Kids
Hungama’s personality workshop for cable ops’ kids
MUMBAI: Hungama TV, the soon to be launched 24-hour Hindi children’s entertainment channel, promoted by UTV, is organising personality development workshop across 11 cities.
The workshop is conducted by Satish Deshmukh, an entertainer and professional corporate illusionist and exclusively for the cable operator’s children.
The objective of the workshop is to develop communication skills that are essential in all walks of life. Deshmukh also focuses on the key elements of personality development like leadership qualities, confidence, creative thinking and stage presentation.
The Mumbai leg of the workshop was held on 12 September at Tulip Star Hotel where Deshmukh honed the communication and interpersonal skills of the participants through a repertoire of magic tricks to enhance their confidence and communication skills.
The Mumbai workshop is part of 11-city programme, which would cover almost all children of the cable operators across these cities and their neighborhood, which started off at Pune on 11 September, according to the official release.
Highlighting the importance of all-round development of children, Hungama TV COO, Purnendu Bose states, “This is an initiative dedicated to our trade partners and it’s our way of contributing to the overall personality development of the children of cable operators, which we believe will go a long way in shaping the identities of the citizens of tomorrow.”
The workshop would proceed cover Ludhiana, Lucknow, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur and Kolkata, the programme will come to a close at Bangalore on 2 October.
“Hungama TV will consistently endeavor to provide quality entertainment, contribute to development of Indian children and live up to the expectations that Hungama TV is truly for the Indian kids by the Indian Kids,” says Bose in the official release.
Kids
Sony YAY! launches ‘House of Masti’ to celebrate 20 years of Shin chan
Comedian Kiku Sharda joins the fun with a special rap track as the mischievous icon returns to Indian TV.
MUMBAI: Shin chan is back and this time, he’s bringing the whole house of masti with him! Sony YAY!, India’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, has unveiled ‘House of Masti’, a specially curated programming block to mark 20 years of the iconic animated series Shin chan on Indian television. The campaign transforms the beloved character’s mischievous world into a fresh, high-energy viewing experience. It features new episodes, fan-favourite moments, and themed programming stunts, all designed to stand out from regular broadcasts.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, popular comedian Kiku Sharda has joined the campaign. He anchors the integration with a lively rap track titled ‘Shin chan ka YAY! Dhamaal’, infusing contemporary music and humour into the beloved series.
Sony YAY! business head of kids and animation Ambesh Tiwari said, “Over the past 20 years, Shin chan has built a strong and enduring connection with audiences in India. With ‘House of Masti’, we are celebrating this milestone through a differentiated, campaign-led experience. Kiku Sharda and the rap track add a fun, high-energy layer that will resonate with today’s kids and families.”
Starting 27 April, viewers can enjoy the World Television Premiere of Shin chan along with new episodes and an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies on Sony YAY!.
By blending nostalgia with fresh, engaging content, Sony YAY! is ensuring that the cheeky, laughter-filled adventures of Shin chan continue to entertain and connect with new generations across the country.
In a world full of serious cartoons, Shin chan remains delightfully naughty and with ‘House of Masti’, Sony YAY! is making sure his brand of chaos stays as fresh and fun as ever. Get ready for some serious masti!
