Mattel Television Sets Deepa & Anoop Premiere Date

Deepa & Anoop, Mattel Television’s first animated series based on original IP, is slated to debut on Netflix on August 16.

The music-driven series centers on 7-year-old Deepa and her best friend Anoop, a color-changing baby elephant. Together, they make everything more fun for the guests at Mango Manor, the bed-and-breakfast run by Deepa’s family.

With a strong focus on Deepa’s Indian heritage, the series includes 18 original song and dance performances, several of which are presented in the Bollywood tradition. The main cast is voiced by actors of Indian descent, including Pavan Bharaj, Veena Sood (The Twilight Zone) and Ana Sani (The Magic School Bus).

Deepa & Anoop was created by Bollywood animator Munjal Shroff (Shortcut Safari), writer Lisa Goldman (Dragon Tales) and producer Heather Kenyon (Doki Adventures). It is executive produced by Mattel Television’s Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan.

“While Mattel is well-known for developing entertainment content based on our fan-favorite brands, we’re excited to partner with Netflix to bring audiences a heartwarming, all-new series based on original IP,” said Fred Soulie, senior VP and general manager at Mattel Television. “Later this summer, fans will be delighted as Deepa and her best friend Anoop take on exciting challenges and lead colorful musical numbers that illustrate the importance of friendship. Deepa & Anoop is sure to make an impact on audiences globally.”

“We have been lucky to work alongside best-in-class advisors and consultants during every stage of Deepa & Anoop’s development,” said Christopher Keenan, senior VP of creative at Mattel Television. “Our hope is that young audiences around the world will find this heartwarming series as authentic as they do relatable. We could not be more proud or excited that Deepa & Anoop is Mattel’s first original series based on all-new IP.”