Kids
‘Rainbow’ voted best children’s TV show in UK
MUMBAI: A survey conducted by BBC Worldwide in the UK to celebrate the launch of the new CBeebies Weekly pre-school magazine, takes a nostalgic look at the favourite kids programmes of yesteryear.
George, Zippy and Bungle came out soaring up above the roofs and houses as Rainbow was voted number one show most fondly remembered from early childhood (3-6 years old). The show aired in the UK from 1972 to 1992. It was a children’s puppet programme featuring music and stories.
The study confirms that they are still as cherished as today’s the Teletubbies, Tweenies and Charlie & Lola, all featured in the new weekly magazine.
1000 people took part in the Omnibus survey, which asked 25-45 years old to take a trip down memory lane and select their favourite kids programme of all time.
The Magic Roundabout with Zebedee, Ermintrude and Dougal came in a close second, and as if by magic, bowler-hatted Mr Benn and his costumed world of adventures grabbed joint third position with Little Ted, Big Ted, Jemima and Humpty still holding a firm place in Play Schoolers’ hearts. Slumbering Bagpuss came in at number five.
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.
