Kids
AUM Animation Studios, Puppetica, SPN India win big at 1st ANN Awards
MUMBAI: The first edition of AnimationXpress.com's ANN Awards saw a gala night in Mumbai on Friday, 30 August. The most creative works from the Indian animation industry were rewarded in the presence of media veterans and top names from the broadcasting, advertising, and marketing world.
The top winner of the night was AUM Animation Studios, which won five trophies for its show Andy Pirki, in categories–Best 3D animated series, Best Director of an animated TV series, Best Editing in an animated series, Best Music Composer, and Best Character Animation.
India’s biggest crowd-funded and the world’s first Sanskrit animation film Punyakoti, by Puppetica Media, bagged four prestigious awards including Best Animation Digital Film, Best Character Design, Best Screenplay, and Best Voice Over Artist (Revathi).
Sony Pictures Network also won four grand awards, including best Digital Shorts (Lapet Te Raho), Best Channel Packaging (YAY! = Playful), Best Brand Collaboration with Animated Character (Sony YAY! with PVR), and Best Broadcasters Campaign (Go Kicko Campaign).
Other top winners included Cosmos Maya, which also won the ‘Animation Studio of the Year’ award, Annu Sikka, who won the ‘Animation Personality of the Year’ Award, and Ram Mohan who was honoured with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
Here’s the complete list of the winners:
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Programming |
Best Channel Packaging |
Sony Pictures Networks Pvt Ltd |
YAY! = Playful |
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Programming |
Best preschool show |
Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd |
MIGHTY LITTLE BHEEM – SPICY SURPRISE |
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Programming |
Best Promo |
Discovery Communications India |
Little Singham Chala London |
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Programming |
Best 2D animated series |
Discovery Communications India |
Little Singham |
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Programming |
Best 3D animated series |
AUM Animation Studios Pvt Ltd |
ANDY PIRKI |
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Programming |
Best 3D animated series |
Cosmos-Maya |
Motu Patlu |
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Programming |
Best Animation Digital Film |
Puppetica Media Pvt Ltd |
Punyakoti |
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Programming |
Best Animation Digital Series |
Green Gold Animation |
Kalari Kids- When Warriors Unite |
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Programming |
Best Animation Film |
Paperboat Design studios |
Goopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa (GGBB) |
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Programming |
Best Animation Short Film |
Sagar Funde |
Kite : a short film |
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Programming |
Best Digital Channel |
Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd |
Chotoonz |
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Programming |
Special Animation Programming (Non GEC) |
TV Today Network |
So Shayari |
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Sub- Category |
Company name |
Entry name |
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Technical Awards |
Best Character Animation |
Cosmos-Maya |
Tik Tak Tail |
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Technical Awards |
Best Character Design |
Puppetica Media Pvt Ltd |
Punyakoti |
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Technical Awards |
Best Director of an animated TV series |
AUM Animation Studios Pvt Ltd |
ANDY PIRKI |
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Technical Awards |
Best Editing in an animated series |
AUM Animation Studios Pvt LTD. |
ANDY PIRKI |
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Technical Awards |
Best Music Composer |
AUM Animation Studios Pvt LTD. |
ANDY PIRKI |
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Technical Awards |
Best Screenplay |
Puppetica Media Pvt Ltd |
Punyakoti |
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Technical Awards |
Best Special Effects |
Ventana Studios Pvt Ltd |
Radha Krishna Vyomasura Promo |
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Technical Awards |
Best Title Song |
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd (Nickelodeon) |
Rudra – Title Song |
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Technical Awards |
Best Title Design |
Plexus |
Smoke (Web series) |
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Technical Awards |
Best Voice Over Artist |
Puppetica Media Pvt Ltd |
Punyakoti |
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Sub- Category |
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Entry name |
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Personalities |
Best Indie Studio |
Tavrohi Animations Pvt Ltd |
TAVROHI ANIMATION |
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Personalities |
Animation Studio of the year |
Cosmos Maya |
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Personalities |
Animation Personality of the year |
Annu Sikka |
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Personalities |
Contribution to Indian Animation |
Ketan Mohan |
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Personalities |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
Ram Mohan |
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Sub- Category |
Company name |
Entry name |
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MAM |
Best Animated Brand Film |
Paperboat |
Cadbury 5 Star – Frog Film |
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MAM |
Best Digital Campaign for an Animated Series |
Gamitronics |
Kung Fu Dhamaka: The Game |
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MAM |
Best Experiential marketing |
Discovery Communications India |
Little Singham Squad – School Contact Program 2018 |
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MAM |
Best Brand Collaboration with Animated Character |
Sony Pictures Networks Pvt Ltd |
Sony YAY! with PVR |
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MAM |
Best Broadcasters Campaign |
Sony Pictures Networks Pvt Ltd |
Go Kicko Campaign |
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Sub- Category |
Company name |
Entry name |
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L&M Categories |
Best licensed and merchandised character |
Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd |
Chhota Bheem Action Plush |
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L&M Categories |
Best merchandised & licensed series |
DQ Entertainment International |
The Jungle Book |
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Sub- Category |
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Entry name |
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Student Awards |
Best student 2D film |
IDC School of design |
Candra-Sassa (Moon Rabbit) |
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Student Awards |
Best Student 3D film |
Supinfocom Rubika |
The Last Stand – A War Film |
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Editors Choice |
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Programming |
Best Animation Short Film |
Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (Nickelodeon) |
Daaduji – Sone se pehle brush karna |
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Technical |
Best Character Animation |
AUM Animation Studios Pvt LTD. |
ANDY PIRKI |
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Best Regional Show |
Sun TV Network |
Bommiyum Thirukkuralum |
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Outstanding Work Globally |
Technicolor India Pvt Ltd |
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Outstanding Work Globally |
Philm CGI Pvt Ltd |
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Digital Shorts |
Sony Pictures Network India Pvt Ltd |
Lapet Te Raho |
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Special Mention |
Certificate only |
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Programming |
Best preschool show |
Philm CGI Pvt Ltd |
The Fox & Badger Family |
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Programming |
Best Animation Short Film |
Crazy Cub Animation Studio Pvt Ltd |
Gullak |
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Programming |
Best 3D Animated Series |
Tavrohi |
SILLY POINT |
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!
