Kids
One Take Media brings Appu & Friends to India
Mumbai: In an announcement that’s sure to excite the millions of kids animation fans around India, One Take Media has announced the acquisition of the popular kids animation series, ‘Appu & Friends’.
Appu & Friends has been a popular show amongst kids across the globe, also known as ‘Lil Wild’ and now it makes its debut in India, in Hindi.
‘Appu & Friends’ is an exciting journey in the middle of a beautiful forest, where various stunning as well as funny animals live together as one big happy family. We get to witness the cute elephant Appu, genius alligator Magu, timid white tiger Meep, sassy otter Coki and fearless pigeon Dil in their adventures around the zoo as they discover the joys and pains of growing up while getting a little wild.
“‘Appu & Friends’ will be a coveted addition to our vast library of kids animation shows in Hindi,” said One Take Media founder & CEO Anil Khera. “Our aim with curating kids animation is keeping the young minds entertained while adding value to their developing years. With this show, we are positive the kids will discover the joys of growing up in a fun engaging way.”
The audience for kids animation shows in India is steadily growing and One Take Media continues to bring premium shows for the Indian viewers. Besides kids series, One Take Media boasts a huge library in kids animation of 2000 plus hours and world-popular Korean dramas.
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!
