Mumbai: This World Animation Day, Warner Bros Discovery’s kids’ entertainment channels—Cartoon Network, Pogo, and Discovery Kids—are highlighting India’s animation industry and the popularity of homegrown animated series, including ‘Chhota Bheem,’ ‘Bandbudh Aur Budbak,’ ‘Little Singham,’ and ‘Fukrey Boyzz.’
During his 115th Mann Ki Baat address, prime minister Narendra Modi spotlighted Pogo’s ‘Chhota Bheem,’ created by Green Gold Animation. The prime minister stated, “You would remember those days when ‘Chhota Bheem’ began to air on TV. Children can never forget it; there was so much excitement about ‘Chhota Bheem.’ You will be amazed to know that today ‘Dholakpur’s drum’ is not only limited to India but also attracts children from other countries.”
In response to the Prime Minister’s message, Warner Bros. Discovery supports India’s animation industry with investments in new homegrown shows and collaborations with Indian animation artists and studios such as Green Gold Animation, Reliance Animation, Ele Animations, and Toonz Media. A testament to Warner Bros Discovery and Pogo’s fan-first strategy is the popularity of its recent animated series, ‘Jay Jagannath.’
