Kids
Pogo rolls out 4th edition of ‘Galli Galli Sim Sim’
MUMBAI: Pogo has launched season four of Galli Galli Sim Sim. The new series hit the TV screens on 7 December and is being telecast Monday to Friday at 8.30 am.
Pogo will also air every Saturday on Cartoon Network at 8:30 am and on Doordarshan at 10.30 am.
The new season that includes 35 new episodes will focus on health, nutrition and bio diversity. The edutainment series, will have three segments – ‘Galli ki Duniya‘, ‘Muppet on location‘ and ‘Word of the day‘ across a 22-minute episode.
In ‘Galli ki Duniya‘, children will experience the fun world of muppets and learn healthy habits from them. ‘Muppet on location‘, will see the antics of Grover and Toto as they travel all over the world and in ‘Word of the Day‘, Elmo will teach a new word in each episode in his exciting and unique way.
Turner International India VP & deputy GM entertainment networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, “Galli Galli Sim Sim is more than just a television show for Turner. It is our endeavour to use Cartoon Network and POGO to empower kids across India to exercise their basic right to education.”
The series has cut across children between the age group of 3 to 6 years.
“The entire look and feel of the series, integration of colors and animation on the sets and the show format has been so designed to suit the viewing habits of these children,” said Miditech chairman Nirvet Alva.
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!
