Kids
Hungama TV’s ‘Oral-B John aur Kaun’ to hit television on 2 December
MUMBAI : Kid’s talent hunt Oral-B John aur Kaun, is set to premiere on Hungama TV on 2 December. The 13 episode reality show will culminate in the selection of a winning pair of a girl and boy to star alongside John Abraham in UTV’s film Goal. The grand finale of the show will be telecast on 13 January 2007.
40 kids from across five-cities were evaluated on their acting and dancing skills in three rounds judged by television stars Poonam Goel and Shraddha Nigam. The quarter final round reduced the number of kids to 20, with an equal number of boys and girls. The final eight were selected in the semi-final round to compete in the finale that would be judged by film director Vivek Agnihotri in addition to the other two judges.
In the Finale, the eight contestants would be evaluated on their acting skills and two winners will get an opportunity to star along with superstar John Abraham in Vivek Agnihotri directed movie Goal.
The show will be hosted by Roshan Abbas and Karishma Randeva and promises not only to entertain but also hopes to provide an interesting peek into the grooming and training of the youngest talent pool of India.
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.
