Bollywood-Inspired Specials for Mira, Royal Detective

Four Bollywood-inspired, extended-length specials for the Disney Junior preschool series Mira, Royal Detective are set to begin debuting in May.

The series introduces children to the rich, diverse cultures of India, with each episode centering on the clever titular heroine as she and her friends help others and solve mysteries. The new specials celebrate Bollywood with more high-stakes mysteries and adventures, robust musical performances and elaborate dance numbers.

Lilly Singh, Nik Dodani, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Punam Patel, Megan Suri, Kapil Talwalkar and ESPN sportscaster Kevin Negandhi will feature as guest stars.

The first special will debut on Disney Junior on May 2, with subsequent episodes airing May 16, May 30 and June 20. Mira, Royal Detective is also available for viewing on Disney+.

The series is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior, with animation by Technicolor India.

IW Group’s Shagorika Ghosh Perkins, the series’ cultural consultant and consulting producer, said, “I speak for everyone who made this show when I say it’s been a joyful and rewarding experience to be part of a series that highlights South Asian culture in such a bold and beautiful way. We’re so proud of its contribution to the cultural landscape and what it offers a generation of young children.”

Nakul Dev Mahajan, choreographer/dance consultant, added, “These specials bring Bollywood dance, a genre that I love deeply, front and center for kids and their entire families too. This show gave me the chance to proudly showcase so many styles of dance, including Kathak, which I never thought I would see on American TV, and it’s icing on the cake to now focus entirely on Bollywood dance.”