Maya’s back on Nick Jr.

Ok, so I promise this will be my last post about Maya, but I had to share this with you. My almost two year old toddler discovered Maya, and has taken quite a fancy to Happy Holi Maya! I get so excited to see her completely mesmerized watching it, hitting play again when its done and repeating ‘Happy Holi Maya! I’ll admit, it gives me a big kick, but also makes me re-believe in the work I do, in pursuing the passion I love – storytelling and illustrating for kids! Also, I’ve been getting shout outs from many mommy friends who have seen both Maya episodes doing multiple re-runs on Nick Jr. in between shows so if you happen to catch it let me know! Meanwhile, it’s back on nickjr.com, under kids-videos/storytime.

 

 

It’s all Maya!

Post the success of Maya the Indian princess, Nick Jr. commissioned me to do another animated spot – and I created Happy Holi Maya! in 2005. Happy Holi Maya aired on Nick Jr. in May 2005. Besides being on TV and online, it screened at a number of film festivals worldwide, including the  Chicago International Children’s Film Festival and BAMKids, NYC.

The idea took shape after I went through my third cold white winter in NYC, and longed for spring colors and summer warmth. (In India, we welcome Spring by celebrating the festival of Holi, where kids and adults alike, frolic and throw colored water on each other).

Holi Colors at the Market

Kids playing Holi. (Pic courtesy K.R.Deepak)