Krish, Trish and Baltiboy
| Krish, Trish and Baltiboy | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | KTB |
| Genre | Indian Folklore[1] |
| Created by | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty |
| Screenplay by | Deven Sansare Deepak Vavra Virendra Rathore |
| Story by | Deven Sansare |
| Directed by | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty[2] |
| Creative directors | Shashank Pawar Virendra Rathore |
| Voices of | see below |
| Music by | Nandini Srikar Shree Dayal Shaleen Sharma |
| Opening theme | "Krish and Trish and Baltiboy" |
| Ending theme | "Krish and Trish and Baltiboy" (Karaoke) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (Season 1) 48 (Season 2) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Shashank Pawar Zulfikar Qureshi |
| Producers | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty |
| Animators | Aniket Pitale Dhaval Soni Swagat Shetty Irshad Ansari |
| Editors | Rajiv Panchal Ashok Pujari |
| Running time | 60–90 minutes (Season 1) 11 minutes (Season 2) |
| Production company | Graphiti Multimedia |
| Original release | |
| Network | Pogo TV & Cartoon Network (Season 1) |
| Release | 2009 – 2017 |
| Network | DD National and All India Radio[3] (Season 2) Netflix[4] & Amazon Prime Video[5] (digitally; for Season 2 only) |
| Release | October 15, 2023 – March 16, 2025 |
| Related | |
Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy is an Indian animated series produced by Graphiti Multimedia.[6] 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.[7] It was first aired in 2009 on Cartoon Network and later at Pogo in India.[8][9] 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.[10]
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.[11][12]
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.[13][14]
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.[15]
- Smita Malhotra as Trish: She is a cat who is well behaved, disciplined and the most intelligent character.[15]
- 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.[15]
Recurring
| Dubbing artist | Character name |
|---|---|
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy 1
| |
Rajasthani Story
| |
| Amitosh Nagpal | Hunter |
| Rahul Shaukliya | King & Father Deer |
| Prachi | Queen |
| Renu | Mother Deer |
| Anukampa | Head Maid |
| Anushree | Baby Deer |
Kerala Story
| |
| Dino | Landlord & Poorman |
| Ghanshyam | Accountant Raman |
Punjab Story
| |
| Deepak Chachra | Tiger & Farmer |
| Kavita Paes | Farmer's Wife |
| Amitosh Nagpal | Monkey & Fox |
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy 2
| |
Karnataka Story
| |
| Surendra Kumar | Monkey |
| Vijay Maurya | Mr. Crocodile |
| Ahalya Ballal | Mrs. Crocodile |
| Humeeta Kaur Baggan | Fish |
Bihar Story
| |
| Vijay Maurya | Akal |
| Amitosh Nagpal | Kum |
| Humeeta Kaur Baggan | Cat |
Bengali Story
| |
| Ashish Roy | Barber, Monkey 1, Monkey 2 |
| Sai Deodhar | Suvarnalata: Barber's Wife |
| Saumya Daan | Brahmarakshas 1 |
| Deepak Chachra | Brahmarakshas 2 |
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Comics of India
| |
Rajasthani Story
| |
| 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 |
Andhra Story
| |
| 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 |
Gopal Bhar (Bengali Story)
| |
| Amitosh Nagpal | Gopal Bhar and Servant 02 |
| Saumya Daan | Maharaj |
| Ashish Roy | Minister |
| Srikant Rao | Evil Minister, Cook and Gardener |
| Deepak Chachra | Servant 01 |
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Battle of Wits
| |
| Deepak Chachra | Super Mouse |
Rajasthani Story
| |
| Srikant Rao | Bhairon and Daulatram |
| Sai Anand | Bipasha: Daulatram's Wife |
Andhra Story
| |
| Saumya Daan | Wolf |
| Srikant Rao | Snake and Lion |
| Vaibhav Thakkar | Lion's Cub |
| Sai Anand | Lioness and Rabbit |
| Deepak Chachra | Crocodile and Elephant |
Bihari Story
| |
| Srikant Rao | Father and Younger Brother |
| Ashish Roy | Elder Brother |
| Deepak Chachra | Villager |
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Greatest Tricks
| |
Orissi Story
| |
| Ajit Mishra | Husband of Buddhimati |
| Sanjukta Raut | Buddhimati |
| Manoj Mishra | Raman |
| Ashish Dutta | Guest |
| Aditya Shetty | Kid 01 |
| Krishna Shetty | Kid 02 |
Rajasthani Story
| |
| Srikant Rao | Bheeru, Goldsmith and Lion |
| Samay Thakkar | Minister |
| Deepak Chachra | King |
