Kids
Cartoon Network & Pogo spruce up programming for Diwali
MUMBAI: With Diwali and Children’s Day around the corner, Turner International India’s kids’ channels – Cartoon Network and Pogo, are pulling out all stops to line up week-long celebrations with new movies, specials and contests including a chance to win a trip to Singapore.
What’s more, Cartoon Network will also be celebrating the birthday of popular cartoon character Kris (Roll No. 21) with a week-long stunt. From 9 – 14 November, kids can tune into Kris Ka Dhamakedar Birthdayat 10:30 am to watch movies and specials including Salman Khan’s latest cameo on Cartoon Network in theKris Sang Salman Aayo special.
Additionally, watch Lights Camera Roll No. 21: Ticket to Bollywood, a new movie featuring Kris making his Bollywood debut will be aired on 14 November at 10:30 am.
In the spirit of gifting this festive season, Kris will celebrate his birthday and Diwali with six lucky fans. All kids have to do is tune in to the Kris ka Dhamakedar Birthday contest and participate in the contest to win an invite to the party.
On the other hand Pogo will air the Dholakpurwali Diwali stunt from 9 – 13 November. The channel will roll out back-to-back Chhota Bheem movies and specials that will be aired throughout the week from 9 am onwards. On 11 November, Pogo will feature a new movie called Chhota Bheem: Dinosaur World at 12 pm. Additionally, on Pogo’s Prem Dilwala Aur Bheem Dholakpurwala will see Salman Khan’s third appearance on the channel on 12 November at 12pm.
Kids can also win a holiday to Singapore by participating in the Dholakpurwali Diwali contest from 9 – 13November by answering a few questions.
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.
