Kids
Celebrations galore on Disney multiplex this X’mas
MUMBAI: The Disney Multiplex of Channels has lined up a host of celebration programming all through Christmas and New Year for kids and families. Disney Channel, Disney XD and Hungama TV will offer movies, special programming and favourite episodes of popular shows around Christmas and all the way into the New Year. 
Disney Channel will be home to Disney‘s best loved fairy — Tinker bell this Christmas as part of a special celebration that will last for 12 days of X‘mas!
Disney Channel viewers can celebrate the Christmas magic with Mickey Mouse in Mickey‘s Once Upon a Christmas movie at 8.30 am on Christmas day. Disney‘s popular show Phineas & Ferb will have a special Christmas special episode at 10.30 am followed by the Indian television premier of the Santa Buddies movie at 11 am on 25th of December.
The festive line-up will be followed by the mega ‘year-end party‘ on Disney Channel at 11 am every day, beginning 26 December with the launch of the brand new show – Stitch! The Series. The party will last through 31 December.
Disney XD aims to take entertainment to the next level this holiday season with XD‘cember celebrations starting today – including movies and popular shows every day from 10 am all through the Christmas week. 
The showcase will include the Disney XD premier of Pirates of Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl on X‘mas day at 11 am. The movie line-up includes other titles such as Shaolin Soccer, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc, and The Wild.
Hungama TV will also host a special New Year party with a marathon of brand new episodes of popular shows such as Doraemon, Shinchan, Power Rangers RPM, Genie Family, Ojarumaru, Kochikame and Kiteretsu. There will be as many as eight new episodes of each of these programmes as part of this daily marathon.
The Hungama party will be on from 12 noon to 4 pm every day, beginning 25 December.
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!
