Kids
Kites, chaos, and comedy: Toons add hilarious twists to Makar Sankranti
MUMBAI: This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! turns the skies into a canvas of laughter and cheer as it brings a YAY moment to kids across India!
With the fan-favourite toons Shin chan, Oggy, Naruto, and Honey Bunny joining the kite-flying frenzy, the harvest festival gets a quirky animated twist.
Imagine rooftop battles bursting with til laddoos, laughter, and unstoppable mischief as these beloved characters take kite-flying to hilarious new heights. Under the winter sun, it’s a celebration like never before—a perfect blend of tradition and toe-tapping fun, crafted specially for young hearts!
In this unique twist, the characters bring their personalities to the forefront, transforming kite-flying into a hilarious adventure:
. Shin chan: The Chaos King
True to form, Shin chan thrives on creating mayhem rather than winning. He teases competitors, dances around to distract them, and throws in his trademark quips. Amid the chaos, his iconic line, “Don’t praise me so much,” draws the crowd’s laughter.
. Oggy: The Unlucky Underdog
Oggy simply wants a peaceful kite-flying day, but the cockroaches steal his kite and sabotage his efforts with fireworks. As sparks fly, Oggy’s frantic chase ends in hilarity when he cuts his own kite’s string.
. Naruto: The Ninja Strategist
Naruto brings his shinobi skills to the battle, controlling multiple ninja-themed kites with precision. Using his tactics to stay ahead, he confuses opponents while winning hearts as the crowd favourite.
. Honey Bunny: The Dynamic Duo
The mischievous duo enters with a giant carrot-shaped kite. Bunny handles the string while Honey takes to the skies, snipping rivals’ kites mid-air. Their antics leave everyone laughing and cheering, proving they aim to win with flair.
This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! invites viewers to tune in and join the laughter-filled chaos as these beloved characters transform the festival into a spectacle of humour and competition. Whether it’s Shin chan’s pranks, Oggy’s misfortunes, Naruto’s ninja tactics, or Honey and Bunny’s outrageous stunts, every moment promises to entertain.
Don’t miss out
. Where to watch: Sony YAY!
. When: This Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.
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.
