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Disney Channel celebrates Rakshabandhan with a twist
MUMBAI: On the occasion of Rakshabandhan, Disney Channel has announced a special line up of shows and movies in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the fun, mischief, adventure and magic that is prerogative to the relationship between siblings.
The celebrations will begin with Karishma ka Karishma at 10 am to showcase a unique relationship between a robot and a boy.
Next, Carmin and Juni will take viewers on an undercover mission to save the world in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams at 1pm.
Later, the channel will telecast the movie Hari Puttar at 3 pm. Rounding off the day with some magic will come the three siblings Justin, Alex and Max in Wizards of Waverly Place at 7.30 pm.
Says Walt Disney Television International India associate director – programming Devika Prabhu, “Rakshabandhan is a festival that celebrates the extraordinary relationship that siblings share. Through the programming line-up, Disney Channel would like to reinforce those bonds of affection, fun and trust and wish all its viewers a very happy Rakshabandhan.”
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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.