| Mausam | Princess, Snake and Dasi (Maid) |
| Vishal Sanghvi | Soldier |
Andhra Story
| |
| Samay Thakkar | Bholu |
| Srikant Rao | Neighbour and Beggar |
| Mausam | Rama and Dancer |
| Deepak Chachra | Rakshas |
| Vishal Sanghvi | Fruit Shop Owner |
| Tejbal Singh | Laundry Man |
Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Best Friends Forever
| |
| Deepak Chachra | Super Mouse |
Tibeti Story
| |
| Devyani Dagaonkar | Ghuguti and Queen |
| Ketan | Prince Amar |
| Vishal Sanghavi | King Devrat |
| Deepak Chachra | Side Kick |
| Srikant Rao | Sadhu and Minister |
| Krishna Shetty | Tweety |
Bihari Story
| |
| Rohit | Chimpu |
| Srikant Rao | Jumbo |
| Sai Singh | Eagle |
| Devyani Dagaonkar | Cat, Rhino and Hippo |
| Deepak Chachra | Hunter |
Rajasthani Story
| |
| 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.[15]
- Smita Malhotra as Trish: She is a cat who is well behaved, disciplined and the most intelligent character.[15]
- Deepak Chachra as Baltiboy: He is a donkey who is very slow but he’s not completely dumb. He is just a simple character.[15]
Episodes
Season 1
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy 1" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 28 May 2010 | |
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KTB 1 features three interconnected stories that explore themes of greed, wisdom, and contentment across different Indian states. The first story is set in Rajasthan and centers around a greedy queen and her cunning maid who manipulate the king into desiring deer meat. The king sends a hunter to capture deer, but upon witnessing a deer family's extraordinary mutual love and selflessness, he has a profound realization and punishes both the queen and her maid. The second story takes place in Kerala, where a wealthy landlord, despite having immense riches, remains perpetually unhappy until he observes the genuine contentment of impoverished people. Following his servant Raman's advice, he places a bag containing 99 coins near a poor man's hut, causing the poor man to lose his simple joy while obsessively searching for the missing 100th coin. The third story moves to Punjab's fields, where a middle-aged tiger arrives to hunt and eat the farmer. Through remarkable patience and intelligence, the farmer's wife cleverly outwits both the tiger and its fox friend, saving herself and her husband from becoming prey. | ||||
| 2 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy 2" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 23 March 2012 | |
|
KTB 2 begins with the classic monkey and crocodile tale where a clever monkey outwits a crocodile through wit when the crocodile's wife develops an appetite for monkey meat. The second story is set in Bihar, where two monkeys searching for food arrive at a village and start fighting over their share, allowing a cunning cat to steal their food entirely. The story demonstrates how third parties benefit from others' conflicts. The third story takes place in Bengal, featuring a barber and his wife who encounter a Brahmarakshas (demon spirit). Through patience and intelligence, the barber first makes the demon his servant, then cleverly uses him to fulfill his needs, teaching that patience and wisdom lead to success. | ||||
| 3 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Battle of Wits" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 1 January 2013 | |
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KTB Battle of Wits presents three stories of intelligence and justice. The first story from Rajasthan features skilled artisan Bhairav who creates a special chest whose unlocking mechanism only he knows. Greedy landowner Duliram obtains it without payment and later refuses to pay the full amount. Bhairav uses his intelligence to teach the miser a lesson. The second story from Andhra and Telangana shows how a fox and snake conspire to prevent a lion cub from ascending to the throne, but the young prince demonstrates both bravery and wisdom in overcoming the plot and proving himself worthy as the future ruler. The third story from Bihar portrays two brothers engaged in a prolonged land dispute following their father's death, showing how they eventually resolve their differences through understanding and compromise. | ||||
| 4 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Greatest Tricks" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 2013 | |
