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Sony AATH Launches Original Animation Show Kolpopurer Golpo
Mumbai: Sony AATH, one of the most loved Bengali entertainment Channels is bringing forth a family animation show titled ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’. Set against the backdrop of Kolpopur, a small village in Bengal during the late 17th century, the show captures the culture, emotions, and everyday life of a common man. It revolves around the story of Kanai, a hardworking farmer and devout follower of Maa Kali, who, despite tough financial conditions is content with his life.
‘Kolpopurer Golpo’ showcases the story of a small fictional village called Kolpopur in the interiors of Bengal when feudalism was prevalent in India. The protagonist of the show – ‘Kanai’ – a farmer, and an ardent devotee of Maa Kali, often gets troubled by tyrant Zamindar Dwarpanarayan. However, with his unwavering faith and honesty, he always manages to escape these situations. The show largely portrays the trials and tribulations faced by the peasant class due to the Zamindari system.
Produced by Ssoftoons, ‘Kolpopurer Golpo’ is a beautiful example of how goodness begets goodness. It will take viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions and is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. To promote the show, Sony AATH is rolling out a digital campaign on its social media pages.
Tune in to Sony AATH to watch the premiere of Kolpopurer Golpo on May 28 at 12:30 PM.
English Cluster & Sony AATH, Sony Pictures Networks India’s chief marketing officer & business head Tushar Shah said, “We have always believed in bringing forth content that not only entertains people but also connects them to the roots of Bengal. Our new show Kolpopurer Golpo is woven around the class struggle prevalent in the pre-independence era. We are sure that the virtuous protagonist prevailing over everyday hardships will strike an emotional chord with our audiences”.
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.
