Kids
Cartoon Network, Pogo line up new shows, movies for March
MUMBAI: Activity usually heightens on kids’ channels during the sweltering summer months but this time round, as a run up to the summer, Cartoon Network and Pogo have launched a few new shows in March.
Cartoon Network introduced a four hour long series of Dexter called D 4 Dexter – G 4 Genius on 5 March, which airs from 4 pm to 8 pm. It’s exams time for kids and Dexter is all set to give tips on how and what to do during exam time. The channel is also running a contest simultaneously wherein kids can win a HP Compaq Presario every Sunday.
Apart from this, Good Morning Scooby has now been placed in a new time slot. Starting 6 March, the show will air from Monday to Sunday at 7 am to 8 am. This block features Tom and Jerry and Richie Rich.
Cartoon Network has crowned The Grim Reaper as the Character of the Month for March. The show will be aired every Sundays from 8 pm – 9 pm.
And that’s not all. As far as the movies block Cartoon Theatre is concerned, the channel will air Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring on 12 March at 12 pm. On the other hand, Tin Tin and Mystery at Shark Lake will air on 19 March at 12 pm and the premier of The Pebble and the Penguin will be aired on 26 March at 12 pm.
Moving on to Pogo, the channel has begun airing NDTV’s show Chuppa Rustam from Monday to Friday at 7 pm. Chuppa Rustam is a reality comedy show where hidden cameras are used to capture the ‘gags’ played on people.
New episodes of Winx Club on Pogo will be aired starting 20 March at 4.30 pm. On Pogo Safari, Around The World In 80 Days will air on weekends at 7 pm from 4 March.
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!
