Kids
Disney India appoints Subhasis Mishra HR manager
MUMBAI: Walt Disney India has appointed Subhasis Mishra as the India human resources manager. Disney India’s managing director Rajat Jain made this announcement in an official communique.
According to the communique, Mishra will manage the HR function for all Disney lines of business in India, including consumer products, home video, publishing, television and new business ventures.
“As the Walt Disney company transcends to the next level of business expansion in the Indian market, Subhasis’s experience will be crucial to the creation of the diverse talent pool required to deal with the ever-changing demands of the entertainment and allied businesses,” says Jain.
“His expertise will also help set up a strong foundation essential for the start up phase while ensuring the integration of the India team with the larger Walt Disney organisational culture.” he added.
Mishra has experience in multiple areas of HR across industries like broadcast, financial services and pharmaceuticals. His last assignment was with the corporate HR function at Star India Pvt Ltd, where he was responsible for recruitment, compensation management, performance reviews and other related areas like learning and executive development, informs the release.
Prior to Star, Subhasis has worked in the HR functions at Prudential ICICI, AMC Limited and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals limited.
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!
