Kids
Sony YAY! brings the ‘The Giant Wheel Festival’ to Mumbai
Mumbai: Sony YAY! the leading kids’ entertainment brand, is ready to bring the ultimate carnival- The Giant Wheel Festival for the first time in Mumbai from 4 – 11 June, at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity Kurla. The Giant Wheel Festival adds to the ever-expanding #Happyverse and aims to deliver unparalleled, awe-inspiring experiences to kids and families alike. Offering a captivating array of attractions and entertainment, the Giant Wheel Festival in Mumbai guarantees an unforgettable journey through a kaleidoscope of wonders. From performances by popular artists to celeb walk-ins and workshops, it provides a delectable feast of engaging activities, including story-telling sessions, Zumba classes, puppet shows, magic shows, stilt walkers, bubble artists, and more, ensuring an enchanting experience for all.
In this one-of-a-kind carnival, kids will have the unique opportunity to play and engage with their favourite toons like the Honey Bunny, Oggy and Kicko all under one roof. Bollywood and TV celebrities who are also very famous mothers will also be there to share their excitement – the Iconic Bollywood star Karishma Kapoor, award-winning TV actress Mahi Vij, the Hip Hip Hurray star Kishwer Merchant, and other popular television actors including Juhi Parmar, Sourabh, and Riddhima Jain. To make the carnival even more wholesome and enriching, multiple brands are coming together to create an unmatched experience and contribute towards a vibrant and diverse celebration – Powered by Parle Candy Culture, Associate Sponsors – Club Mahindra and Weikfiled.
The carnival is set to be the ultimate summer destination for kids and families in Mumbai.
Sony YAY! marketing, communications & OAP Head Sujoy Roy Bardhan said, “As the leading kids’ entertainment brand, our goal has always been to redefine kids’ entertainment. Sony YAY!’s #Happyverse aims to build connections with our audiences through immersive experiences beyond television screens. The Giant Wheel Festival is one such testament to our commitment to deliver unique experiences that resonate with both kids and families. While this is just the beginning of the carnival, we believe that it has immense potential to spread its vibrant colour across multiple cities in the future.”
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.
