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Tracing mythology — modern way

Madhur Tankha

Cartoon Network to air animated films on Lord Krishna this Janmashtami

TELLING A TALE: Graphic images of Lord Krishna narrating mischievous and miraculous stories of his life.

NEW DELHI: To celebrate Janmashtami with animation lovers across the country, Cartoon Network is showcasing four films chronicling the key mythological stages of Lord Krishna from birth to “Kansa Vadh” beginning this Saturday. These films will highlight Krishna’s mischievous and miraculous stories in an exciting way.

As part of this special four-part Krishna movie series, Cartoon Network will air three films — “Krishna: The Birth” on Saturday, “Krishna: Makhan Chor” on Sunday, and “Krishna: In Vrindavan” on Monday — while the much talked about Indian television premiere of “Krishna: Kansa Vadh” will be on Tuesday.

Talking about the series, Monica Tata of Turner International India said Cartoon Network has always believed in the potential of Indian animation.

“It has been supporting the Indian animation industry since 2001 by acquiring quality local content.

In fact, moving a step ahead, the Network has been working closely with production houses and adding value to the creative process of content development. Green Gold Animation has been one such important associate and creative partner. We are delighted that the Krishna movie series have delivered exceptional ratings, reiterating that Cartoon Network understands the entertainment needs of Indian kid’s best,” she adds.

“Krishna: Kansa Vadh” unfolds the enchanting tale of Lord Krishna’s courageous and adventurous life. It showcases how Krishna saves the village of Vrindavan from demons.

The movie will showcase celebrated stories of Lord Krishna, such as when he asks the people of Vrindavan to worship the Govardhan Parvat for rain instead of the Lord of Heaven – Indra.

Enraged by this, Lord Indra expresses his fury through thunder and rainstorm upon the village of Vrindavan. Krishna carries the Govardhan Parvat on his little finger and shelters all the villagers and cattle, protecting them from the merciless thunder and rain.

Eventually Lord Indra realises that he is battling none other than Lord Vishnu himself in the form of Krishna and asks for forgiveness.

The film will also show Krishna lifting the Govardhan Parvat on his little finger and sheltering all the villagers and cattle, protecting them from the merciless thunder and rain. Soon stories about Krishna’s miracles will spread far and wide and also reach the court of the evil King Kansa.

‘Ultimate destroyer’

Realising that he could be none other than Deviki’s son, his “ultimate destroyer”, Kansa is struck with horror. The film shows Kansa devising a sinister plan to kill Krishna. Despite the dangers that he confronts, the courageous, mischievous and loveable Lord Krishna emerges victorious in the end and kills the evil King Kansa.

Consequently Krishna releases his imprisoned parents Devaki and Vasudev as well as his grandfather Ugrasen and crowns him the King of Mathura.

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