– JO KOI NA KAR PAAYE WOH KISNA KAR DIKHAYE –
To premiere every day at 2PM & 6 PM starting October 19th
New Delhi, October 15, 2014:Delivering smart fun to millions of children in India, Discovery Kids will present its biggest launch of the year KISNA.Doubling the joy and sparkle for children this Diwali, Discovery Kidsisintroducing the enchanting story of an extraordinary little hero KISNAwho characterises the victory of “good over evil”.
KISNA is the story of an adventurous and amusing young boy from Anandnagri and his adversary the wicked Raja Durjan of Andhernagri. During the series, KISNAwill clashwith Raja Durjan and each time squash his evil plans of spreading fear in KISNA’S hometown. Watch how the strongest fail to match KISNA’S superpowers and his group of friends as they resolve every problem with wit and valour. JO KOI NA KAR PAAYE WOH KISNA KAR DIKHAYE.
KISNA willpremiere on October 19th and will air every day at 2 PM and 6 pm only on Discovery Kids.
Speaking on the launch Rahul Johri, Executive Vice President and General Manager– South Asia& South East Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Discovery Kids’new India series KISNA is an enthralling story told at an epic scale. It will certainly capture the imagination of the Indian kids and make the loveable KISNA a household name. Discovery Kids is differentiated due to its compelling diversity of the finest global and Indian franchises. Its success is an indicator of the distinct value it delivers to the audience and trade.”
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker and the producer of series, Ketan Mehta said, “KISNA is a fascinating story told through captivating characters. KISNA’s endearing personality combined with his superhero powers will make him a favourite character amongst the kids.We are delighted to partner with Discovery Kids, a renowned brand that delivers fun and enriching entertainment.”
KISNA is the young hero of Anandnagri an affluent town with abundant natural resources. Raja Durjan the evil king of Andhernagri wants to control it and lay his hands on the secret temple gold. Trikaal, an evil Tantrik and Raja Durjan’s henchman, cannot stand happiness as he bears the burden of a black heart. KISNA battles all the evil with his wit and bravery and stands between the evil forces of Trikaal and Raja Durjan and his beloved city.
KISNA is a Cosmos Entertainment PTE Ltd and Maya Digital Studios Pvt. Ltd production.
Joining Kisna in his quest to save Anandnagri are:
Kisna’s Father: A well-known and respected panchayat member, Kisna’s father Nandji stands firm against succumbing to Raja Durjan.
Kisna’s Mother: His doting mother Yashi teaches him the right values and indulges Kisna with his favourite delicacies.
Kisna’s Brother:Ballu, the protective elder brother loves wrestling and of course food which often lands him in a tight spot.
KISNA’S friends include
Lotus-eyed Radhikawho loves to dance and is Kisna’s closest friend.
Suddi is the comic character with his signature “Baj Gayi Ghanti” dialogue.
Kisna’s playful pet parrot Totois the group’s spy.
BEWARE OF THE BAD GUYS
Trikaal’s aides Altu and Faltu play along in the wicked plans.
The scheming Champu and Bhondu from KISNA’S own town are envious of him and his popularity.
Discovery Kids is available in Hindi, English and Tamil languages across India on both analogue and DTH platforms including Tata Sky, Dish TV, Reliance DTH, Airtel Digital and Videocon D2H.
About Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching 2.5 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content on more than 200 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and the Hub Network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. In Asia-Pacific, Discovery brands reach 624 million cumulative subscribers in 37 countries and territories with programming customized in 15 languages and dialects.
About Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids lets children explore their awesome world and ignite their natural curiosity by providing content that is fun and enriching for growing children. The channel stimulates learning and imagination, and provides a safe environment that parents can trust. Discovery Kids offers its viewers a world of endless possibilities through informative and entertaining programming that explores adventure, nature, science, wildlife, history and technology. Launched in Asia-Pacific on April 2, 2012, Discovery Kids is currently distributed to 28 million subscribers in the region. For more information, visit Discovery Kids at www.dkids.asia