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Ten finalists from Mumbai selected for Hungama TV Captains’ Hunt 2005
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MUMBAI: Hungama TV’s Captain Hunt 2005 Mumbai auditions, which were held on 20 August at Poddar International School and on 21 August at Ryan International School, saw 10 kids being selected from Mumbai. Actor Mandira Bedi judged the potential of the kids to see if they had what it takes to be a captain. |
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The Hungama TV Captains’ Hunt will evaluate the kids on parameters beyond the realm of academics – similar to the way creativity; articulation, out-of-the-box thinking and teamwork formed the basis of the judging criteria at the last year’s auditions.  What the winners get is something phenomenal – they win the opportunity to run the channel with their inputs and suggestions heavily incorporated. They will also be the face of Hungama TV and have opportunities to appear on-air. The Captains of the first year were significantly responsible for the phenomenal success of the channel, providing key inputs on programming and promotion. Hungama TV programming head Zarina Mehta said, “Today Indian kids are growing to be confident, spirited, creative, witty and are very clear about what ‘enjoyment’ and ‘fun’ mean to them. Hungama TV is proud to once again give them the opportunity to create their own brand of entertainment. We value their suggestions since they know best what works for them.” The hunt across major cities is currently on to select seven kids from across India to be part of Hungama TV’s advisory board and to be the faces of the channel. |
Kick started last year, the hunt saw an over-whelming response across major cities and on similar grounds this year.
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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.
