Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
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Country | India |
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Broadcast area | India Bangladesh |
Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Bengali |
Ownership | |
Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Sister channels | Zee Channels |
History | |
Launched | 15 September 1999 |
Founder | Subhash Chandra |
Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
Links | |
Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
History
The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[1] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[2]
On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.[3][4][5][importance?]
In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[6][importance?] The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[7][8][9][importance?] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[10]
On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[11] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[12]
Current programming
Drama series
Title | Premiere date |
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Kajol Nodir Jole[13] | 12 August 2024 |
Puber Moyna[14] | 24 June 2024 |
Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi[15] | 27 May 2024 |
Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
Phulki | 12 June 2023 |
Neem Phooler Madhu | 14 November 2022 |
Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023 |
Diamond Didi Zindabad[16] | 24 June 2024 |
Mithijhora | 27 November 2023 |
Malabodol[17] | 8 July 2024 |
Reality shows
Title | Premiere date |
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Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
Randhane Bandhan | 20 May 2024 |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2024 | 2 June 2024 |
Former programming
Anthology series
- Lockdown Dairy[18]
Drama series
- Aamar Durga
- Agnipariksha
- Alo Chhaya
- Alor Kole
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
- Amloki[19]
- Andarmahal
- Aparajita Apu
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhootu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Chaddobeshi[20]
- Chokher Bali
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ek Akasher Niche
- Ekdin Pratidin
- Esho Maa Lokkhi
- Gouri Elo
- Goyenda Ginni
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Icche Putul
- Jamai Raja
- Jamuna Dhaki
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Jibon Saathi
- Jogomaya
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Joyee
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kadambini
- Kanakanjali
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Kar Kache Koi Moner Kotha
- Khelna Bari
- Khirer Putul[21]
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kori Khela
- Krishnakoli
- Laalkuthi
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Mili
- Mithai
- Mukut
- Neel Seemana[22]
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Paanch Dine Gappo[22]
- Pandab Goenda
- Phoolmoni
- Phirki
- Pilu
- Pratibimba[22]
- Premer Phande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raashi[23]
- Rajjotok
- Ranga Bou
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Rimli
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Sarbojaya
- Seemarekha
- Soudaminir Sansar
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Tomar Khola Hawa
- Trinayani
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
- Uma
- Uron Tubri
Animated series
Reality shows
Sister channel
Zee Bangla Cinema
Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[25] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[26] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[27][28]
References
- ^ "ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT". Indian Television.
- ^ Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3.
- ^ "Zee channels to sport new logos". Business Standard India. 28 March 2005. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar". Zee News.
- ^ "Zee Bangla makes a comeback with fresh content". Afaqs. 16 June 2020.
- ^ "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, 'Aaj Likhenge Kal'". exchange4media.
- ^ "Zee Bangla dons new look". exchange4media.
- ^ "Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15". bestmediainfo. 16 June 2020.
- ^ "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ". bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ ""Zee Bangla's New Serial 'Kajol Nodir Jole' Explores the Complexities of Love and Relationships"". IWMBuzz.
- ^ "After Puber Moyna, Zee Bangla drops a new promo of Diamond Didi Zindabad". OTT Play.
- ^ ""Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi TV Serial Online - Watch Tomorrow's Episode Before TV on ZEE5"".
- ^ "Diamond Didi Zindabad: ডায়মন্ড দিদি দিয়েই হিট হবে Zee Bangla, নায়ক নায়িকাকে চেনেন ?". Prothom Kolkata. 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Meet Ritu Pyne: The Rising Star of Zee Bangla's New Serial Malabadal".
- ^ "Adrit Roy and Darshana Banik pair up for 'Lockdown Diary'". The Times of India. 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Read know about Zee Bangla's Amloki". Tellychakkar.
- ^ "চেনা মানুষের অচেনা মুখোশের কাহিনি নিয়ে আসছে 'ছদ্মবেশী'". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali).
- ^ "প্রথম বার 'ক্ষীরের পুতুল' আসছে ছোট পর্দায়". Anandabazar (in Bengali).
- ^ a b c "Alpha Bangla to woo masses with new fare". Indian Television.
- ^ "Zee Bangla launches a new mega serial 'RASHI'".
- ^ "Saswata to play key role in Zee Bangla's new reality show Apur Sansar". Tellychakkar.
- ^ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel - Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel". www.indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "ZEE launches 24 hours Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema'". www.adgully.com. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "BARC week 46 : Zee Bangla Cinema replaces Colors Bangla". Indian Television. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2021.