Kids
Shemaroo releases ‘Jungle Tales’ on home video
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment, in association with Moving Picture Company, has released VCDs of the National award winning series Jungle Tales that has been inspired from the Panchatantra folk tales.
The series has a total of 14 stories of which six have been released in two volumes in English and Hindi. The famous Panchatantra stories like ‘The Hare and the Tortoise‘, ‘The Lion and the Rabbit‘ and many others have been given a 3D CGI animation treatment with a unique story-telling style. Commenting on the development, Shemaroo Entertainment Director Hiren Gada says, “We are glad to come out with the VCDs of Jungle Tales series. The stories in The Jungle Tales series are not only entertaining but also have morals to be learned. The quality of animation and narration will help children understand and enjoy these stories to the fullest thereby creating tremendous repeat value for the content.”
Shares Moving Picture Company CMD Ramesh Sharma, “The Jungle Tales is an adaptation of stories from the ‘Panchatantra‘, a collection of Indian fables. After envisaging the VCD, we sat across to write our own script, designed our own characters and formulated the presentation. From the lighting, texturing to rigging everything was done in-house.”It took us one and a half years to work on the project. On completion, we approached Shemaroo Entertainment as they are well-known in marketing a product. We are confident that in the days to come we will dub The Jungle Tales in various international languages.”
Shemaroo has released the first two volumes in English and in Hindi separately on VCDs while the final two volumes would be released in the next quarter followed by a DVD release of the entire series. The series is economically priced at Jungle Tales Vol 1 & 2 in Hindi at Rs 99 each and Jungle Tales Vol 1 & 2 in English at Rs 125 each.
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!
