Zee TV

Zee TV is a Hindi language general entertainment channel owned by the Essel Group in India. It is associated with several other sister channels which provide services in Tamil, Hindi, English and several regional languages of India. Zee TV and its sister channels are operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Essel Group.[1] The chairman of the group is Subhash Chandra, who is a Bharatiya Janata Party backed member of the Rajya Sabha.[2] Zee TV was launched on 2 October 1992 as the flagship channel of the Zee Telefirms Ltd (later renamed to Zee Entertainment Enterprises). The channel was the first Hindi language subscription channel in India.[3] Zee TV is the 8th most watched channel across all genres with TRP of 562,818 impressions during 4 week ratings in January 2021.[4]

For other uses, see ZTV (disambiguation).
See also: Zee News

ZEE TV
CountryIndia
SloganYeh Hai Zee TV (1992–2005)
Har Pal Banaye Ek Naya Rishta (2008–2011)
Umeed Se Saje Zindagi (2011–2014)
Har Lamha Nayi Umeed (2014–2017)
Aaj Likhenge Kal (2017–present)
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)Hindi
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerEssel Group
Sister channelsSee list of channels owned by ZEEL
History
Launched2 October 1992 (1992-10-02)
Availability
Cable
Asianet Digital (India)Channel 514 (SD)
Channel 854 (HD)
Satellite
Airtel digital TV (India)Channel 108 (SD)
Channel 109 (HD)
Tata SkyChannel 143 (SD)
Channel 141 (HD)
Dish TVChannel 118 (SD)
Channel 117 (HD)
Videocon d2hChannel 103 (SD)
Channel 903 (HD)
Sun DirectChannel 308 (SD)
Channel 876 (HD)

History

In 1982, the Empire Holding Ltd company of the Essel Group was converted into Zee Telefirms Ltd as part of the Essel Group venture into mass media and entertainment.[1] The Zee TV channel was launched as the flagship channel of the company.[5] The channel went on air for the first time on 1 October 1992. In 1993, it began operating as a 24/7 channel.[6] Zee Telefirms Ltd was converted into the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on 10 January 2007, which continues to operate the entertainment channels of the Zee Network.[1] In 2013, Zee TV along with its sister channels went over a branding overhaul.[7]

Sister channels

The Zee Enterntainment Enterprises Ltd is the mass media company which operates the Zee Network, most of which are subscription based with some exceptions. Zee TV is the flagship channel of the company. The Zee Network consists of a number channels in the genres of general entertainment, movies, lifestyle and travel.[8][9] The Zee Entertainment Enterprises also operates a number of channels under sister brands such as "&", "Big".[10]

Present channels
  • Zee TV: Hindi language general entertainment channel. It is the flagship channel of the company.
  • Zee Anmol: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
  • Zing: Hindi language music channel. It was formerly branded as Zee Music.[11]
  • Zee Café: English language general entertainment channel. It was formerly branded as Zee English.
  • Zee Cinema: Hindi language movie channel.
  • Zee Action: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring action movies.
  • Zee Bollywood: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring bollywood movies.
  • Zee Classic: Hindi language movie channel primarily featuring classical bollywood movies.
  • Zee Anmol Cinema: Hindi language movie channel.
  • Zee Tamil: Tamil language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Thirai: Tamil language movie channel.
  • Zee Telugu: Telugu language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Telugu.
  • Zee Cinemalu: Telugu language movie channel.
  • Zee Keralam: Malayalam language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Kannada: Kannada language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Picchar: Kannada language movie channel.
  • Zee Bangla: Bengali language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Bangla.
  • Zee Bangla Cinema: Bengali language movie channel.
  • Zee Marathi: Marathi language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Marathi.
  • Zee Yuva: Marathi language general entertainment channel, marketed towards younger generations.
  • Zee Talkies: Marathi language movie channel.
  • Zee Vajwa: Marathi language music channel.
  • Zee Sarthak: Odia language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Sarthak TV.[12]
  • Zee Punjabi: Punjabi language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Punjabi.
  • Zee Biskope: Bhojpuri language movie channel.
  • Zee Zest: Hindi and English language lifestyle Channel and has replaced Living Foodz.

"&" branded channels
  • & TV: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
  • &pictures: Hindi language movie channel.
  • & xplor: Premium segment Hindi language movie channel.
  • &flix: English language movie channel. It was formerly branded as Zee MGM, Zee Movie Zone and Zee Studio.[13][14]
  • & privé: Premium segment English language movie channel.

"Big" branded channels

Upcoming channels
  • Zee Rang
  • Zee Zabardast

Defunct channels
  • Zee Next: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Smile: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
  • Zindagi: Hindi language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Jagran: Hindi language devotional channel.
  • Zee Studio: English language movie channel.
  • Zee Select: English language movie channel.
  • Zee Trendz: English language lifestyle and music channel.
  • Zee ETC Punjabi: Punjabi language general entertainment channel.
  • Zee Sports: 24×7 sports television channel.
  • Zee Gujarati: Gujarati language general entertainment channel. It was previously branded as Alpha Gujarati.
  • Zee Premier: Hindi language movie channel.
  • ZeeQ: Hindi language kids channel.
  • Zee ETC Bollywood: Hindi language music channel.

