Kids
‘Astra Force’ screening held; to premiere on Disney today
MUMBAI: A special screening of the much-awaited superhero animated series – “Astra Force” with legendary icon, Amitabh Bachchan was hosted at Sunny Super Studio, Juhu, which was attended by celebrity artistes such as Faisal Khan, Sadhil Kapoor, Arush Rana & Ashnoor Kaur.
The kids were thrilled to watch Bachchan’s new avatar and expressed their immense excitement at the premier. A shout out to all superhero lovers as a must watch series. ‘Astra Force’ will premiere on Disney Channel on 28 November (Monday) at 3.30pm.
A funny and fast-paced, action-adventure series, filled with laughs and thrills, “Astra Force” tells the story of a mythical hero from a distant world, who was stranded on Earth millions of years ago, after an epic space battle. When 8-year old brother and sister twins accidentally awaken the mythical superhero from his long hibernation, they must teach him about the modern world and join Astra to save the universe from a new wave of giant monsters and intergalactic threats. Together they will fight for Truth, for Justice and for Ice cream!
Astra Force features the voice of Bachchan as the powerful new superhero, “Astra” in his first animated kids television series. The 52 part, series will be aired every week from Monday to Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
The new Indian superhero was created by Bachchan and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan, who are producing the series in partnership with Disney Channel.
Graphic India is a character entertainment company focused on creating leading characters, comics and stories through mobile and digital platforms. Led by Devarajan, Graphic India is owned by the U.S. comic book Company, Liquid Comics, Start Media LLC and CA Media LP, the Asian investment arm of The Chernin Group, LLC (TCG). Disney Channel is a 24-hour children’s television network that taps into the entertainment needs of 4-14 year olds with storytelling.
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!
