The animation genre has taken the Indian film industry by storm. Multiple projects in the animation format have been announced off lately. Shemaroo Entertainment’s Animation Division, in association with Astute Media Vision, has worked on a 3D animation film called Bal Ganesh.
Bal Ganesh is a fun-loving story of Ganesh – the elephant God – who is respected and loved by all. His pranks and innocence as a child and his rise to the ranks of the ‘Numero Uno God’ is what the movie is all about. In a nutshell, Bal Ganesh relives Baby Ganesh’s childhood antics, spiced with foot-tapping music, delicious modaks and naughty mooshak (mouse). This 100-minute film is directed by debutant director Pankaj Sharma.
Shemaroo is already working on another animation film Ghatothkach – Master of Magic. Shemaroo Entertainment plan to release the film during the upcoming festival of Ganesh Chaturthi making it the attraction of the season. Smita Maroo, VP Animation Division, Shemaroo Entertainment shares her thoughts. ‘Bal Ganesh is special since Ganesh remains a child throughout and portrays his playfulness like all children. The film has been created to connect today’s generation to a popular God. The film not only meets the taste and overall cool quotient of today’s audiences, but also maintains the sanctity of the God. Bal Ganesh is an exclusive treat from Shemaroo Entertainment to audiences all over, this Ganesh Festival.'
Another highlight of this film is that it brings together two popular sisters – Asha Bhonsle and Usha Mangeshkar – after 3 decades to sing together for a film. The film has music composed by Shamir Tandon. Other singers like Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan and Kailash Kher have also lent their voices to the songs. Other recently announced animated films includes, Hanuman Returns, Ghataothkach – Master of the Magic, EKEH 2.0, Roadside Romeo, Kuchi Kuchi Hota Hai, Kamlu, Sultan – The Warrior, Gini and Jony, Hera Pheri, Friends Forever.
Courtesy: IndiaFM