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  • Kites, chaos, and comedy: Toons add hilarious twists to Makar Sankranti

    Kites, chaos, and comedy: Toons add hilarious twists to Makar Sankranti

    MUMBAI: This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! turns the skies into a canvas of laughter and cheer as it brings a YAY moment to kids across India!

    With the fan-favourite toons Shin chan, Oggy, Naruto, and Honey Bunny joining the kite-flying frenzy, the harvest festival gets a quirky animated twist.

    Imagine rooftop battles bursting with til laddoos, laughter, and unstoppable mischief as these beloved characters take kite-flying to hilarious new heights. Under the winter sun, it’s a celebration like never before—a perfect blend of tradition and toe-tapping fun, crafted specially for young hearts!

    In this unique twist, the characters bring their personalities to the forefront, transforming kite-flying into a hilarious adventure:

    . Shin chan: The Chaos King

    True to form, Shin chan thrives on creating mayhem rather than winning. He teases competitors, dances around to distract them, and throws in his trademark quips. Amid the chaos, his iconic line, “Don’t praise me so much,” draws the crowd’s laughter.

    . Oggy: The Unlucky Underdog

     Oggy simply wants a peaceful kite-flying day, but the cockroaches steal his kite and sabotage his efforts with fireworks. As sparks fly, Oggy’s frantic chase ends in hilarity when he cuts his own kite’s string.

    . Naruto: The Ninja Strategist

    Naruto brings his shinobi skills to the battle, controlling multiple ninja-themed kites with precision. Using his tactics to stay ahead, he confuses opponents while winning hearts as the crowd favourite.

    . Honey Bunny: The Dynamic Duo

     The mischievous duo enters with a giant carrot-shaped kite. Bunny handles the string while Honey takes to the skies, snipping rivals’ kites mid-air. Their antics leave everyone laughing and cheering, proving they aim to win with flair.

    This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! invites viewers to tune in and join the laughter-filled chaos as these beloved characters transform the festival into a spectacle of humour and competition. Whether it’s Shin chan’s pranks, Oggy’s misfortunes, Naruto’s ninja tactics, or Honey and Bunny’s outrageous stunts, every moment promises to entertain.

    Don’t miss out

    . Where to watch: Sony YAY!

    . When: This Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.

     

  • Zomato’s heartwarming ads for India’s Harvest festival celebration

    Zomato’s heartwarming ads for India’s Harvest festival celebration

    Mumbai: In a tribute to the rich tapestry of India’s harvest festivals, Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, has unveiled a series of ad films celebrating Pongal, Sankranti, Makar Sankranti/Uttarayana, and Lohri. Each festival marks the grand harvest and the onset of auspicious times, and Zomato’s latest ads beautifully mirror this sentiment.

    Zomato’s ad films capture the spirit of these harvest festivals, emphasising the significance of tradition, familial bonds, and the evolving cultural landscape. The campaign beautifully encapsulates the warmth and bond shared between the generations and highlights the relationship between a grandmother and her teenage granddaughter who comes home to celebrate Pongal with her family.  

    The film captures their heartwarming relationship with a quirky twist wherein they challenge each other to try something new. While the granddaughter savours a traditional Pongal dish and other festival rituals, possibly for the first time, her grandmother too embraces the new. She tries a few Gen-Z trends taught by her granddaughter, finally having a bite of a dish she hasn’t tried at the end. The film subtly underscores technology’s seamless integration with age-old traditions. The grandmother, discovering Zomato’s role in connecting generations and preserving culture, finds diverse Pongal dishes on the platform.

    In another tale, Zomato’s Lohri film captures the joyous celebration of the festival in a Punjabi household, particularly significant as they welcome a new member to the family. The narrative revolves around a 7-year-old boy who innocently documents the house’s festive preparations. His excitement peaks when he discovers his younger brother, Tingu, near a Zomato delivery partner who has brought special Lohri delicacies to the household. The twist unfolds as Tingu is revealed to be the family’s pet dog, celebrating his first Lohri in the household.