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Disney Channel launches Camp Rock’s music in India
MUMBAI: Disney Channel and Universal Music have released the music of the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock.
The soundtrack includes 12 songs by a group of singers like Aasma, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jimmi Felix, Vasudha, Sangeet Haldipur, Nitin Mohan and Marianne D‘Cruz. Directed by John Stewart, the album includes three re-created songs in Hindi with Indian instruments while nine others are re-recorded in Hindi. The re-created tracks bring in local elements with a complete Indian flavour.
Universal Music India MD Rajat Kakar said, “We are excited to partner with The Walt Disney Company in India. Localisation plays a pivotal role in reaching music to a larger audience especially in a key market like India where consumers want to experience global properties with a local flavour. “
Walt Disney Television International (India) SVP and MD Antoine Villeneuve added, “One of the key components of Disney Channel is localising global content. We‘re optimistic that Camp Rock can have as long a life as High School Musical around the world – with local elements like these built to support its success.”
The title track We Rock sung by the Sunidhi Chauhan and music band Aasma mirrors the inspirational theme of the movie. The second re-created version, Hasta La Vista, sung by Jimmi Felix and Vasudha, is a Bollywood style track with bhangra beats, hip hop and electric guitar. The duet sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Sangeeta Haldipur, Khush Hoon Main (original title: This is me) captures the path of self discovery and enthuses self belief.
The themes of Camp Rock– believe in yourself, express yourself and stay true to yourself – is carried through the lyrics specially written for the album. Available in retail and music outlets across key metros, the album is priced at Rs 195.
Camp Rock will release in India in December this year.
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.
