Sahara One

Sahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in New Delhi.[1] It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar.[2]

Sahara One
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaInternational
SloganEntertainment (2000–2003)
India Is Watching (2003–2004)
Yeh Rang Kitne Saare Kahan (2004–2006)
Television Ka Naya Rang (2006–2009)
Ab Naye Rang Mein (2009–2011)
Exploding Millions Of Emotions (2011–2013)
Moh Le Aapka Mann (2013–2016)
Sajaaye Anek Rang (2016)
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharastra, India
Ownership
OwnerSahara One Media & Entertainment Limited
Sister channelsFilmy
Firangi
History
Launched28 March 2000 (2000-03-28)
Links
Websitehttp://www.sahara-one.com/
Availability
Terrestrial
DVB-T2 (India)Check local frequencies
Cable
Rogers Cable (Canada)Channel 832
Hathway (India)Channel 16
Cable Star Iloilo (Philippines)Channel 78
SkyCable (Philippines)Channel 234
Destiny Cable (Philippines)Channel 115 (Analog)
Channel 234 (Digital)
Satellite
World TV Europe (Europe)Channel 5
Dish TV(India)Channel 128
Dish Network (USA)Channel 702
Cignal Digital TV (Philippines)Channel 176
Airtel(India)Channel 134

History

Sahara One was launched as Sahara TV on 28 March 2000, which later in April 2003 was renamed as Sahara Manoranjan. As to compete with other channels and attract more audience, the channel once again changed its name to Sahara One on 10 October 2004.[3]

The channel launched in the United States in 2005 on EchoStar along with the sister channel Filmy.[4] And They Launched Firangi An Hindi Entertainment Channel on 2008

Since 2015, Sahara One no longer air new programmes and air reruns of previous shows.

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Sahara One

The channel provides a mix of fiction and non-fiction entertainment shows, events, dramas, mythological series, reality shows, kids programming, thrillers, feature films and film-based programmes. Some of the most successful shows to date include Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki,[5] Ek Chutki Aasman, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Ganesh Leela, Kucchh Pal Saath Tumhara, Hare Kkaanch Ki Choodiyaan, Raat Hone Ko Hai, Hukum Mere Aaka, Aavishkar Ek Rakshak, Chacha Chaudhary,[6] Prratima (based on the Bengali novel, "Protima", written by Tara Shankar Bandopadhyay), Shorr, Suno...Har Dil Kuch Kehta Hai, Sati - Satya ki Shakti and Zaara (TV series).

It has broadcast the cartoon series Just Kids!, one of the most watched kids show of that time, hosted by Yash Pathak.

It also has broadcast television shows with Bollywood celebrities in the main roles such as Sridevi in Malini Iyer, Karisma Kapoor in Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny, Raveena Tandon in Sahib Biwi Gulam and Hema Malini in Kamini Damini.[7]

References
  1. "Sahara One". Saharaone.in. 10 October 2004. Archived from the original on 23 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  2. http://www.televisionpost.com/television/sahara-one-searches-for-success-recipe/
  3. "India's Sahara Television Puts Their Trust In Tektronix". Embeddedstar.com. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  4. "Indian Television Dot Com". Indian Television Dot Com.
  5. "Watch 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki' and join Pari as she struggles for a decent way of life". indiantelevision.com. 22 April 2008.
  6. "Chacha Chaudhary creator on Indian comics". Hindustan Times – Mahim Gupta. 2014. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014.
  7. "Sahara One Bollywood Celebrity Shows". AFaqs – Prajjal Shah. 2004.
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