Kids
Pogo to celebrate Chhota Bheem’s birthday on 1 May
MUMBAI: In its zest to celebrate the birthday of Chhota Bheem, kids channel Pogo is launching Badaa Birthday Party Tour.
In a special 60-day festive TV marathon leading up to Chhota Bheem’s Badaa Birthday Party on 1 May, Pogo is offering kids a chance to win an all expenses paid, pre-birthday bash with Chhota Bheem.
The character will visit the four winner’s houses to celebrate his birthday with them.
To enter the contest, kids needs to answer a question about their hero Chhota Bheem during the break and SMS their answer to 58558. Also up for grabs are iPods, music systems, mobile phones and other prizes.
Said Turner International India Entertainment Networks, South Asia VP and deputy general manager Monica Tata, “Growing in his popularity and iconic status, Chhota Bheem is one of the best loved characters by kids on Indian television today and we’re pleased to be celebrating Chhota Bheem’s birthday with those who matter most – his fans! The Pogo Bada Birthday Party offers the ultimate money-can’t-buy-experience of meeting and celebrating with Chhota Bheem in their home.”
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
