Name: Nikhil & Jay
Genre: Animation, Kids
Released: 2024-10-19
Cast: Shiv Senthilkumar, Sai Ganesh Nadesan, Charithra Chandran, Janine Duvitski, Mark Benton

Two brothers, two cultures, infinite chaos — and Nan's cooking is *always* involved.

Mini Series

Two brothers, two cultures, infinite chaos — and Nan's cooking is *always* involved.

Mini Series

Chaotic wholesomeCulture clash comedySibling energy

Latest Episode

11 min

Season 1 • Episode 52

Latest

Nikhil and Jay and the Smile School

Oct 11, 2025

Nikhil and Jay set up a smile school to make sure their family photo is just perfect.

Overview

Animation Kids

Follow the adventures of two young brothers whose Mum is Indian by heritage and Dad is English. With both Indian and English grandparents, their life is a rich blend of customs, traditions, festivals, foods and music.

family based on children's book

Bicultural identityFamily heritageSibling bondsGenerational wisdom

Standout Aspects

Writing

Chitra Soundar's book brought to life with authentic, lived-in detail.

Best for:Kids·Family·Binge

Creator

Chitra Soundar

First AiredOct 19, 2024

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons1·Episodes52

Top Cast

Charithra Chandran

Amma (voice)

Janine Duvitski

Nana

Mark Benton

Jim

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Based on Chitra Soundar's popular picture book series, one of the few UK children's shows centering British-Indian family life without explaining itself to white audiences first.

Trivia

Charithra Chandran recorded Amma while also filming Bridgerton Season 2 — apparently switching between Lady Edwina and stressed mum was her actual 2021.