Nani Ghar

An Animated TV Show

Three friends- Kaju, Cheeku and Toffee spend their summer vacations at their nani's ghar adventuring in the plateaus of Tilom while accidentally saving the world. Plot twist, the nanis are the villains...or are they?

We felt a lack of representation for Indian stories and context in the existing cartoon shows. We wanted to make a show that has Indian values, emotions and storytelling but does not restrict itself to mythology or previously constructed story structures. Despite our diversity, a majority of us have had a ritual of visit our grandparents during summer vacations. Nani ghar would always hold a special importance and gateway to memories that feel nostalgic, warm, carefree. Nani Ghar, show tries to be a similar place for people to revisit their childhoods or for kids to remember. Town of Nanis- Tilom, draws inspiration from our respective hometowns in Jammu and Madhya Pradesh, as well as many Indian towns where the people and culture seem to be slowly fading.

A glimpse of the World

Concept Stills

Our Intent

Teaser Under Construction!

We’re still working on the teaser for the show! Drop your email and we’ll send it your way as soon as it’s ready.

Vatsal Bucha

Vatsal Bucha is a storyteller, writer, director, and animator whose work is rooted in contemporary India. Passionate about narratives that resonate with today’s social and cultural landscape, he explores storytelling across diverse mediums including animation, comics, and live-action filmmaking—often blending their strengths to create unique, emotionally engaging work. His films Tasveer (2023) and Fallin (2023) have received critical acclaim, with selections and awards at notable Indian festivals.

Show Runners

Saniya Paliwal

An animation filmmaker based in Mumbai. She has worked on several short films, amongst which, Tasveer and Kacchi Mitti garnered prestigious acclaims. She is deeply influenced by her love for cartoons, films, and printed ways of storytelling. Often found sketching in her sketchbook, collecting textures and observing stories around.

Currently, their creative pursuits include learning more about puppet animation, storyboarding and studying ornithology.