Mira, Royal Detective facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mira, Royal Detective |
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| Genre | |
| Developed by | Becca Topol |
| Written by | Becca Topol |
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| Theme music composer | Matthew Tishler & Jeannie Lurie |
| Opening theme | "Mira, Royal Detective Main Title Theme", composed by Matthew Tishler & Jeannie Lurie |
| Ending theme | "Mira, Royal Detective Main Title Theme" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Amritha Vaz |
| Country of origin | United States India |
| Original language(s) | English Hindi Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Sascha Paladino Richard Marlis Carmen Italia |
| Running time | 22 minutes (two 11-minute segments per half-hour) |
| Production company(s) | Wild Canary Animation Technicolor Animation Productions |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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| Original network | Disney Channel Disney Junior |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | March 20, 2020 – present |
Mira, Royal Detective is an exciting animated mystery show for kids. It's inspired by the rich culture of India. The main character, Mira, is the first South Asian hero in a Disney Junior show. It first aired in the United States on March 20, 2020. The show also premiered in Canada on March 22, 2020.
Before the first season even started, the show was already renewed for a second season! This happened on December 12, 2019.
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Discovering the World of Mira: Plot Overview
The story takes place in a make-believe kingdom called Jalpur. This place looks a lot like India in the late 1800s. The show follows a brave and clever girl named Mira. She is a regular person chosen by the queen to be the royal detective.
Mira travels all over the kingdom. She helps both royal family members and everyday people solve mysteries. She has two helpful mongoose friends, Mikku and Chikku, who join her on her adventures.
Meet the Characters: Who's Who in Jalpur?
Main Characters
- Mira (voiced by Leela Ladnier) — She is the main character. Queen Shanti chose her to be the royal detective of Jalpur. Mira is very good at solving puzzles.
- Mikku (voiced by Kal Penn) — A mongoose who is one of Mira's best helpers. He is Chikku's brother.
- Chikku (voiced by Utkarsh Ambudkar) — Mikku's brother and another mongoose friend. He also helps Mira solve her cases.
Recurring Characters
- Queen Shanti (voiced by Freida Pinto) — She is the Queen of Jalpur. She picked Mira to be the royal detective. She thinks of Mira like her own daughter.
- Prince Neel (voiced by Kamran Lucas) — A friend of Mira. He is a super smart inventor. He often flies around the city in his "flycycle." It's a machine that lets him fly by pedaling!
- Prince Veer (voiced by Karan Brar) — Another one of Mira's friends. He is training to become the next King of Jalpur.
- Priya (voiced by Roshni Edwards) — Mira's cousin. She is very creative and loves fashion. She even makes her own clothes.
- Pinky (voiced by Hannah Simone) — A friend of Mira who has a pet goat named Pari. Mira calls her a "goat expert."
- Sahil (voiced by Aasif Mandvi) — Mira's father.
- Sanjeev Joshi (voiced by Danny Pudi) — A music teacher. He owns a music shop in the city.
- Meena (voiced by Aparna Nancherla) — Mira's cousin. She loves good outfits and is great at archery. She is Priya's older sister.
- Dhruv Sharma (voiced by Julian Zane) — A friend of Mira. He has a goat named Bhanu.
- Ranjeet and Manjeet (voiced by Maulik Pancholy and Karan Soni) — Two brothers who work at a bicycle shop in the city.
- Kamala (voiced by Avantika Vandanapu) — A young friend of Mira. She works in a chai shop in town.
- Dimple (voiced by Audyssie James) — Kamala's younger sister and Mira's friend. She calls Mikku and Chikku "gooses."
- Manish (voiced by Parvesh Cheena) and Poonam (voiced by Sonal Shah) — Two characters who sometimes try to steal things in Jalpur. Mira and her friends always stop them.
- Deputy Oosha — A cow who works as a police officer in Jalpur.
- Chotu (voiced by Allagio James) — Priya's younger brother and Mira's little cousin.
Fun with Shorts: Dance with Mira
The show also has short videos called "Dance with Mira." These are fun clips where you can dance along with the characters!
Behind the Scenes: How the Show is Made
Bringing India to Life: Production Details
Sascha Paladino, a producer for the show, wanted it to feel very real. They made sure to include many South Asian voices in the making of the show. This helped make sure the culture was shown correctly. She hoped the show would let people learn about a new and interesting culture. The team was inspired by Indian culture at every step.
Becca Topol developed the show. She said the show is a "celebration of Indian and South Asian culture." She was happy that kids of South Asian background would see themselves on TV. She also hoped that other kids would learn about the culture in a fun way.
The Sound of Jalpur: Music in the Show
Amritha Vaz is the main music composer for the series. Deepak Ramapriyan, a musician whose parents are from India, helps with the music. He said it was "mindblowing" to see the show come to life. He felt it was a "full-on sharing Indian culture in all of its aspects." The music is catchy and easy to dance to.
The creators watched many Bollywood movies. These movies have big musical numbers. So, they decided to have lots of dancing in the show. They used real Indian music and instruments. Nakul Dev Mahajan, a Bollywood choreographer, helped create the dances. He would film himself dancing and send the videos to the animators. The show celebrates different Indian dance styles.
A Colorful World: Visual Art
Dorothea Gerassimova is the art director for the show. She was excited to show the beautiful patterns and art of India. She said it was a "fantastic opportunity" to create this world. The show uses inspiration from Indian buildings, art, colors, and fabrics.
The Voices Behind the Characters: Voice Acting
The actors who voice the characters are very excited about the show. Leela Ladnier, who plays Mira, said it was a great start to her career. She felt the show reminds everyone how beautiful Indian culture is. Kal Penn said it's great for kids today to see this representation. He hopes it becomes normal for them.
Freida Pinto said the show is important for Indian and South Asian kids. Utkarsh Ambudkar hoped the show would let "young brown children watch TV and see themselves." Karan Brar was excited to help bring more diverse stories to TV. Maulik Pancholy hoped the show would encourage kids to learn about Indian culture. The cast of the show is mostly South Asian. They are all from the Indian diaspora.
When and Where to Watch: Release Information
Mira, Royal Detective first aired in the United States on March 20, 2020. It also premiered in India on March 22, 2020. The show then debuted in Canada on March 22. It came to South Korea on April 29. Later, it was available on Disney+ Hotstar Premium on May 24. It also premiered in Brazil on July 20. In October, it came to Israel with Hebrew voices. It also arrived in Spain and Poland in November. The show will come to Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Rai YoYo and Disney+ Italy, and Netherlands in 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Mira, la detective del reino para niños
