Kids
Disney India appoints Dr Akhil Prasad as legal director
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company (India) has appointed DR Akhil Prasad as director legal and senior counsel. This was announced by The Walt Disney Company, India MD Rajat Jain. Prasad will be based in Mumbai.
As the lead lawyer for The Walt Disney Company in India, Prasad will be responsible for the addressal of legal issues affecting all Disney businesses in India. He will advise the country head and other key members of management team, track legislation, analyze current trends and assess future legal trends working closely with Disney’s global legal teams.
“Akhil possesses a good understanding of our business space along with the needs of global organizations operating in the Indian market; and is well equipped to handle issues of corporate legal compliance for our businesses in India. Akhil’s experience and expertise will be crucial to Walt Disney Company’s initiatives in India,” said Jain.
Prasad joins Disney India with diverse and comprehensive experience from various industries in the legal and secretarial aspects. His most recent assignment was with General Motors India as head of legal and secretarial.
Prior to that, he was with Electrolux Kelvinator Limited, Modicorp Ltd, Graphtech India LTD, Modi Xerox Financial Services LTD, Filaments India LTD and Essar Gujarat Ltd.
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!
