Kids
Pogo announces nominees for Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008
MUMBAI: Pogo has announced the nominees for its original production Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008.
The channel claims that over 3000 kids aged between 6-14 years have entered for the fifth season of awards. The panel of judges comprises Shankar Mahadevan, Ashley Lobo, Vinay Pathak, Priya Dutt, Charu Sharma, Shakuntala Devi and Brinda Miller.
The 24 kid nominees have been chosen across eight diverse categories including arts, sports, music, singing, dance, genius, leadership and entertainment. The winners will be announced in December this year.
Turner International India VP and deputy manager entertainment networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, “Pogo Amazing Kids Awards is our signature event and we are delighted with the initiative’s performance and success over the last four years. The awards continue to grow in strength and stature on an annual basis and help us offer kids a nurturing and stress free environment to celebrate talent and voice the choice of Indian kids’ across diverse topics.”
“In its fifth year now, the Pogo Amazing Kids Awards continues to attract the best talent across the country and our 24 nominees from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Allahabad, Mirzapur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai are sure to bedazzle some of the best brains in this country,” he added.
The winner of Pogo Amazing Kids Awards in each category will get child benefit policy worth Rs 500000 and a certificate for his or her achievements.
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!
