Kids
Cosmos-Maya brings new show ‘Gadget Guru Ganesha’ on this Ganeshotsav
MUMBAI: Cosmos-Maya, an animation studio and producer behind some of India's most successful animated series including Motu Patlu and Selfie with Bajrangi has launched a new home-grown animated show, Gadget Guru Ganesha on 22 August 2020. The show will be broadcasted on Disney Channel India. It is also streaming on Zee5 along with Bapu and Guddu and aligns with the auspicious occasion of Ganeshotsav.
Cosmos Maya’s new show is a slice of life comedy set against a beautifully nuanced backdrop of Indian culture. Gadget Guru Ganesha features Guru, a seven-year-old intelligent boy and his soft toy Ganesha with innovative gadgets. With Ganesha’s help, Guru and his friends go through some mind-boggling experiences while dealing with day to day issues along the way.
Ganpati is one of the most popular names among kids and adults alike and this series is directed by Dheeraj Berry which brings the Indian character and traditions alive for kids across borders and geographies in a relatable manner. With the launch of this show, the team hopes that the kids find a friend in Gadget Guru Ganesha and celebrate this 11-day celebration with the same excitement.
Cosmos-Maya CEO Anish Mehta said, “At Cosmos Maya, we are always looking to create stories which speak to audiences easily and provide entertainment with values ensuring novelty with familiarity, especially when it comes to kid’s content. The show has two elements that kids love- Gadgets and Lord Ganesh – someone whose idol is present in nearly every Indian home and every kid wants to be friends with – and created this relatable yet fantasy led show intending to spark imagination and celebrate bonds of goodness and friendship. We are very excited to share our new offering through Disney India and Zee5 and we are immensely thankful for this opportunity. It has been a good year for us with kids accepting and enjoying our new programs like Titoo on Pogo, and we are really looking forward to them giving the same acceptance to our upcoming show Lambuji Tinguji, soon to release in partnership with Turner.”
SVP-Creative development current projects and director Dheeraj Berry said, “Lord Ganesha is known as the god who helps to fight obstacles. Kids are stuck in an unfortunate time, missing out on going to school and having fun with their friends. Gadget Guru Ganesha is the friend all kids have desired to have in their lives and promotes a 'never-say-never' spirit with the help of mystical gadgets and gizmos. The show has fantastical events that Guru traverses with the help of his friend Ganesha and his gadgets. It is an ode to every child’s wild imagination and seeks to instill valuable social ideals in a fun way. At Cosmos-Maya, we create characters and stories with soul and extraordinary imagination through animation and we are proud we had a chance to present this show during this auspicious time of Ganesh Chaturthi.”
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.
