New Local Production for Disney Channel in India

MUMBAI, December 21: Disney Channel in India has
commissioned its second original production for the market, following the
success Vicky Aur Vetaal, which launched
in October.

Dhoom Machaao Dhoom
is also the channel’s first original daily show for Indian tweens, and it
boosts the number of hours of locally produced content on Disney Channel to 30
per week. It tells the story of four young girls who form a band. The show will
air at 7:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday on Disney Channel, starting January 8.

“Following the success of the first local production Vicky
Aur Vetaal earlier this year, Disney Channel
seeks to further strengthen its already robust connection with kids and their
families with this cool and contemporary show," says Nachiket Pantvaidya,
the executive director of Walt Disney Television International (India).
"We are a committed local player in the kids’ entertainment space and Dhoom
Machaao Dhoom is our next strong bid to
showcase all that Disney Channel stands for.”