VIACOM18 Launches NICK JR
ENTERTAINMENT/TELEVISION Celebrity mom Farah Khan unveils Nick Jr. in India V IACOM18 EXPANDS THE NICKELODEON FRANCHISE WITH THE LAUNCH OF NICK JR. Targeted at pre-schoolers and young moms, Nick Jr. promises to be the smart place to play for toddlers ~The channel goes live on December 11, 2012~ by Prashant Kapadia Mumbai, 11th December, 2012 : Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc. and Network18), India's leading entertainment conglomerate, today announced the expansion of the Nickelodeon franchise in India with the launch of ‘Nick Jr.’ , an eco-system for pre-school kids and moms. Farah Khan, celebrity mom and Dora the Explorer, the channel’s cult character, unveiled the first look of the channel in a press conference in Mumbai today. With world-class content on-air, backed by a comprehensive consumer products range at retail, Nick Jr. aims to become the preferred destination for kids from 2-6 years, and their moms. ...