5 Fascinating Things You Don’t Know About Chhota Bheem, India’s Most Popular Character – News18

For years, Chhota Bheem, the famous and mighty resident of the fictitious town of Dholakpur, has captured the hearts of children and families alike. Airing on POGO for the last 15 years, the most loved Indian animated character, known for his courage, strength, and unwavering sense of justice, has been a cultural phenomenon and an inspiration for millions. While you may think you know everything about this iconic character, here are five fascinating things you didn’t know about Chhota Bheem.

Chhota Bheem has entertained Indian kids non-stop for 15 years

India’s favourite homegrown hero Chhota Bheem has had an extensive entertainment library built since its launch in 2008. That’s over 15 years! You can watch 273 hours of content across 559 episodes, 63 telemovies and four theatrical movies! With its exciting adventures and engaging storytelling Chhota Bheem has captivated viewers on television with POGO and other platforms, leaving a lasting impact on fans of all ages with countless hours of entertainment and enjoyment.

An inspiration to many by being the champion of various social causes

More than just an entertainment icon, Chhota Bheem has become an inspiration for kids across the country. A true hero in every sense, he’s harnessed his immense popularity and influence to spread awareness around vital societal issues. Whether it’s championing building a safer society through programs on women’s safety and empowerment or taking the lead for a cleaner India by becoming an ambassador for Swachh Bharat, he’s motivating individuals to live in a better world on and off the small screen.

Chhota Bheem, An Indian and International Awardee

The iconic franchise Chhota Bheem from Green Gold Animation is a beloved and award-winning series. It has garnered remarkable success and recognition in animation, with 26 awards in over 15 years. Within the first year of its launch, it won the prestigious honour of the ‘Best Animated TV Series’ by the CNBC Gold Cursor Animation Award and has other awards under its belt, including winning the ‘Cartoon Character of the Year – Gold’ at the LABELS Awards in 2019. Right off the bat, fans recognised Chhota Bheem for its exciting and unique storyline, vibrant animation, and positive messages.

Explore India, the world and more with Chhota Bheem!

Did you know you could discover places in India and worldwide and expand your imagination with Chhota Bheem? The animated character has done just that for thousands of kids in India. From Kashmir to Kerala and Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, Chhota Bheem and his friends have visited and taken along kids across various states and cities. Beyond India, he’s travelled to places such as Bali, Singapore, Japan, Africa, Rome and even Mexico! The franchise has also introduced viewers to many fictional places such as Raunak Shahar and Yam lok; time travelled to the time of dinosaurs, travelled to Mars and outer space, and entertained young kids in dreamlands such as chocolate world, ice cream world and more!

Chhota Bheem has ventured into various formats

Chhota Bheem’s journey from television to cinema has been an extraordinary facet. With its popularity, the series got its first theatrical release in 2012 with ‘Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan’, capturing the hearts of millions on the big screen. The next big move came when the show saw its new avatar, ‘Mighty Little Bheem’, currently airing on POGO on weekdays, bringing fans closer to the character uniquely. Most recently, POGO introduced a new mini-series format for Chhota Bheem called ‘Big Picture’ to showcase his mighty face-off with villains from the ‘Chhota Bheem’ universe.