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Citing the popularity of Indian animated series such as 'Chhota Bheem', 'Hanuman' and 'Motu-Patlu', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is on the way to ushering in a new revolution in the world of animation and urged the people to take the resolve of making the country a global animation powerhouse. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, he said India's animation characters and movies, on account of content and creativity, are being loved all over the world. "You must remember the days when 'Chhota Bheem' started airing on TV.Children can never forget that; there was so much excitement about 'Chhota Bheem'! You would be surprised that today 'Dholakpur ka Dhol' attracts children not only in India but also in other countries. Similarly, our other animated serials such as 'Krishna', 'Hanuman', 'Motu-Patlu' also have a fan-following all over the world," the prime minister said. "You might have noticed that from the smartphone to the cinema screen, gaming console to

Updated On: 27 Oct 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

Fans around the world were seen worried after #RIPCartoonNetwork started trending on X, fuelling speculations that the famed cartoon channel may be shutting down

Updated On: 10 Jul 2024 | 5:53 PM IST

Of the top 10 kids networks almost all - Viacom 18, WarnerMedia, Disney, Sony Yay, Discovery Kids, and Sun Network - have seen a rise of 20-100 per cent in viewership.

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Uderzo created Les Éditions Albert Rene two years after Goscinny's death, after a conflict with Dargaud, the pair's original publishing house

Updated On: 27 Mar 2020 | 9:20 PM IST

It's an intriguing peek into the fantastic, energy-packed kingdom of comics teeming with finely etched, timeless characters

Updated On: 28 Feb 2020 | 10:04 PM IST

They use a unique art to raise questions and speak a truth to power in ways denied to others

Updated On: 28 Oct 2018 | 3:27 PM IST

For Chinese companies, the development of compelling series and characters could also open up new business opportunities that companies like Disney have exploited

Updated On: 25 Jun 2018 | 8:36 PM IST

IFFCO has been sharing comic strips and cartoons through Facebook, WhatsApp and email

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