Kids
Hungama TV ties up with Indiagames; John Abraham bids farewell to Captains
MUMBAI: John Abraham seems to have a way with kids! Inn an event organised by Hungama TV on 1 September, the actor bid farewell to the outgoing Hungama TV Captains of 2004-2005 at a fun filled event where the Captains, who comprised the board of directors of the channel had the opportunity to chat up with the hunk. |
The Captains had the opportunity to contribute towards the working of the channel. They played a significant role in the phenomenal success of the channel, providing key inputs on programming and promotion. The hunt for the Captains of 2005-2006 across major cities is currently on to select seven kids from across India to be part of Hungama TV’s advisory board and to be the faces of the channel. Mehta said, “Indian kids are more tech-savvy today than ever before. Close to 77.6 per cent of teens in India who use the Internet play or download games from the Internet. Through Indiagames, kids and even adults now have an interactive, fun-filled mobile version of their favourite channel.” |
The event also saw Hungama TV programming head Zarina Mehta make an announcement on the mobile gaming space as she announced Hungama TV‘s association with Indiagames. 
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.
