Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family

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Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family
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Genre Science fiction
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
Original release
Network Nickelodeon India

Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family is an Indian animated television science fiction 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 24 April 2023. [3]

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It is the first Indian science fiction 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

Characters

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.Episodes
1Being Human
2Ghotala Dinner
3Alien Sunglasses
4Beware Of Dog
5Charge Ho Jao
6Shaana Kauwa
7Mehman Nawazi
8Aunty Ya Alien
9Alien trap
10Rain Rain
11Alien Rescue
12Zubaan Sambhal Ke
13Aasmaan Se Girra
14Apni Kursi Sambhalo
15Abhimanyu Supercharged
16Mamla Jam Gaya
17Earth Pe Atka
18Bhoot Bangla
19Chakkar Kumar Ka
20Khel Khel Mein
21Double Ghotala
22Hawa Hawai
23Alien Tree
24Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare
25Cross Connection
26Batti Gul
27Car Ka Kamama
28Bee Se Bachao
29Alien Festival
30Kite Flying
31Nimbu Petrol
32Aadha adhura
33Beware Of Chair
34Rat Race
35Alien Hunter Ronnie
36Chori chori chupke chupke
37Tommy Se Panga
38Choti si baat
39Watch out
40Zordaar Zumba
41Lucky Stone
42Rob The Robot
43Ek Din Ka Human
44Family No.1
45Ghotala's Uncle
46Chabi Kho Jae
47Dog Saliva
48Robot Yaa Alien
49Naveen Bade Darshan Chote
50Cooking with Kookie
51Low Gravity
52Holi Hai
53Taang Ade Ke
54Naveen Ka Ghotala
55Kookie Ka Haircut
56Alien Bana Superhero
57Power On Off
58Dinosaur Zinda Hain
59Yoga Se Hi Hoga
60Tote Udd Gaye
61Tower Ka Terror
62Machli Phas Gayi
63Jungle Mein Dangal
64Pipe Burst
65Kookie's Practice Session
66Arya 2.0
67Cafe Galactica
68Zhumbak Power
69Haye Garmi
70Happy Birthday Kumar

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." [9]

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