Kids
Nick, Raell Padamsee help kids to ‘Reach for the Stars’
MUMBAI: Kids entertainment channel Nick has joined hands with theatre producer-director Raell Padamsees‘ ACE (Academy for Creative Expression) Productions to roll out the ‘Reach for the Stars‘ initiative.
As part of the summer initiative, starting 2 May onwards Nick will organize creative workshops by Raell Padamsee for kids between the age of 4 -13 years. |
Says Nick India GM & senior VP Nina Elavia Jaipuria, “Nick strongly believes in making kids reach their maximum creative potential in a fun filled and non stressful environment. Nick‘s partnership with Raell Padamsee‘s ACE Productions will not only be entertaining but also enriching for kids.”Once the workshop comes to an end, every child participant will get participation certificate ACE Productions which aims to promote young talent. The workshops will include speech, drama, mime, song and dance and will be performance oriented.
Adds Raell Padamsee, “With our association, I‘m hoping we give more kids a platform to unleash their true creative selves. The workshop, like every year, promises to add values & creativity to the minds & hearts of the kids participating.”
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.
