Marathi-language television
The Marathi language television industry was started in India in 1984. Although earlier confined to a half an hour slot in the national television Doordarshan, the industry has now expanded with many commercial TV channels currently on air. Various dedicated categories like news and movies have been added and have considerably expanded the horizon of Marathi TV entertainment.
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News
The Marathi Television got its first round-the-clock news channel in the form of Saam TV in the year 2008 leading marathi News channel in the state. Nilesh Khare is the Channel Head and Editor of the channel since 2018. Zee 24 Taas was launched in year 2007. STAR TV launched its Marathi news channel Star Majha in June 2007, which was later named as ABP Majha from 1 June 2012. Network 18 and Lokmat together formed a joint venture to launch IBN Lokmat in 2008 and which was later renamed as News18 Lokmat. In 2008 Sakal media Groups launched its first venture in Television with Saam Tv first it was info entertainment , from 1 Jan 2018 it become a leading Marathi News Channel , In 2009, TV9 Maharashtra launched. On 1 May 2013 another channel launched, namely Jai Maharashtra, by Mumbai-based media group Sahana Films. Lokshahi News, launched on 26th January 2020 by Swaraj Marathi Broadcasting LLP.
Film channels
Marathi got its first round-the-clock Marathi movie channel in the form of Zee Talkies[1] in November 2007.
Music channels
9x Jhakaas was the first 24-hour Marathi music TV channel, launched on 31 October 2011.
Sangeet Marathi is another Marathi music channel launched on 18 September 2015.
Zee Vajwa is new Marathi music channel launched on 17 October 2020.
List of Marathi television channels
Government Owned Channels
| Channel | Genre | Launch | Owned By | Broadcast By | Availability on DTH Platforms |
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| DD Sahyadri | Government Owned TV Channel | 1972 | Prasar Bharati | Doordarshan | All |
General Entertainment Channels (GEC)
| Channel | Launch | Parent Company | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Marathi | 15 August 1999 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | Launched as Alpha Marathi in 1999 later renamed as Zee Marathi, first 24 Hours Marathi GEC |
| Colors Marathi | 09 July 2000 | Viacom 18 | Launched as ETV Marathi in 2000 later renamed as Colors Marathi after acquisition by Viacom 18 |
| Star Pravah | 24 November 2008 | Star India | Second Individual venture Regional Channel by Star |
| Zee Yuva | 22 August 2016 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2nd Marathi GEC by ZEE and First Youth Centric Regional Channel from Zee in Marathi |
| Sony Marathi | 20 August 2018 | Sony Pictures Networks India | 2nd Regional GEC by SONY and First GEC from Sony in Marathi |
| Fakt Marathi | Enterr 10 Television Pvt. Ltd. | Launched in 2011 as Aapla Talkies as Movie Channel later renamed as Fakt Marathi. |
Movies
- Zee Talkies
- Chitrapat Marathi
- Shemaroo Marathibana
Music
- Maiboli
- 9X Jhakaas
- Sangeet Marathi
- Zee Vajwa
News and current affairs
High-definition channels
There are currently 4 High-Definition channels in Marathi.
| Channel | Genre | Launch | Broadcast | Video | Audio | Parent Company |
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| Colors Marathi HD | GEC | 20 July 2015 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital | 7.1 | Viacom 18 |
| Star Pravah HD | GEC | 01 May 2016 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital | 7.1 | Star India |
| Zee Talkies HD | Movies | 15 October 2016 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital | 7.1 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Zee Marathi HD | GEC | 20 November 2016 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital| | 7.1 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Top 9 Marathi Channels
This is a list of top nine Marathi Channels and Programs in India as per BARC ratings. This data is generated weekly based on number of impressions measured per channel.
| Rank | Channel Name | All Platform |
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| Week 4 (23 January - 29 January) | ||
| 1 | Star Pravah | 376411 |
| 2 | Zee Marathi | 226462 |
| 3 | Colors Marathi | 128355 |
| 4 | Zee Talkies | 86801 |
| 5 | Fakt Marathi | 52784 |
| 6 | Sony Marathi | 51032 |
| 7 | Zee Yuva | 43216 |
| 8 | Shemaroo Marathibana | 26890 |
| 9 | DD Sahyadri | 7593 |
Top 10 Marathi Programs
| Rank | Channel Name | Serial Name | TRP |
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| 1 | Star Pravah | Phulala Sugandh Matichaa | 5.8 |
| 2 | Star Pravah | Mulgi Zali Ho | 5.5 |
| 3 | Star Pravah | Rang Majha Vegla | 5.2 |
| 4 | Star Pravah | Sahkutumb Sahaparivar | 4.1 |
| 5 | Zee Marathi | Aggabai Sasubai | 3.9 |
| 6 | Zee Marathi | Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla | 3.8 |
| 7 | Star Pravah | Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta! | 3.5 |
| 8 | Star Pravah | Sang Tu Aahes Ka? | 3.3 |
| 9 | Zee Marathi | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | 3.1 |
| 10 | Star Pravah | Aai Kuthe Kay Karte! | 3.0 |
References
- "ZEE Talkies Official Website". Zeetalkies.tv. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
