Kids
Nick declares winners of Nick Fundoo Superstars
MUMBAI: Nick has announced the winners of its popular initiative “Bournvita Presents Nick Fundoo Superstar” wherein four lucky kids from across India get a chance to feature in a music video along with Nick toons.
The month-long promotion, which kicked off this summer, has named four winners from India namely Prerna Dangwani from Mumbai, Adarsh Choudhary from Jaipur, Shobhit Tyagi from Mumbai and Aditi Dwivedi from Delhi.
The winners will be given the opportunity to star in the Nick Music Video along with the Nick toons like SpongeBob SquarePants, Ninja Hattori and Perman.
The Video will also have Mandira Bedi and will be choreographed by choreographer Saroj Khan.
Commenting on Nick Fundoo Super Star, Nick India VP and GM Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Nick always looks for new ways to engage young minds. Nick Fundoo Superstar is a true reflection of that philosophy. In its second year, Nick Fundoo Superstar is yet again offering kids across the country an equal opportunity to realise their dream of being on television by starring in a Nick music video with Mandira Bedi and choreographed by Saroj Khan. All that they have had to do is be there Fundoo selves without any stress and pressure.”
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.
