Disney Channel Voted Best Children’s Channel in India

MUMBAI, November 28: Indian children chose Disney Channel as the Best Children’s
Channel; their vote was announced at the Hero Honda Indian Television Academy
Awards (HHITA).

At a gala event in
Mumbai, Disney Channel was named the winner of the category "Popular Award
for Best Children's Channel". Children cross the country participated
through an online voting mechanism. Four channels were nominated for this
category: Disney Channel, Hungama, Pogo and Cartoon Network. The results were
collated and calibrated by an independent Agency, Eikona.

“Disney Channel
speaks the language of today’s kids and this Award is particularly exciting
since our young friends have embraced us in a very special way,” says Nachiket
Pantvaidya, the executive director of Walt Disney Television International,
India. “This is the 21st award our channels have received this year from across
the world and we are extremely happy that our characters and stories have
resonated well with Indian kids and their families.”