Kids
M.A.D. back on Pogo from 24 October
MUMBAI: Pogo has announced the launch of Season 8 of the multi-award winning show M.A.D that starts beaming from 24 October every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
In the new season, Rob, the favourite anchor of kids‘ TV, takes them on a fun-filled, interactive, creative journey, transforming ordinary materials into inspiring works of art with his MAD twist.
In each episode kids discover new styles that are easy, exciting and for everyone to try and enjoy. Peppered with new segments and newer ways of looking at art, the show once again encourages kids to open up their minds and grab their dreams.
Armed with simple art tools like a pencil, paintbrush, colours and paper, Season 8 of M.A.D will take kids on a creative joyride and help them explore the world of possibilities through art- from new and easy painting techniques, to fun and exciting paper crafts. Playing with shadows and silhouettes, recycled boxes and bottles, this season includes several new segments such as ‘Draw it Now‘, ‘Challenge Rob‘ and ‘M.A.D in Motion‘, a new animation segment and more.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, M.A.D. host Rob said, “The new season is a personal favourite of mine. Between the M.A.D production and creative teams and I, we have really put together an extremely fresh season for kids. Taking cognizance of kids‘ feedback, we have developed new segments such as ‘Draw it Now‘ where kids can draw along with me as well as a fun segment titled “Challenge Rob”!
“And of course as always to make the M.A.D experience even bigger and better is this season‘s Big Picture, we will be creating the most innovative, over the top bicycles from scratch! So hop on board and get set for an art adventure like no other. Because MAD hai, toh sab cool hai!”
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.
