Kids
Christmas at Star – inspiring imaginations by spreading joy and touching hearts!
MUMBAI: On the wintry morning of 20th December 2018, as the first kid stepped through the gates of Star, a canopy of gifts greeted him. The glee of excitement on his face couldn’t be contained as he saw what waited for him inside – a Christmas miracle that went beyond the stars!
For Star India’s annual ‘Bring your kids to Star’ event, a space-themed wonderland was created. More than 600 kids accompanied their parents to work.
The brilliant amalgamation of Christmas and Space mesmerized the kids as well as the adults witnessing it. Offices across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Kolkata decked themselves up for the grand event, waiting for the kids to walk in. The enchanting décor cast a spell on whoever walked by, stopping them in their tracks to pose for pictures at every corner!
“My kid refused to leave the premise at the end of the day. He is looking forward to the next year already!”, says the mother of a 2-year-old bundle of joy.
The celebrations didn’t end there. The true spirit of Christmas is the spirit of giving. And that’s where the celebrations headed next. On day two, Star opened its gates for the wonderful kids from NGOs like Ashadeep from Mumbai, Sparsha Trust from Bengaluru, CINI from Kolkata and SaarthakPrayaas from Gurugram. Work took a backseat as the employees left no stone unturned for these kids and poured in their hearts to make it a memorable day for them. They were not only entertained with the fun activities and games but also given something meaningful to take back – the inspiration to dream. “Sapne dekho. Aur sapno ko pura karna hai toh poori immandari se mehnat karo”, said Amita Maheshwari, President & Head, Human Resources – Star India in a special session addressing the kids.
“The event reiterated the value that drives Star – because family comes first” says Amita. “It speaks of our responsibility to do the right thing and to inspire kids to dream and build their future.”
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.
