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UTV World Movies to celebrate Children’s Day
MUMBAI: UTV World Movies is celebrating children’s day with a special line-up of films from around the world dedicated to children. The channel is also extending its on-air festival to movie screenings on-ground in various schools.
ODPS, Noida; Bhatnagar‘s International School, Delhi; Mount Carmel, Delhi and Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts, Chennai are some of the schools where UTV World Movies will be organizing the Children‘s Day Film Festival.
UTV Entertainment Television COO Dilshad Master said, “On this special day, we promise to entertain children with movies they would simply love watching. The movie watching experience with school mates makes it even more memorable and fun.”
One of the films that will air is The Horror Bus. It is adapted from best selling ghost novels by Paul Van Loon. The Dutch Harry Potter! Class nerd Onnoval is sick of being bullied by Gino, the popular kid in class. So Onnoval writes a story in which he takes his revenge on Gino. But much to his surprise, during a class trip, the story begins to come true…
Winky‘s Horse is a dutch film adapted from the children‘s book by Tamara Bos. This movie has won 10 international awards and 2 nominations. Six years old Winky Wong wants only one thing – a horse, a real horse to ride.
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!