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KTB: Greatest Tricks begins with stories from Odisha, featuring Buddhimati whose clever husband and his greedy friend daily force Buddhimati to cook elaborate meals, with the friends consuming everything while leaving Buddhimati with nothing to eat. Eventually, Buddhimati creates a new trap that teaches both her friends and the entire village a lesson, freeing herself from this forced hospitality. The second story is set in Rajasthan, where two state ministers conspire to steal the princess's jewelry and royal treasury. After falling into a pit due to a lion's sudden appearance, they are later saved by a man named Viru, who is aided by both the lion and a snake. The ministers promise to help Viru in the future, but later frame him for stealing the treasure. Viru is ultimately cleared of all charges and also punishes the ministers for their treachery. The third story from Andhra Pradesh features Bhoolu and his neighbor. | ||||
| 5 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Best Friends Forever" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 1 January 2016 | |
|
opens with a story from Tibet about King Devavrata, who owns a parrot named Guguti that is extremely proud of its appearance and singing voice. A sage curses the parrot, but instead of diminishing its pride, the curse causes the parrot to help the prince and realize its mistake. The second story is set in Bihar, focusing on themes of justice and cleverness. The third story takes place in Rajasthan, where Rannvijay wishes to marry Princess Padma but must complete difficult conditions. With the help of a horse named Pavan and the assistance of bees and ants, Rannvijay successfully fulfills all conditions and wins the princess's hand in marriage. | ||||
| 6 | "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy: Comics of India" | Munjal Shroff Tilak Raj Shetty | 8 September 2017 | |
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KTB Comics of India showcases three stories based on India's rich comic traditions. The first story from Rajasthan features Aditya, who establishes an "wisdom shop" and resolves a dispute between two queens, eventually becoming the royal advisor. The second story portrays a greedy, miserly landlord who exploits his laborers' wages for luxury. When the laborers find a Brahmarakshas who completes their work instantly, the landlord tries to enslave the demon. Terrified, he seeks his wife's help, who saves him from the Brahmarakshas in exchange for returning the workers' unpaid wages. The third story is based on Bengali Pattachitra art, featuring Gopal Bhar solving impossible tasks assigned by a deceitful minister who plots against the kingdom's chief minister. Through clever problem-solving, Gopal Bhar not only saves the chief minister but also exposes and punishes the treacherous minister. | ||||
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.[16]
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.[17]
On 11 October 2023, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the trailer of KTB- Bharat Hain Hum.[18]
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.[19][20]
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.[21][22]
In 2024, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, praised Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum in his Mann Ki Baat programme. He said that:
Friends, now in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ i.e. MKB, we will talk about KTB. Many of the elderly may not know about KTB. But just ask children, KTB is a superhit among them. KTB means Krish, Trish and Baltiboy. You might know that the favourite animation series of children is called KTB – Bharat Hain Hum and now its second season is also out. These three animation characters tell us about those heroes and bravehearts; men and women associated with the Indian freedom struggle who are not discussed much. Recently, its season-2 was launched in a very special way at the International Film Festival of India, Goa. The best thing is that this series is broadcast not only in many Indian languages but also in foreign languages. It can be watched on Doordarshan as well as other OTT platforms.[23]
— Narendra Modi, 117th Mann Ki Baat (29 December 2024)
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