Kids
Disney’s �My School Rocks’ comes to Mumbai
MUMBAI: Disney Channel’s ‘My School Rocks,‘ the interschool dance competition inspired by the channel’s own programme High School Musical 2, commenced its search in Mumbai after doing the rounds of Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
The Mumbai round, which will be the last in the series, will conclude on 28 November, channel officials stated. The winning school team, chosen on the basis of an audience poll and Davar’s points, will get the opportunity to star in a music video to be choreographed by Davar on one of the songs from High School Musical 2, and will be aired on the Disney Channel. In India, Times Music recently released the High School Musical 2 soundtrack, providing teenagers and families in India with the opportunity to experience songs from the sequel, each re-recorded in Hindi with Indian instruments. The highlight for India is that the soundtrack includes three songs in Hindi created by leading music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and remixed tracks by DJ Suketu. High School Musical 2 is set to premiere across India on Disney Channel in early December this year.
Shiamak Davar will now choose the eight finalists representing each of these cities. The vignettes of these finalists’ performances would be aired on Disney Channel for viewers to vote for their favorite performance.
Walt Disney Television International (India) SVP and MD Antoine Villeneuve said, �High School Musical 2 has attempted to localise the content for Indian viewers, and �My School Rocks’ offers kids an unique nationwide opportunity to express themselves and celebrate teamwork.�
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!
