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Kids wants to see Sonia Gandhi as PM: Survey
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network has unveiled their eighth edition of patented kids‘ lifestyle research titled New Generations, which reveals that children between age group of 7-14 want to see Sonia Gandhi as India‘s new prime minister. |
30 per cent of the kids would like to see Sonia Gandhi as India‘s prime minister, followed by Rahul Gandhi (19 per cent) and Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Gandhi (8 per cent each).Kid‘s pocket money has seen a 34 per cent jump over 2008, the research points out.Social consciousness among kids has raised to an all time high. According to the study, 58 per cent of kids want to eliminate poverty and hunger, an increase from 32 per cent in 2008. Turner International Asia Pacific VP research and market development Duncan Morris said, “Cartoon Network‘s New Generations has deepened our understanding of Indian kids and their lifestyles. Each year the study reveals kids‘ perspectives on the world we live in, and this year is no exception as we explore the impact of the global economic slowdown on Indian kids‘ homes, their heightened social consciousness and their choice of India‘s leadership.” 19 per cent of kids cite their favourite actor as Shahrukh Khan  , followed by Hrithik Roshan (13 per cent). Salman Khan was chosen by 10 per cent of the surveyed kids. Actress Katrina Kaif is chosen by 33 per cent of kids, followed by Kareena Kapoor (8 per cent) and Aishwarya Rai (6 per cent). 49 per cent of the kids aged 7-14 years have used a computer in the past one month, and 15 per cent have surfed the internet in the past one month (in 2008 it was 10 per cent). 52 per cent of kids aged 7-14 years who surf the internet listed playing online games as their favourite activity. |
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.
