Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family

Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family is an Indian animated television sci-fi comedy series, directed by Abhijit Daripkar and Santosh Pednekar for Nickelodeon India.[1] The series revolves around the adventures of Abhimanyu, a 12-year-old boy who can transform into an alien. The show follows his efforts to integrate into human society, make friends, conceal his true identity, and overcome challenges.[2] The lyrics for the title track of the series are written by lyricist Gulzar and the music is created by Simaab Sen. The series premiered on April 24, 2023.[3]

Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family
Promotional poster
GenreSci-fi
Comedy
Created byHi-Tech Animation
Written byGaurav Malani
Seema Malani
Gulzar (title track)
Directed byAbhijit Daripkar
Santosh Pednekar
Voices ofJasleen Singh
Merlin James
Mohit Sinha
Roop Thakkar
Sanchit Wartak
Asavari Ajinkya
Pratik Verma
Theme music composerSimaab Sen
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
Production
Executive producersAnu Sikka
Ashish Thapar
Production companyHi-Tech Animation
Release
Original networkNickelodeon India

It is the first Indian sci-fi comedy series in the kids' category that is based on an extraterrestrial theme.[4][5]

Synopsis

The series portrays the story of Abhimanyu, a 12-year-old boy who can transform into an alien. It showcases his journey of fitting in with humans, making friends, hiding his true identity, and overcoming challenges, while also highlighting his family's struggles to adapt. The characters are portrayed in both human and alien avatars.

Cast
  • Jasleen Singh as Abhimanyu
  • Merlin James as Arya
  • Mohit Sinha as Naveen
  • Roop Thakkar as Kookie
  • Sanchit Wartak as Supremo of Planet Zonga and Mr. Ghotala
  • Asavari Ajinkya as Mrs. Ghotala
  • Pratik Verma as Ronnie

Characters
  • Abhimanyu - The Hero & Son: A smart problem-solver and the strongest alien in the group. He possesses super strength but must hide his abilities to maintain his human facade. Abhimanyu also has the power to assimilate powers from objects, albeit with occasional chaos and confusion.[6]
  • Arya - The Sister: The first-in-command on the Earth mission, acting as the eyes and ears of Supremo. Arya's elastic tongue aids her in solving problems and completing daily tasks.
  • Naveen - The Father: Capable of turning anyone into a statue with a touch, Naveen struggles with physical contact and often appears timid and clumsy.
  • Kookie - The Mother: Possessing the power to push massive objects and manipulate wind, Kookie uses her abilities for daily convenience. She is fascinated by Earthlings' fashion sense and enjoys shopping.
  • Supremo of Planet Zonga: The disciplined commander of the aliens' Earth mission, instructing them to maintain human forms while on Earth.
  • Mr. Ghotala: The neighbor of the Kumar family. He is an alien research scientist and is always suspicious that aliens are around. His catchphrase is "Aiga!".
  • Mrs. Ghotala: The neighbor and a friend of the Kumar family, especially Kookie. Her catchphrase is "Sahi samay par sahi jagah tapakne ki toh meri aadat hai!".
  • Ronnie: The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ghotala, a cocky and self-obsessed bully who uses his height and eccentric fashion sense to trouble others.[6]

Production

The series is produced by Viacom18's Kids TV Network and distributed by Nickelodeon. It is conceptualized by Hi-Tech Animation and was produced using 3D animation techniques with 2D rendering.[7][8]

Episodes

Season 1
No Episode No Episode No Episode
1Being Human2Ghotala Dinner3Alien Sunglasses
4Beware Of Dogs5Charge Ho Jao6Shaana Kauwa
7Mahemaan Nawazi8Aunty Yaa Alien9Alien trap
10Rain Rain11Bee Se Bachao12Bhoot Bangla
13Kite Flying14Alien Tree
15Car Ka Khamana16Chakkar

Kumar Ka

17Mama Jamm Gaya18Alien Rescue
19Nembu Petrol20Abhimanyu

Supercharged

21Hawwa Hawai22Akhniyon Se

Goli Mare

23Khel Khel Main24Asman Se

Gira

25Earth Per Atka26Cross Connection
27Double Ghotala28Zamban

Shakaal Ke

29Alien Festival30Beware Of

Chair

31Rat Race32Udha Udahi
33Alien Hunter Ronnie34Tommy Se Panga

Broadcast

Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family has been airing on Nick India since April 2023.[9] The series airs every Monday to Friday at 12:00 PM noon.[5]

Reception

In an article for Outlook India, Garima Das included the show, Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family in her list titled "5 Movies And Shows A Sci-Fi Lover Should Definitely Watch." Das highlighted the show's intriguing premise, stating, What makes it interesting is the challenges faced by the alien team as they navigate the complexities of human life, forge friendships, conceal their true identities, and overcome various adversities and threats.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Nicktoon Abhimanyu visits his Amdavadi fans". Ahmedabad Mirror. April 26, 2023.
  2. "Nickelodeon launches two new homegrown IPs". The Financial Express. April 18, 2023.
  3. "A combination of compelling stories and beautiful animation helps Nickelodeon stand out". Adgully. April 20, 2023.
  4. Ravi, Kalpana (April 24, 2023). "Nicktoons Abhimanyu and Kanha Set to Wow Audiences with their Adventures: Viacom18 head Anu Sikka". Indian Television.
  5. Tripathi, Ekta (May 9, 2023). "Nickelodeon कर रहा एलियंस का आगमन, लेकर आ रहा है 'Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family'". Punjab Kesari (in Hindi).
  6. "Abhimanyu's Alien Family - Nick India". Nick India
  7. "Anu Sikka of Viacom18 on Nickelodeon's new show 'Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family', and how Nickelodeon has remained a genre leader for nine years running". Media Brief. April 20, 2023.
  8. "Nickelodeon launches two new homegrown IPs – 'Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family' and 'Kanha – Morpankh Samrat'". Animation Xpress. April 18, 2023.
  9. "Join Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family for an out-of-the-world adventure!". The Times of India. Chennai Times. April 24, 2023. p. 3.
  10. Das, Garima (May 24, 2023). "5 Movies And Shows A Sci-Fi Lover Should Definitely Watch!". Outlook India.
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