Kids
This Children’s Day, Zee Cinema gives kids the Movies.Masti.Magic experience!
MUMBAI: Children’s Day is a day dedicated to kids across the world and Zee Cinema, India’s ultimate Hindi movie destination, has initiated a distinct on-ground initiative ‘Masti Ki Pathshaala’ to celebrate it. Bringing alive the channel’s proposition – ‘Movies. Masti.Magic.’ – in a first ever initiative amongst Hindi movie channels in India, Zee Cinema gave underprivileged kids an unforgettable experience with a variety of fun-filled activities through the day.
Kick-started in Mumbai, this initiative delighted kids in Delhi and Ahmedabad too as we lead up to Children’s Day. Starting with giving them the ‘Movies’ experience, Zee Cinema took the kids from various orphanages for a special screening of the blockbuster movie ‘Happy New Year’. Extending its ‘Masti’ promise, Zee Cinema also booked an entire arena with a sumptuous lunch and plenty of indoor games and activities for the kids to rejoice all through the afternoon. An entertaining magic show highlighted the ‘Magic’ component and provided kids with a memorableZee Cinema experience.
That’s not all….to take the Children’s Day celebrations a notch higher, Zee Cinema ensured that kids had a truly memorable experience by ending the day with a surprise. When the kids returned to the orphanage, Zee Cinema showered on them some exciting and cool goodies and to make their day even more special.
Speaking of the occasion, Ruchir Tiwari, Deputy Business Head, Hindi Movie Channels, ZEEL stated, “Children’s Day is celebrated for kids to rejoice their childhood and create memories that will last them a lifetime. And what better than to bring alive the Zee Cinema’s proposition- Movies. Masti.Magic – into the lives of children who don’t get an opportunity to celebrate it. We hope to create some everlasting moments for them!”
To make the celebrations even more special, Zee Cinema will also be leveraging ‘Masti Ki Pathshaala’ on their digital platforms. Videos will be shared online of the kids indulging in a range of fun-filled activities through the day.
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.
