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Nickelodeon brings fifth edition of Kids Choice Awards 2019 on 20 Dec
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon India has announced the fifth edition of the Kids Choice Awards 2019 with Yellow Diamond and Apis being the associate sponsors. A power-packed affair, Kids Choice Awards will be held on 20 December, 2019 in Mumbai.
The Kids Choice Awards recognizes and honors the best talents in the country by empowering kids to vote for their favorites across various categories. The voting kickstarted on Children’s Day, November 14, across numerous categories including favorite actor, favorite actress, favorite movie, favorite song, favorite mobile game, to name a few. This year, Kids Choice Awards received a stupendous vote of close 5 lakhs! The kids, by voting on the VOOT App and MyJio app, decided who would take home the coveted Nickelodeon Blimp!
Every year, the one-of-a-kind extravaganza sees the biggest names from Bollywood match steps with the adorable Nicktoons like Motu Patlu, Rudra and Shiva, to name a few. From Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt to Shah Rukh Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Kartik Aaryan, the prestigious award show has seen Bollywood’s heartthrobs walking the orange carpet and headlining the landmark kids’ event.
Following the legacy of a dazzling show and an entertaining evening, this year will once again see some rocking performances, glamour, and excitement. To be hosted by the actor and comedian Varun Sharma, the main attraction of the evening will be performances by Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan and Bhumi Pednekar. Not to mention the age old honour of the stars getting drenched in the Nickelodeon signature green slime! The star-studded awards night is set to be aired not only on the Nickelodeon franchise, but also on Colors, Rishtey, Colors regional network and Voot.
Viacom18 hindi mass entertainment & kids TV network Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “We at Nickelodeon, always believe in empowering children and giving them an opportunity to voice their opinions and choices. With each passing year, we have strengthened the bond with our young audiences and their parents by creating new benchmarks in the kids’ entertainment space. So, once again it’s time to roll out the orange carpet and witness high decibel fun and entertainment at the marquee kids’ event for the kids, by the kids!”
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.
