Kids
Disney Channel India to launch new property ‘Imagine That’
MUMBAI: Disney Channel India is set to treat kids and families with an exciting property – Imagine That in the year 2020. Bringing back DIY in an all new avatar, Imagine That will tap into a kid’s natural desire to explore, imagine and create through a television show along with experiential
initiatives; all centered around upcycling.
The property will aim to create a platform for the free-spirited minds of the country and give a purpose to their creativity by introducing upcycling as a theme. Imagine That will start off with a television show with Rob – India’s biggest and most popular artist – who will inspire kids to think out of the proverbial box and motivate them to repurpose and transform resources into high quality art. This concept of upcycling with DIY will also be extended through a series of on-ground and digital engagements; each aimed to foster creativity and imagination in kids.
“Curiosity and imagination are the cornerstones of every child in his growing years and with this property, we are encouraging kids to get creative and express themselves through the imaginative world of DIYs. It will give kids an opportunity to experience the fun in upcycling while instilling the importance of repurposing at a very young age. We are happy to partner with Rob who we believe will stimulate young minds into exploring their artistic side while making a difference to the world, one upcycled DIY at a time,” said Star India Infotainment, English and Kids Head Anuradha Aggarwal.
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.
