Kids
Hungama TV to launch ‘John Ke Dus Kaun’ on 1 October
MUMBAI: Kids channel Hungama TV will unveil a new show John Ke Dus Kaun to be telecast every Sunday from 9 to 5 pm starting 1 October 2006.
It is an interactive contest that will run for five consecutive Sundays in the month of October. Every half during this time slot questions will be asked whereby kids can reply through an SMS to 4242. The contest will not only give kids an opportunity to win merchandise, but will give ten little John fans the opportunity to spend an entire day with the star.
These 10 lucky kids selected from across India will get to interact with John at the grand finale of the reality talent hunt Oral B John Aur Kaun.
Hungama TV COO Zarina Mehta says, “Two lucky winners will be selected every Sunday and along with a parent will get to fly down to Mumbai for their date with John. So through out the month we will select 10 kids in all and fulfill their dream to meet the star.”
John Ke Dus Kaun has been co-sponsored by Oral B and Carx are the co-presenting sponsors.
Previously announced, the John Aur Kaun contest is a 13 part reality based talent hunt, which will finalise the two kids to star alongside John Abraham. The selected pair of a boy and girl will co-star in the movie called Goal, slated to hit the big screen by May 2007. John Aur Kaun will come on air in December 2006 and will run through January
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!
