Kids
Nick to telecast Jai Shri Krishna from 18 January
MUMBAI: Kids’ entertainment channel Nick is set to telecast Jai Shri Krishna from 18 January onwards. The show will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 9 am.
Jai Shri Krishna is an adaptation of the original version with the same name from Colors, a Viacom18 channel. The version has been re-edited in an attempt to clean the violent scenes and has undergone a packaging that kids can relate to, claims the channel.
Speaking about the launch of the new show, Nick India senior VP and GM Nina Elavia Jaipuria says, “With the launch of Sri Jai Krishna, it is for the first time that Nick will be screening a mythology in live-action format.”
Jai Shri Krishna on Nick narrates the growing years of Krishna in Gokul and traverses his tales in Mathura wherein he is to deal with his evil uncle Kans. Keeping the kids’ sensibilities in mind, Nick has customised the show to make it suitable for its young audience. Also, each episode story will be narrated by a grandmother.
“The story of Lord Krishna is not only entertaining but our young audiences can learn and acquire a lot of positive values through it. This re-edited and customised version of the show will surely have the kids engaged like never before,” Jaipuria adds.
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.
