Mickey Mouse to don Indian avatar on his 86th birthday

NEW DELHI: Celebrated cartoon character Mickey Mouse, who turns 86 tomorrow, is set to don an Indian avatar in an animation short video which has a India setting.

As a part of the second season of the 'Mickey Shorts' series, the special video will premiere on Disney Channel in India on Mickey's birthday on November 18.

In the video, Mickey will be seen speaking in Hindi and riding an auto rickshaw, which is a very popular mode of transport in India.

The shorts feature aesthetic that goes back to Mickey's roots and borrows from the style of his 1930s design while adding a few modern touches.