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Discovery Kids to premiere ‘Seikh Chilli and Friendz’ on Independence Day
MUMBAI: This Independence Day, Discovery Kids’ will launch its newest character Sheikh Chilli and his gang of friends in the special movie Sheikh Chilli and Friendz at 10 am.
Based on the popular comic character of Lotpot, the movie is produced by Apsons Entertainment in association with IRealities Intl.
Sheikh Chilli is a simpleton from the town of Jhunjhun Nagar who lives with his mother. He’s a day-dreamer with his heart in the right place, but his actions cause a lot of humour amongst his friends. He is joined in his adventures by Malika, his smart neighbor and classmate, Bulbul the talking donkey who is as silly as Sheikh Chilli himself, Khatkoo the pocket-sized dwarf friend from another planet and Noorie Djinn, a genie who is capable of fulfilling all of Sheikh Chilli’s wishes.
Creating trouble for Sheikh Chilli and Friendz is the evil witch Buri, who is after the magical necklace worn by Noorie Djinn so that she can become all-powerful. The friends encounter various other characters through the course of the movie which results in hilarious situations and many laughs.
Together, this unusual gang of friends is the source of humour for everyone around them. Catch Sheikh Chilli and Friendz the movie loaded with comedy, action and drama only on Discovery Kids.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
