9X (TV channel)

9x
	9X Logo
Country	India
Headquarters	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ownership
Owner	9X Media (2007-2010); Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015)
Sister channels	9XO; 9XM; 9X Jhakaas; 9X Tashan; 9x Jalwa
History
Launched	November 12, 2007; 17 years ago
Closed	2015; 9 years ago
Replaced by	Ummah Channel

9X was an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai.^[3] It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL). The channel was launched on 12 November 2007 in India as the flagship of the INX Network.

History

Sale to Zee Enterprises

On 8 March 2010, it was reported that Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. had made a bid of Rs 650 million for 9X, who owe Rs 1.30 billion to creditors.^[4] The 9X Media acquired the deal with the creditors. On 20 April 2010, Zee Enterprises confirmed that it had secured an in-principle approval from its board for acquisition of 9X, under a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to appropriate statutory and regulatory approvals.^[5] On 29 April 2010, ZEE Network's board of directors has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between ZEEL and 9X Media, former owners of 9X.^[6]^[7]

Shutdown

The channel ceased all its operations on 10 August 2009 in UK, where the ongoing shows were shifted to its sister music channel 9XM, making it a hybrid channel.^[8] The channel ceased all its operations on 13 April 2015 in India as it stopped airing new content since 2009 and aired re-runs most of Zee TV shows.^[9]^[10]^[11] The channel even suffered losses due to lack of GRP and viewership.^[12]^[13]

Programming

The following is a list of all programs broadcast on 9X before it ceased all its operations.

Comedy series

Biwi O Biwi (2009)
Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai (2007–2009)
Dhak Dhak In Dubai (2007–2008)
Devraani Jethani (2009)
Jamegi Jodi.Com (2007–2008)
Remote Control (2008–2009)

Drama series

Ajeeb (2008)
Black (2009)
Dahhej (2008–2009)
Jiya Jale (2007–2008)
Jai Maa Vaishno Devi (2008–2009)
Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki (2008)
Kahe Naa Kahe (2007–2008)
Kya Dill Mein Hai (2007–2008)
Kissmet Ka Khel (2008–2009)
Mere Apne (2007–2008)
Neelanjanaa (2009)
Rubi (2008–2009)
Sambhav Kya? (2009)
Sai Bhakton Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan (2009)
Veeranwali (2008–2009)

Reality/non-scripted programming

Baatein Dil Se
Begum
Bikhray Pal
Bollywood Full N Final
Chak De Bachche
Chak De Shehar Di Kudiyan Te Galli De Gunde
Chandini Raatein
Dhamaal Express
Dhoom Pichak Jhoom
Dil Se Dil Tak
Gladrags - Mrs. India 2009 (2009)
Good Morning Zindagi (2007–2008)
Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008)
Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008)
Kuchh Kook Hota Hai (2009)
Mission Ustaad (2007–2008)
Music Express
Narayan Seva Sanstha
Prerna
Rasm-e-Rasoi
Rocking Ragas
Suprabhaat
Sai Ki Mahima
Tyohaar Dhamaaka
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Zara Sa Jhoom Lo

References

^ Ravi Teja, Shrama (29 August 2015). "How Indrani and husband Peter Mukerjea lost the plot at INX Media". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
^ "Zee Entertainment to buy 9X channel". The Indian Express. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
^ "English And Pockett Commissions Golden Square For '9X' Idents - UK Broadcast News - 07/12/2007". www.4rfv.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
^ "Zee set to buy 9X in novel deal". DNA. 8 March 2010.
^ "Zee Entert - Board declares Special Interim Dividend". Bombay Stock Exchange. 20 April 2010.
^ "ZEE Network approves 9X buyout scheme". Biz Asia. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
^ "Zee board okays 1:71 swap ratio for 9X buy". The Hindu. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
^ "9X ceases broadcasting in the UK". Biz Asia. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015.
^ Nicholas, Gangloff (8 April 2015). "9X and Zee Premiere to go off air". NexTVNews. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
^ Raj, Baddhan (7 April 2015). "ZEE India plans to shut 9X & ZEE Premier". Media 24x7. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
^ Javed, Farooqui (7 April 2015). "ZEEL to shutter 9X and Zee Premiere, plans to launch Zee Café HD". Televisionpost.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
^ Sangeeta, Talwar (16 February 2010). "What keeps 9X and Real up and running?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
^ Sapna, Nair (29 April 2010). "Zee-9X: What's the big 'deal'?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

[1] Ravi Teja, Shrama (29 August 2015). "How Indrani and husband Peter Mukerjea lost the plot at INX Media". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

[2] "Zee Entertainment to buy 9X channel". The Indian Express. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

[3] "English And Pockett Commissions Golden Square For '9X' Idents - UK Broadcast News - 07/12/2007". www.4rfv.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2018.

[4] "Zee set to buy 9X in novel deal". DNA. 8 March 2010.

[5] "Zee Entert - Board declares Special Interim Dividend". Bombay Stock Exchange. 20 April 2010.

[6] "ZEE Network approves 9X buyout scheme". Biz Asia. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2010.

[7] "Zee board okays 1:71 swap ratio for 9X buy". The Hindu. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

[9XUK-8] "9X ceases broadcasting in the UK". Biz Asia. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015.

[offair-9] Nicholas, Gangloff (8 April 2015). "9X and Zee Premiere to go off air". NexTVNews. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

[10] Raj, Baddhan (7 April 2015). "ZEE India plans to shut 9X & ZEE Premier". Media 24x7. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

[11] Javed, Farooqui (7 April 2015). "ZEEL to shutter 9X and Zee Premiere, plans to launch Zee Café HD". Televisionpost.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

[12] Sangeeta, Talwar (16 February 2010). "What keeps 9X and Real up and running?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

[13] Sapna, Nair (29 April 2010). "Zee-9X: What's the big 'deal'?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

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