Kids
Nick has a Chhota VJ in Shiv Tandon
MUMBAI: The nationwide Nickelodeon Chhota VJ hunt which kicked off in May this year and traveled to Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai for auditions has zeroed upon 11-year -old Shiv Tandon, from Ambala Cantt , Haryana. Shiv Tandon was declared the lucky winner among 4300 entries, says an official release.
” I simply can’t believe that I have become the Nickelodeon Chhota VJ, but now that I am one , I am going to try and use the platform given to me , to spread awareness about social evils that are plaguing our society, about the precious wildlife we need to preserve and .. have fun with Nick” , says Shiv Tandon, the winner of the Nickelodeon Chhota VJ Hunt. The Chhota VJ, will soon host his own Bollywood music based show , which will air in November 2002.
“Shiv Tandon was chosen out of thousands of entries from across the country cause he exemplifies what the channel stands for-spontaneity, wit, energy but most importantly fun . I’m sure kids across India will enjoy being themselves with Chhota VJ Shiv on Nickelodeon.”, MTV India , VP marketing , Vikram Raizada was quoted as saying in the release.
The Chhota VJ Hunt was launched by Nestle Munch in association with Kellogg’s Chocos, Chhota Pepsi, Act II Popcorn, Hero Cycles and Archies .
Nickelodeon is the world’s only multi-media entertainment brand dedicated exclusively to kids . A multi-award winner in creating innovative kids TV programming, it shows a variety of programmes including animation, game shows , live action , comedy and science fiction.
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.
