Kids
Nick announces Monsoon fest for August
MUMBAI: Nick has announced the Monsoon Fest on Nick with its line up of offerings and interactive contests to celebrate Friendship’s Day, Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day.
In an innovative contest launched for Friendship Day, kids can vote for their favourite Nicktoon and get a once in a lifetime opportunity of having their favourite Nicktoon come personally to meet the lucky winner in his own house.
Nick also has some exciting promotions for Raksha Bandhan where all the little brothers and sisters can send in their sweetest moment pictures to Nick by post or online and the sweetest picture will be aired on Nick on 16th August, Raksha Bandhan Day.
On Independence Day too kids will get a chance to meet and interact with their favourite toons.
To add on to the Independence Day excitement, kids can tune into all new back to back episodes of Mighty Cat Masked Niyandar on 15 August from 12 noon to 8 pm.
Says Nick VP and GM Nina Elavia Jaipuria, “As schools start and with the regular back to school routine and monsoon kicking in, we have planned a monsoon fest for our Nicksters. We at Nick want to do everything so the kids are not bored. There is tons of interactivity, new shows and a whole lot of masti that is sure to keep kids engaged like never before.”
Nick Home Cinema slot will air movie titles including all time favourites like Matilda and Stuart Little. The channel will also premiere Soccer Dog on 10 August.
Nick has also announced Parle G ‘School Ka Hero’ contest which has already captivated approximately 500,000 kids across 800 schools in 9 cities.
In addition to that kids will meet their Super Heroes-Ninja and Perman in the flesh through yet another touch point at Westside Stores across 7 cities.
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!
