Kids
ZeeQ brings award-winning international shows to India
MUMBAI: Stirring up the inquisitive and adventurous side of the kids, ZeeQ is all set to launch, Jack and Rolie Polie Olie. Premiering on 19 May, Jack will be aired on Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and Rolie Polie Olie will be telecast from Monday to Thursday at 10:00 am.
Jack is a comedy adventure series about a curious explorer from another world who wishes to learn about Earth and why things are the way they are. He lives a normal life with his two companions in his home in Beano, a small asteroid that orbits the earth. Unbeknownst to all parents on Earth, he quietly tunes in with the help of CHIP to search for and monitor little mysteries for Earth’s children. When one of those questions strikes his fancy, he goes on a mission to investigate, and unravels the mysteries.
Together with his two Earth buddies and his alien pet, Jack finds out answers to complicated questions like why our tummies rumble or what happens to the rain.
Rolie Polie Olie, on the other hand, centers around the Polie Family, who live in a teapot-shaped house in a geometric world named ‘Planet Polie’ where the robot Olie learns life lessons and has wacky adventures while growing up. These often include his younger sister Zowie, his inventor father Mr. Percy Polie, his hard-working mom Polina Polie, his fun-loving grandfather Pappy, and his dog, Spot.
ZeeQ channel head Subhadarshi Tripathy said, “We are glad to bring these internationally recognized shows to India. The shows aim to create compelling stories through imaginative exploration. Our endeavor is to bring world class content that facilitates all-round development of children. The new shows are introduced in line with our objective.”
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.
