Kids
Pogo unveils programming for January
MUMBAI: Kids channel Pogo has unveiled its line-up for January.
The channel will showcase two game shows – Hole in the Wall and Takeshi‘s Castle – in a special programming block ‘Kabhi Crash, Kabhi Splash‘ every Friday at 12:30 pm.
Pogo will begin Friday mornings at 8 with Oswald Marathon, which is about an eight-legged blue octopus Oswald.
Additionally, the channel will screen shows like Chhota Bheem, Hagemaru, Mr. Bean the Animated Series & Mr. Bean, throughout the day on 26 January to celebrate Republic Day.
Turner International vice president and deputy general manager – entertainment networks, South Asia, India Monica Tata said, “Pogo was the first kids‘ channel to launch original productions in India in 2004 and this year our bouquet has much more for our avid viewers. Pogo is expanding its suite of offerings by launching new season of Hole in the Wall and M.A.D. getting even better with its Big Picture Special. This line up of kids‘ favourite shows is sure to add more excitement and be a great beginning to their new year.”
The channel will also feature films like Shrek, Batman Begins and Scooby Doo. While Shrek and Batman Begins will be aired on 17 January and 24 January, Scooby Doo will be aired on 31 January.
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.
