Kids
5th edition of Pogo Amazing Kids Awards on 28 December
MUMBAI: Pogo will kick off the fifth edition of Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 on 28 December.
The award, which will be telecast on the channel at 10 am, was hosted by Cyrus Sahukar and was based on the theme ‘Dream bigger.‘
Says Turner International India Private Limited (TIIPL) vice president and deputy manager – entertainment Networks South Asia Monica Tata, “This is our fifth year of Pogo Amazing Kids Awards and we are glad to have created India‘s first kids‘ television award that voices the choice of kids as well as recognise and reward talent of such young and brilliant kids.”
For the awards, Pogo had tied up with Warner Brothers for the film Chandni Chowk to China.
“This year we collaborated with Warner Bros‘ much awaited movie, ‘Chandni Chowk to China‘. The movie effectively demonstrates our ‘Dream bigger‘ theme, and the presence of admired celebrities such as Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone at our awards made the evening memorable,” adds Tata.
The Amazing Kid Genius award was bagged by Shantanu Gawde while the winner of the Pogo Amazing Kid Leader was Sheelu Mishra. Anand Shenoy was declared as the winner of the Pogo Amazing Kid Artist and Ronit Bisht was the winner of the Amazing Kid Sports Star amongst various others.
The title of My Amazing Actor was won by Shah Rukh Khan while Katrina Kaif bagged the My Amazing Actress award. Also, My Amazing Film went to Taare Zameen Par.
Turner International India had initiated the Pogo amazing Kids awards in December 2004.
Kids
Sony YAY! launches ‘House of Masti’ to celebrate 20 years of Shin chan
Comedian Kiku Sharda joins the fun with a special rap track as the mischievous icon returns to Indian TV.
MUMBAI: Shin chan is back and this time, he’s bringing the whole house of masti with him! Sony YAY!, India’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, has unveiled ‘House of Masti’, a specially curated programming block to mark 20 years of the iconic animated series Shin chan on Indian television. The campaign transforms the beloved character’s mischievous world into a fresh, high-energy viewing experience. It features new episodes, fan-favourite moments, and themed programming stunts, all designed to stand out from regular broadcasts.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, popular comedian Kiku Sharda has joined the campaign. He anchors the integration with a lively rap track titled ‘Shin chan ka YAY! Dhamaal’, infusing contemporary music and humour into the beloved series.
Sony YAY! business head of kids and animation Ambesh Tiwari said, “Over the past 20 years, Shin chan has built a strong and enduring connection with audiences in India. With ‘House of Masti’, we are celebrating this milestone through a differentiated, campaign-led experience. Kiku Sharda and the rap track add a fun, high-energy layer that will resonate with today’s kids and families.”
Starting 27 April, viewers can enjoy the World Television Premiere of Shin chan along with new episodes and an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies on Sony YAY!.
By blending nostalgia with fresh, engaging content, Sony YAY! is ensuring that the cheeky, laughter-filled adventures of Shin chan continue to entertain and connect with new generations across the country.
In a world full of serious cartoons, Shin chan remains delightfully naughty and with ‘House of Masti’, Sony YAY! is making sure his brand of chaos stays as fresh and fun as ever. Get ready for some serious masti!
