Kids
Disney Channel begins 2nd season of ‘My School Rocks’
MUMBAI:Disney Channel kicked off the second season of ‘My School Rocks‘.
Inspired by Disney Channel Original Movie – High School Musical 2, ‘My School Rocks‘ celebrates dance and music by offering kids a nationwide opportunity to participate in teams and express themselves.
The winning school team will get the opportunity to star in a music video of one of the songs from High School Musical 2, which will be choreographed by Shiamak Davar and air on Disney Channel.
The first school registering for inter school dance competition was Bal Bharti School, New Delhi.
Walt Disney Television International (India) SVP and MD Antoine Villeneuve said, “Disney‘s High School Musical continues to be a rage around the world, which is all about staying true to yourself and express yourself. Through the new season of ‘My School Rocks‘, we look forward to seeing a lot of High School Musical fans to demonstrate their passion for dance and music.”
The competition this year has expanded to eight cities for auditions in November. In addition, Shiamak Davar‘s Institute for the Performing Arts will support and inspire the budding talent. Schools across India are encouraged to register in writing to Disney Channel by 18 November.
Participating schools will choreograph a dance sequence on one of the High School Musical 2 Hindi soundtracks and appear for auditions at selected cities. Davar will shortlist eight semi-finalists from the entries received. The videos of these eight performances will air on Disney Channel in December.
The final winner will be chosen based on Disney Channel audience polls and Davar‘s marks to the teams.
The eight locations for auditions include
Delhi 20, 21 November
Chandigarh 16 November
Hyderabad 23 November
Lucknow 21 November
Mumbai 26, 27, 28 November
Ahmedabad 27, 28 November
Bangalore 22 November
Kolkata 27, 28 November
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!
