Kids
Summer around the corner, Sony Yay! introduces 4 new shows
MUMBAI: Exams are over, and the summer holidays lie ahead. With the intent to further strengthen its fan-base during this period, Sony Yay! has unveiled four new shows ranging across a gamut of genres and endearing characters, packed in a pre-summer treat of fresh and exciting content.
The channel is dialling up the fun with newly launched adventure-thriller show Kikoumba; and soon to be released hilarious chase-comedy Chorr Police; mystery/detective-comedy Chimpoo Simpoo; slapstick-silent comedy Bhaalu Ye Bindaas Hai also popularly known as Bernard the Polar Bear; and slice-of-life comedy/ comedy-drama Obocchama-Kun. The new line-up of diversified content will treat kids to delightful narratives and adorable characters as they gear up for their summer vacations. Furthermore, the channel will also surprise children by bringing brand-new episodes of their favourite cat-jodi Honey Bunny in their most-popular show Honey Bunny Ka Jholmaal.
With this programming line-up, the channel sets the tone ahead of an entertaining summer filled with new movies, episodes, and tons of incredible activities curated to keep young audiences hooked all through the summer holiday season.
Sony Pictures Networks India kids’ genre business head Leena Lele Dutta said, "Our young patrons have always showered us with immense love and loyalty for all our offerings and content that we have introduced. Paying an ode to their trust in us, we have handpicked four special narratives as a pre-summer treat. Each of these shows will present our young audience with four new fascinating worlds and be the perfect precursor to a spectacular summer vacation that we have planned for kids to go ‘yay!’ once again.”
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.
