Kids
Disney toons to perform live across six Indian cities
MUMBAI: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Chip ‘n Dale are a coming to India!!!! Disney Channel will be presenting its stars in ‘Disney Magic’ – a musical extravaganza to take the Indian kids on a magical journey packed with songs, dance and a lifetime experience.
The stars touch the Indian soil on the 4 January, 2006 and will entertain kids and their families with a series of live performances across six cities – Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
India is the first country where ‘Disney Magic’ will enthrall audiences as part of their six nation tour in the Asia Pacific region.
Schedule for ‘Disney Magic’
City
Date
Mumbai
7 January
Ahmedabad
11 January
New Delhi
14 January
Kolkata
21 January
Hyderabad
26 January
Bangalore
29 January
In every city, a select number of kids will get special invites to meet and shake hands with the Disney stars by participating in a simple contest. Promotion for the contest has commenced this week and will continue till 24 January, 2006.
Disney Channel, as part of its school contact programme will also visit schools in various cities to promote the contest. Also, in the days leading up to the event in the malls where the shows will eventually take place, a Disney Channel stall will be set up for kids to facilitate participation in the contest.
Viewers get this opportunity to witness the ‘Disney Magic’ by watching Disney Channel and sending in the names of the Disney stars who are visiting India. They can send in their entries by logging in to the channels’ website (www.disneychannelindia.com) or SMS the correct answers to 4646 or just leave a message on the IVRS numbers specially designated for this contest – 125 011 1444 (for Mumbai and Delhi) and 1250144 (for Calcutta, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Noida, Pune, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Indore). The rest of India needs to Dial 95 + the nearest city STD code and 1250144.
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!
