Kids
Cartoon Network & Pogo ‘rising’ with Aamir Khan
MUMBAI: As Aamir Khan gets ready for Mangal Pandey – The Rising next week, Cartoon Network and Pogo have booked the superstar for 15 days.
Khan will be seen on the channels where he will be seen sharing interesting anecdotes about his forthcoming movie. Also four lucky kids will win an opportunity to meet Aamir Khan in person.
Khan can be caught on Pogo’s Prime Pogo band from 1 – 15 August from 6 – 8 pm and on Cartoon Network through the day from 1 – 15 August.
Viewers will get an exclusive sneak-peak at behind-the-scenes action of this exciting film. Additionally, kids can catch popular Prime Pogo hosts, Niall and Chinu interacting with Khan.
As a special treat for all Aamir Khan and Cartoon Network enthusiasts, the Network will air short interstitial of Aamir Khan in a candid conversation with the resident cool dude – Johnny Bravo from 1-15 August on Cartoon Network. On Independence Day, these interstitials will be produced into a special show, which will air at 4:30 pm.
Pogo is also running a special contest wherein four kids can win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Aamir Khan. To win, kids need to simply watch Prime Pogo on weekdays from 1–15 August between 6 –8 pm and respond to the question asked during the show by sending an SMS to 8888.
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.
