Kids
Disney announces winner of Hannah Montana Big Pop Star Dream contest
MUMBAI: Disney‘s all-India Hannah Montana Big Pop Star Dream contest has culminated with Mumbai‘s Shivranjani Singh winning it.
Apart from winning herself a Gibson Guitar, she will feature on the cover of Disney Adventure Magazine and star in a music video which will play out before every episode of the new season of Hannah Montana for a month.
That‘s not all! Shivranjani will also fly to the United States to meet pop icon Hannah Montana.
The music video showcases Shivranjani living the ‘best of both worlds‘ between the glitz, glam of her pop star fame and her school girl life.
The contest was judged by popular pop band Viva‘s Anushka Manchanda.
Walt Disney Television International (India) SVO and MD Antoine Villeneuve said, “Hannah Montana – the Big Pop Star dream offers kids across the nation an opportunity to bring out their hidden talent and pursue their dreams. We are extremely happy to see so many tweens across the country relate to Hannah Montana while they emulate her music and dance.”
Also Hanish Chawla a lucky fan among the Disney Channel viewers in Delhi, who participated in selecting the final winner through votes, won himself a chance to accompany the contest winner on this trip to meet Hannah Montana
Over 400 finalists performed in malls across four cities to Bollywood hits and songs from Disney Channel Original Movies – High School Musical & High School Musical 2 during city leg auditions. Each of the finalists got a pop star makeover to brighten up their performance before they went up on-stage to live their dream of performing like a pop star.
These performances were later reviewed by Anushka Manchanda. Four finalists flew to Mumbai to get a complete Hannah Montana makeover and recorded the Hannah Montana title track in Hindi. The vignettes of these four semi finalists‘ performances were aired on Disney Channel for an audience poll.
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!
