Zee Bangla
Zee Bangla is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as a part of the Essel Group.[1][2][3] It broadcasts Bengali-language programming, such as family dramas, comedies, reality shows, crime shows and telefilms.
Country | India |
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Network | Cable Television Network |
Slogan | Notun Chhonde Likhbo Jibon (Writing Life in New rhyme) |
Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Bengali |
Ownership | |
Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Sister channels | Zee Bangla Cinema Zee TV Zing Zee Cinema Zee Telugu Zee Cinemalu Zee Keralam Zee Tamil Zee Thirai Zee Kannada Zee Picchar Zee Marathi Zee Yuva Zee Talkies Zee Vajwa Zee Sarthak Zee Punjabi Zee Biskope TollySerial Buzz |
History | |
Launched | 15 September 1999 |
Replaced | TollySerial Buzz |
Former names | Alpha Bangla (1999–2005) |
Links | |
Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
It was the first Bangla television channel in India which launched on 15 September 1999.[4]
History
Zee Bangla was launched in 1999 and it is the first Bengali-language television channel in India,[5] Zee Bangla was launched in the year 1999.[5]
On 23 September 2012, Zee Bangla released its sister channel Zee Bangla Cinema as West Bengal's first 24x7 Bengali movie channel.[6]
The channel was earlier known as Alpha TV Bangla.[7]
The channel brand new identity was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on October 7, 2018.[8][9]
Current broadcast
Daily soap
Title | Release | Genre | Production |
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Alo Chhaya | 2 September 2019 – Present | Drama | Tent Cinema[10] |
Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni | 24 July 2017 – Present | Mythological | Zee Bangla |
Krishnakoli | 18 June 2018 – Present | Drama | Tent Cinema |
Jamuna Dhaki | 13 July 2020 – Present | Drama | Blues Productions |
Mithai | 4 January 2021 – Present | Drama | Zee Bangla |
Aparajita Apu | 30 November 2020 – Present | Drama | Tent Cinema |
Jibon Saathi | 5 October 2020 – Present | Drama | Blues Productions[11] |
Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay | 16 December 2019 – Present | Drama | Shashi Sumeet Productions |
Soudaminir Sansar | 17 June 2019 – Present | Drama | Jyoti Productions |
Pandab Goenda | 7 September 2020 – Present | Detective | Mohabahu Motion Pictures |
Rimli | 15 February 2021 – Present | Drama |
Reality shows
Title | Release | Season | Director |
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Rannaghor | 2005 | Season 1 | Supriyo Bedajna |
Didi No. 1 | 16 December 2018 | Season 8 | Abhishek Chakraborty |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | 26 September 2020 | Season 8 | Abhijeet Sen |
Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 2020 | 11 October 2020 | Season 10 | Shuvankar Chattopadhyay |
Rerunning Shows
Title | Release | Genre | Production |
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Subarnalata | 26 April 2010 | Drama | Tron Videotrix |
Bhutu | 14 March 2016 | Drama | SVF Production |
Andarmahal | 5 june 2017 | Drama | Magic Moments Motion Pictures |
Former broadcast
Drama
- Aamar Durga
- Adbhuture
- Agnipariksha
- Amloki
- Andarmahal
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Baksho Bodol
- Bedeni Moluar Kotha
- Bhutu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Chaddobeshi
- Chokher Bali
- Deep Jwele Jaai
- Devdas
- Dwiragaman
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar
- Ek Akaasher Niche
- Ekdin Protidin
- Esho Maa Lakshmi
- Goyenda Ginni
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Jamai Raja
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Joyee
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Kadambini
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kanakanjali
- Keya Patar Nouko
- Ke Tumi Nandini
- Khela
- Khirer Putul
- Khona
- Konya
- Kojagori
- Kon Kanoner Phool
- Mohona
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Phirki
- Phoolmoni
- Pratibimbo
- Premer Phaande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raaikishori
- Raashi
- Raja & Gaja
- Rajjotok
- Rajpoth
- Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Rani Kahini
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Sati
- Shashuri Zindabad
- Seemarekha
- Shyaola
- Spandan
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Sukh
- Swapath
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Trinayani
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
Animated Series
- Chander Buri O: Magic Man
- Bantul The Great
- Bhutu
- Raju Uncle
- Tenida
- Vikram Betal
Reality Shows
- Apur Sangsar
- Banglar Sera Paribar
- Dadagiri Unlimited
- Dance Bangla Dance
- Dance Bangla Dance Junior
- Detective
- Happy Parents Day
- Haun Maun Khaun
- Home Minister Bouma
- Ke Hobe Biggest Fan
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs
- Ke Hobe Biggest Fan
- Sona Bouthan
- Tumi Je Amar
Reception
It is one of the largest Bengali channels by viewership with weekly impressions in excess of 320 million [12]
It has its own YouTube channel which has over 10 million subscribers.[13]
References
- India Business Yearbook 2009. Vikas. 2009. p. 152. ISBN 9788125930860.
- Blumenthal, Howard J.; Goodenough, Oliver R. (2006). This Business of Television. BillBoard Books. p. 483. ISBN 9780823077632.
- Chakraborty, Aditya (17 September 2011). "Raja and Gaja No Problem". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- "Zee Bangla Salutes You On Its 20th Birthday". Zee News. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- Mehta, Nalin (2008). Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. pp. 158–160. ISBN 9781134062133.
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- "Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, 'Aaj Likhenge Kal'". Exchange4media.com.
- "Zee Bangla dons new look". Exchange4media.com.
- "Upcoming show 'Alo Chhaya' to replace 'Joyee'". The Times Of India.
- "Indrani Dutta starrer 'Jibon Saathi' to be launched on October 5". The Times Of India.
- "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- "YouTube".