble cast including Ekagra Dwivedi essaying the lead character of Bal Hanuman; Sneha Wagh and Jiten Lalwani as Anjani and Kesari (Lord Hanuman’s parents) respectively.

Meanwhile, Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Katheyein is produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms and to start from 28 January 2020 at 9:00 pm every Monday-Friday.

Conveying a message of the ultimate triumph for the sincerely devoted in a storytelling format, the show marks the comeback of popular Bollywood actress Gracy Singh as Santoshi Maa.

 &TV’s business head Vishnu Shankar said: “&TV is launching two new shows - Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram and Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrath Kathayein. While in one show, ‘Shiromani’ Hanuman takes birth in a ‘vanar roop’ to seek blessings of his ‘aradhyay’ Lord Shri Ram and helps him destroy the evil Ravana.”

“In the second one, Santoshi Maa’s guides her ardent devotee Swati through the medium of ‘vrath-kathay’, which serve as a source of strength and enables her to tackle challenges successfully and live a happier life,” Shankar added.

Meanwhile, the producers of Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Katheyein, Rashmi Sharma from Rashmi Sharma Telefilms said: “Storytelling is an innately human quality; one that crosses cultures and languages. When it comes to mythology, viewers have always received stories of deities with open arms and admiration.”

She further added that with Santoshi Maa- Sunaye Vrat Kathayein, we wanted to bring to the audience the authentic stories behind vrats and their deep-rooted meanings and showcase their relevance in today’s life situations.

Similarly, the producers of Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri sho,  Alind Srivastava and Nissar Parvej, Peninsula Pictures said, “As a genre, mythology breaks through various demographic barriers. Our show Paramavatar Shri Krishna got a great response from the audience. With ‘Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram’ we intend to narrate previously untold stories of Lord Hanuman from his childhood.”

“We have all grown up hearing his stories and our show will further throw light on his childhood and his equation with his family. The show will highlight different facets of Lord Hanuman’s life and showcase why he is called the ‘param bhakt’ of Lord Shri Ram,” the producers added.