Kids
Sony Yay! serves up a sweet treat of toons and festive delights
MUMBAI: Holi isn’t just about gulal and gujiyas, it’s about laughter, fun, and, of course, your favourite toons! Sony Yay! is bringing the ultimate festive mash-up, pairing its most iconic characters with classic Holi sweets for a celebration that’s as colourful as it is delicious.
Shinchan – Gujiya
Sweet, stuffed, and always full of surprises, gujiya is the perfect match for Shinchan’s cheeky antics! Just like you never know what’s inside this Holi treat until you take a bite, you never know what Shinchan is up to next. Watch out, leave a plate of gujiyas unattended, and Shinchan might just swipe a few when you’re not looking!
Oggy and the Cockroaches – Thandai
Oggy loves peace and quiet, but with the cockroaches stirring up trouble, life is always full of unexpected twists just like thandai! Cool and refreshing yet spiced with a hint of madness, this drink is the perfect Holi pick for Oggy’s never-ending chaos.
Naruto Shippuden – Jalebi
Energetic, unstoppable, and always ready for action, Naruto is the jalebi of the toon world! This crispy, swirly, sugar-loaded delight may seem simple, but its twists and turns are as unpredictable as Naruto’s ninja moves. Whether you’re chasing dreams or the last jalebi at the Holi party, channel your inner ninja and grab every sweet moment!
So, which mithai matches your Holi vibe? Whether you’re a playful gujiya, a fiery jalebi, or a cool thandai, Sony Yay! is serving up the ultimate festive fun. Tune in, join the Holi masti, and celebrate with Shinchan, Naruto Shippuden, and Oggy & The Cockroaches. Happy Holi!
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.
