Kids
Pogo to entertain kids with movies this summer
MUMBAI: Kids entertainment channel Pogo has unveiled its new line up of shows and movies to tap kids attention this summer through the months of May and June.
As part of its movie line up, Pogo will screen movies like as Drona, Detective Nani, Bhootnath, Meerabai Not Out, Return of Hanuman and Chain Kulli Ki Main Kulli from 2 may to 27 June. The movies will be showcased every Sunday at 12 noon.
Meanwhile, kids can also participate in the Lights Camera POGO Badaa Snack Break contest, wherein kids will have to lookout for the questions during the movie breaks and SMS the correct responses and stand a chance to win pizzas.
Says Turner International India director programming Krishna Desai, “Pogo doubles the fun this summer break with its entertaining line up that promises to engage kids with its slew of action and comedy movies ranging from Indian animation to Bollywood movies. Adding to their movie watching experience is the fun, Lights Camera Badaa Snack Break contest, with which kids stand to win pizzas, during every break.”
Pogo will also launch all new episodes of kids‘ favourite Indian animation hero – Chhota Bheem, starting 2 May, Sundays at 9:30 am.; a special of kids‘ arts show – M.A.D: Rob‘s Favourite starting 16 May, Sundays at 9:00 am. and a brand new comical show – Kyoro Chan, starting 31 May, Monday to Friday at 3:30 pm.
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.
