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Nat Geo ties up with Ministry of Science & Tech & Earth Sciences
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channel (NGC) has announced a patrnership with The Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences to make science exciting and accessible for school children across the country.
At a media briefing, Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Prithviraj Chavan unveiled the 10-part Science Mein Twist series that will be aired on National Geographic Channel from 8 February at 4.30 pm.
This initiative is part of an innovative year-long campaign announced by the Ministry and the channel to promote Indian science and technology. In addition to this, a documentary film, Cutting Carbon will also be aired on the channel.
Chavan says, “Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of growth and development, especially for an emerging economy like ours. The Ministry of Science & Technology plays a pivotal role in promoting science and technology in the country and as part of this mission, we are pleased to partner with National Geographic Channel to take our message forward. Through this series, we look forward to creating more awareness amongst the people of our country, especially school students and to further encourage the spirit of scientific inquiry.”
Apart from being available in Hindi and English feed on Nat Geo, Science Mein Twist and Cutting Carbon will be showcased in five other languages – Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Kannada on Doordarshan. The programmes would be promoted extensively for six months on National Geographic Channel as well as on Fox History & Entertainment through promos along with an interactive microsite on natgeotv.co.in.
Science Mein Twist is an attempt to make science stimulating and interesting for school children and encourage them to pursue it at the higher education level and subsequently as a career. The ten-part series will be showcased on weekdays on the Nat Geo Junior time band which is specifically targeted at children between 4–6 pm. The series will be on air for two weeks with subsequent repetitions throughout the year. The show is hosted by a 13-year-old boy, Aavik and a 16-year-old girl, Khyati, who are bitten by the curiosity bug and set out to explore different aspects of science. In their journey, they play scientific pranks on one another, meet experts, visit labs, factories and even go on a trek.
Premiering in April, Cutting Carbon is a 48-minute film that talks about global warming and encourages individuals to take action. The film will work to reinforce to each and every citizen of his moral and social responsibility towards planet earth and that everyone must try to reduce carbon emission in order to leave behind a healthy planet for the generations to come.
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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.
