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Sony YAY! celebrate friendship day with these fun toon-inspired gifts for your BFF!
Mumbai: Friendship’s Day is just around the corner, and one of the best ways to celebrate this special occasion is by showing your friends how much they mean to you. Whether it’s with a heartfelt card, a fun outing, or a thoughtful gift, the essence of Friendship’s Day lies in cherishing those who make life brighter. More often, our best friends remind us of our favourite toons. They might be as mischievous as Shin chan, as adventurous as Honey Bunny, or they might love relaxing after a long day just like Oggy. Here are some fun and thoughtful gift ideas for your best friends, inspired by your favourite Sony YAY! toons.
Shin chan and his sweet tooth
Shin chan, the cheeky little kindergartener, has a big heart and a knack for trouble. Do you know what he loves more than getting into hilarious situations? That’s right! He loves chocolates. Remember when Shin chan’s mother brought home a box of chocolates, and he could not keep his hands off them? If your friend has a sweet tooth and a playful nature, like Shin chan, they’ll love a box of chocolatey delights.
Get lazy, Oggy-style
Is your friend always running around and in need of a break to just breathe? Looks like they are channelling their inner Oggy. There’s nothing Oggy enjoys more than lounging around and watching TV with his favourite snacks. But his peace is constantly disrupted by three mischievous cockroaches living in his house. Gift your best friend a comfy beanbag and let them kick back, indulge in their favourite snacks, and get lost in their favourite shows, Oggy-style.
Gear up for an adventure like Honey & Bunny
Whether it’s playing football in the rain or chasing behind art thieves, the OG Jholers, Honey and Bunny, are always ready for an adventure. But even the most enthusiastic Jholers need the right tools – and that’s why your friend needs an adventure backpack. From snack emergencies to paint balloons and supplies for hilarious pranks, they can carry anything and everything needed to conquer the day.
Slurp Ramen Naruto-Style
Naruto Uzumaki trains day and night to become the Hokage, the strongest ninja. But when Naruto feels a bit sad, his friends Sasuke and Sakura know exactly how to lift his spirits. They treat him to his favourite meal – a warm bowl of ramen. Imagine slurping up noodles from a steaming hot bowl, topped with fluffy clouds of scrambled eggs. Give your best friend a warm hug for their tummy by treating them to a bowl of ramen. But can your best friend empty their bowl as fast as Naruto?
Sony YAY! celebrate Friendship’s Day with your favourite toons!
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.