International channels

The Zee Network also consists of several channels available solely in specific countries outside India. These channels primarily broadcast movies and Zee Network shows produced in India, and dubbed in several foreign languages.[15]

  • Zee World: English language general entertainment channel operating in South Africa.
  • Zee Smile: English language comedy centric general entertainment channel operating in United States.
  • Zee Magic: French language general entertainment channel operating in France]] and several francophone African countries.
  • Zee One: German language general entertainment channel operating in Germany and Austria.
  • Zee Alwan: Arabic Language general entertainment channel operating in several countries of the Arab world.
  • Zee Bioskop: Indonesian language general entertainment channel operating in Indonesia.
  • Zee Bollynova: English language general entertainment channel operating in South Africa.
  • Zee Bollymovies: English language movie channel operating in several countries in Africa.
  • Zee Mundo: Spanish language movie channel operating in several Latin American countries.
  • Zee Sine: Filipino language movie channel operating in Philippines.
  • Zee Aflam: Arabic language movie channel operating in several countries of the Arab World.
  • Zee Nung: Thai language movie channel operating in Thailand.
  • Zee Phim: Vietnamese language movie channel operating in Vietnam.
  • Zee Living: Lifestyle channel featuring shows from the Living Entertainment brand dubbed in English, French and German. The channel is available in India, Australia, United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan.
  • Zee Alem: is a channel for the Ethiopia market featuring Indian drama's, brand dubbed in Amharic. The channel is available in Ethiopia.

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Zee TV

The channel mostly airs content intended for family and coming-of-age generations ranging from comedy to drama.[16] It has also aired reality shows such as Shabaash India,[17] Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,[18] I Can Do That,[19] India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj,[20] and Dance India Dance.[21]

Zee TV launched a Nickelodeon-branded programming block in 1999 as part of a distribution deal between Viacom International and Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was replaced by a new Cartoon Network block in 2002.[22][23]

Zee Rishtey Awards

Since 2007, the channel has presented an annual award show, the Zee Rishtey Awards, to performers on its show based on their popularity.[24] Nominations for the awards are declared by the channel. The winners are selected through voting that is made online and through SMS.[25][26][27]

Controversy

Sonu Nigam accused that he was banned by the Zee Network after he tweeted in support of politician Dr. Kumar Vishwas.[28][29][30]

References
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  2. Mohan, Archis (1 June 2016). "Subhash Chandra bets on BJP support for Rajya Sabha entry". Business Standard India. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  3. "Zee TV completes 23 years". afaqs news bureau. afaqs. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  4. "BARC Report. Data Week 4: Saturday, 23rd January 2021 To Friday, 29th January 2021". barcindia.co.in. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. Singh, Suhani (21 August 2017). "Entertainment Inc.: The story of Zee, one of India's first Hindi satelite channels". India Today. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  6. Bansal, Shuchi; Sheikh, Aminah (29 September 2012). "There and back again: Subhash Chandra and the Zee TV story". Livemint. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  7. "Zee channels to sport new logos". Business Standard. 28 March 2005. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  8. "Zee Entertainment Enterprises". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
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  11. "Zee Muzic transforms itself into Zing". 1 April 2009. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
  12. "Zee acquires Sarthak TV in Rs 115 cr all-cash deal". Business Standard India. 15 July 2015.
  13. "Zee, MGM part ways; new channel called ZMZ". The Economic Times. 4 October 2004. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  14. "&flix aims to be in top 3 in its second year of operations". TelevisionPost. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  15. "International Business of ZEEL – ZEE Entertainment". ZEE Entertainment Corporate Website. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  16. "17 New serials are to be launched". IT Team. indianrelevision.com. 9 March 2001. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  17. Sapna, Nair (14 June 2006). "Action and adventure to rule Zee's prime slot". afaqs news bureau. afaqs. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  18. Prachi, Shrivastava (18 December 2014). "Zee TV hikes ad rates for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 5". afaqs news bureau. afaqs. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  19. "After Oye! It's Friday, Farhan Akhtar is returning to TV". Hindustan Times. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  20. "Zee launches star hunt 'India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj'". Indiantelevision.com. 21 April 2004.
  21. "DID Little Masters tops the flock; Zee slips back to No. 3". afaqs news bureau. afaqs. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  22. "ZEE TV TO LAUNCH NICKELODEON". 11 October 1999. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  23. "Cartoon Network block replaces Nick on Zee TV". 14 August 2002. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  24. Correspondent, After Hrs (15 March 2010). "'Zee TV' ratings soar this week". DNA India.
  25. "Zee Rishtey Awards celebrate 20 years of channel – Times of India". The Times of India.
  26. MumbaiDecember 1, Priyanka Srivastava; December 1, 2014UPDATED; Ist, 2014 13:08. "TV stars shine at Zee Rishtey Awards in Mumbai". India Today.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  27. Aamir, S. m (29 November 2013). "Celebrating relationships" – via www.thehindu.com.
  28. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  29. "News18.com: CNN News18 Latest News, Breaking News India, Current News Headlines". Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  30. "Sonu Nigam accuses music company of announcing ban on him". India Today. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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