From Calendars to Comics to Bollywood Journalism.
Late Shri S. L. Bajaj started a calendar printing press in 1882 in Lahore. His son Late Shri. A. P. Bajaj introduced Lotpot comics & Mayapuri.
The inception of a legendary venture
Now, let us dive into the backstory of Mayapuri. From humble beginnings to innovative leaps, you’re in for a ride…
1882
Launch of Arobans calendar printing press in Lahore, Undivided India
1947
During the partition, the family business relocated to Delhi
1962
Diversification of investments in the poultry and dairy business on two large land parcels in present day Gurgaon
1969
Launch of Lotpot comics
1974
Launch of Mayapuri Magazine with Bollywood journalism
1979
Vertical integration with paper recycling plant, Bajaj Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd.
1987
Mr. Aman Bajaj, MD & CEO pioneered cartoon animation in India, and made
programs for Doordarshan
1991
Became producers of fiction and non-fiction content on Doordarshan
1991
Launch of second paper recycling unit
1999
Became key producers of globally-aired content for Lashkara and ETC
Punjabi
2011
Launch of Mayapuri Youtube channel
2011
Launch of e-magazines for Lotpot and Mayapuri
2012
Telecast of Motu Patlu on Nickelodeon + Animated by Maya studios +
Viacom
2017
Shahrukh Khan presenting the Best Animation Show Award - Motu Patlu to Mr. P. K Bajaj at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award.
2017
Launch of Sheikh Chilli & Friendz on Discovery Kids
2017
Launch of Mayapuri.com and Bollyy.com
2019
Inauguration of Motu Patlu statue at Madame Tussauds in Delhi
2019
Release of Lotpot 2D moral lessons based stories in association with Zee5
2022
Started IP based game offerings by Lotpot
2022-23
Bringing the virtual audience closer to Mayapuri on the Metaverse.