Kids
Nick ramps up marketing activities around ‘Masti Dosti’ contest
MUMBAI: As the action on Nick heats up with the launch of the month long ‘Masti Dosti’ contest, the channel has sought new avenues to reach its target 4-14 year olds. Nick is looking to capitalise on multiple mediums to build awareness of its latest initiative that runs along the “best buddy pairs” theme promoting three key properties Spongebob Squarepants, Ninja Hattori and The Munnabhai Show.
Specific to Mumbai city, Nick has been authorised by 18 schools to paint schools buses with Nick themes, as well as on bus backs for Best buses that follow various school routes in the city.
Apart from the city oriented plans, the channel is also looking to take the 30 second commercial beyond Nick to include several GEC’s such as Zee, Zee Cinema, SET Max and Discovery, which is often frequented by kids. Regional channels like ETV Bangla and Gujrati will also be targeted.
In addition, the channel has joined hands with several local cable TV operators in metros and smaller markets, to showcase the 30 second promotion in between blockbusters aired.
Nick has also devised a plan for the innovative use of print, through a tie up with Diamond comics that will advertise the contest across both the Hindi and English editions. The campaign is focused in going all the way to capture the attention of kids via mediums that are a ‘sure shot’.
The contest will culminate on 29 December and apart from winners and their best friends pocketing goodies, Nick has lined up a special telethon that will span three days – 30 and 31 December 2006 and 1 January 2007, each day running 9 hours of back to back episodes of the three shows.
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.
