Krish, Trish and Baltiboy
Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy is an Indian animated series produced by Graphiti Multimedia. Created and Directed by Munjal Shroff and Tilak Raj Shetty of Graphiti Studios, the series aims to introduce audiences to various regional art forms, folk tales, and musical traditions. It was first aired in 2009 on Cartoon Network and later at Pogo in India. There are total 8 episodes in the first season of the series. In 2023, the animation was renewed for second season Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum.
Premise
The animation series explores the India's diverse cultural heritage through the narratives of three animal characters: Krish the monkey, Trish the cat, and Baltiboy the donkey. The series stands out for its unique approach to storytelling, blending traditional narratives with vibrant animation styles. Each episode showcases a different folk art form, such as Mughal miniatures, Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra, and many other Indian arts had been adapted seamlessly into the animation.
The eight episodes of the animation series feature a total of 24 Indian folk tales with each presents three distinct stories. It showcased through the traditional Indian folk art styles and music, drew inspiration from various Indian regions like Rajasthan, Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
Dubbing artists
Season 1
Main
- Damandeep Singh Baggha/ Tarun Ratnani as Krish: He is a monkey who is always messing with Baltiboy and he makes everyone laugh with his humor.
- Smita Malhotra as Trish: She is a cat who is well behaved, disciplined and the most intelligent character.
- Baba Sehgal/ Deepak Chachra as Baltiboy: He is a donkey who is very slow but he’s not completely dumb. He is just a simple character.
Recurring
Dubbing artist |
Character name |
|---|---|
Amitosh Nagpal |
Hunter |
Rahul Shaukliya |
King & Father Deer |
Prachi |
Queen |
Renu |
Mother Deer |
Anukampa |
Head Maid |
Anushree |
Baby Deer |
Dino |
Landlord & Poorman |
Ghanshyam |
Accountant Raman |
Deepak Chachra |
Tiger & Farmer |
Kavita Paes |
Farmer's Wife |
Amitosh Nagpal |
Monkey & Fox |
Surendra Kumar |
Monkey |
Vijay Maurya |
Mr. Crocodile |
Ahalya Ballal |
Mrs. Crocodile |
Humeeta Kaur Baggan |
Fish |
Vijay Maurya |
Akal |
Amitosh Nagpal |
Kum |
Humeeta Kaur Baggan |
Cat |
Ashish Roy |
Barber, Monkey 1, Monkey 2 |
Sai Deodhar |
Suvarnalata: Barber's Wife |
Saumya Daan |
Brahmarakshas 1 |
Deepak Chachra |
Brahmarakshas 2 |
Vaibhav Thakkar |
Aditya |
Amitosh Nagpal |
Minister and Beggar |
Himanshu |
King |
Deepak Chachra |
Shopkeeper |
Trideep |
Minister Son |
Humeeta Kaur Baggan |
Queen 01 |
Kavita Paes |
Queen 02 |
Srikant Rao |
SRK: Bramharakshas and Labour 03 |
Amitosh Nagpal |
Landlord and Labour 04 |
Sai Singh |
Landlord's Wife |
Deepak Chachra |
Labour 01 |
Tejbal Singh |
Labour 02 |
Amitosh Nagpal |
Gopal Bhar and Servant 02 |
Saumya Daan |
Maharaj |
Ashish Roy |
Minister |
Srikant Rao |
Evil Minister, Cook and Gardener |
Deepak Chachra |
Servant 01 |
Deepak Chachra |
Super Mouse |
Srikant Rao |
Bhairon and Daulatram |
Sai Anand |
Bipasha: Daulatram's Wife |
Saumya Daan |
Wolf |
Srikant Rao |
Snake and Lion |
Vaibhav Thakkar |
Lion's Cub |
Sai Anand |
Lioness and Rabbit |
Deepak Chachra |
Crocodile and Elephant |
Srikant Rao |
Father and Younger Brother |
Ashish Roy |
Elder Brother |
Deepak Chachra |
Villager |
Ajit Mishra |
Husband of Buddhimati |
Sanjukta Raut |
Buddhimati |
Manoj Mishra |
Raman |
Ashish Dutta |
Guest |
Aditya Shetty |
Kid 01 |
Krishna Shetty |
Kid 02 |
Srikant Rao |
Bheeru, Goldsmith and Lion |
Samay Thakkar |
Minister |
Deepak Chachra |
King |
Mausam |
Princess, Snake and Dasi (Maid) |
Vishal Sanghvi |
Soldier |
Samay Thakkar |
Bholu |
Srikant Rao |
Neighbour and Beggar |
Mausam |
Rama and Dancer |
Deepak Chachra |
Rakshas |
Vishal Sanghvi |
Fruit Shop Owner |
Tejbal Singh |
Laundry Man |
Deepak Chachra |
Super Mouse |
Devyani Dagaonkar |
Ghuguti and Queen |
Ketan |
Prince Amar |
Vishal Sanghavi |
King Devrat |
Deepak Chachra |
Side Kick |
Srikant Rao |
Sadhu and Minister |
Krishna Shetty |
Tweety |
Rohit |
Chimpu |
Srikant Rao |
Jumbo |
Sai Singh |
Eagle |
Devyani Dagaonkar |
Cat, Rhino and Hippo |
Deepak Chachra |
Hunter |
Vaibhav Thakkar |
Ranvijay |
Deepak Chachra |
Mantri |
Vishal |
Whipman |
Mayur Vyas |
Pawan |
Sai Singh |
Bumblee Bee |
Srikant Rao |
Ant |
Bhumika Jain |
Rajkumari Padma |
Season 2 (KTB: Bharat Hai Hum)
Main
- Tarun Ratnani as Krish: He is a monkey who is always messing with Baltiboy and he makes everyone laugh with his humor.
- Smita Malhotra as Trish: She is a cat who is well behaved, disciplined and the most intelligent character.
- Deepak Chachra as Baltiboy: He is a donkey who is very slow but he’s not completely dumb. He is just a simple character.
Episodes
Season 1
Broadcast and reception
The films have been broadcast on various platforms, including Cartoon Network India, and have been made available on home video formats. The series has been lauded for its innovative approach to storytelling, effectively blending traditional Indian art forms with contemporary animation to educate and entertain. Critics and audiences have praised its role in preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage, making it accessible to younger generations. The educational value of the series has been highlighted, with particular emphasis on its ability to introduce children to diverse regional art forms, music, and folklore.
Krish, Trish & Baltiboy 2 received a nomination at 21st Cairo International Film Festival for the category under Best Children's Animation Film in 2012.
Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum
On 15 August 2023, Graphiti Multimedia announced the second season of the series as Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum. It was jointly produced by Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Graphiti Studios. In this series, the trio of Krish, Trish & Baltiboy relates the stirring history of The Freedom Struggle of India through real-life tales of courage and sacrifice of Indian Freedom Fighters of 1500s to 1947.
On 11 October 2023, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the trailer of KTB- Bharat Hain Hum.
In November 2024, during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting unveiled the second season of the animated series as Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy 2: Bharat Hain Hum. The event was graced by superstar Nagarjuna, who emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about India's unsung heroes.
All episodes were aired at DD National and All India Radio. Later it were digitally streamed at Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Prasar Bharati's OTT platform, Waves available in 12 Indian languages and seven international languages, reaching audiences in over 150 countries.
In 2024, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, praised Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum in his Mann Ki Baat programme. He said that:
External links
- Krish Trish and Baltiboy - Bharat Hain Hum on Amazon Prime Video