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STAR Plus स्टार प्लस
Star Plus
Launched	21 February, 1992 (as Star TV) April 17, 1996 (as Star Plus)
Network	STAR TV
Owned by	News Corporation (STAR TV and Fox International Channels)
Picture format	576i (SDTV 16:9, 4:3), 1080i (HDTV)
Slogan	Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi (Same Relationship, New Way Of Thinking)
Country	India
Broadcast area	India,
Replaced	Zee TV (1992-1995)
Sister channel(s)	Life OK STAR Utsav STAR World STAR Gold STAR Vijay STAR Movies Channel [v] Fox Movies Premium STAR Cricket STAR Sports ESPN India Asianet Movies OK
Website	StarPlus.in
Availability
Satellite
Vision Asia (Australia & New Zealand)	Channel 5
Bell TV (Canada)	Channel 702 (via ATN Channel)
World TV Europe (Europe)	Channel 7
Airtel Digital TV (India)	Channel 101, Channel 125 (HD)
Big TV (India)	Channel 206
Dish TV (India)	Channel 108
Sun Direct TV (India)	Channel 98
Tata Sky (India)	Channel 103
Tata Sky (India)	Channel 104(HD)
Parabole Madagascar (Madagascar)	Channel 25
Parabole Maurice (Mauritius)	Channel 25
Pehla (Middle East)	Channel 31
Sky New Zealand (New Zealand)	Channel 315
Parabole Réunion (Réunion)	Channel 25
Dialog TV (Sri Lanka)	Channel 24
Sky (UK & Ireland)	Channel 784
DirecTV (USA)	Channel 2001
Dish Network (USA)	Channel 716
Tech-Now	Channel 247
TopTV (South Africa)	Channel 370
Cable
SkyCable (Philippines)	Channel 146
Hathway Digital Cable	Channel 1
StarHub TV (Singapore)	Channel 126
IPTV
Verizon FiOS (USA)	Channel 1751

STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels. Star Plus' programming primarily consists of family dramas and telefilms. This channel is also distributed to worldwide by Fox International Channels, subsidiary of News Corporation.

History[link]

When it was first launched on 21 February 1992, Star Plus was an English-language television channel showing international content from the U.S., U.K and Australia, with Zee TV being the Hindi-language channel.^[1] However, after STAR (subsequently acquired by News Corporation) ended its relationship with Zee TV, Star Plus was transformed into a Hindi-language channel, with STAR World becoming the network's English-language channel. But competitors like Zee TV and Sony Entertainment Television were in the lead, and Star Plus struggled to survive with shows like Kora Kagaz and Saans. Star Plus found success in 2000 with Balaji Telefilms soaps such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kahiin To Hoga & Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. December 1, 1999, this channel used to show timings of the serials of the Middle East. Until June 13, 2010, this channel has stopped showing the timings of Star Plus

In 2000, the company's CEO Sameer Nair and programming chief Tarun Katial introduced a number of new shows.^[2]

On April 3, 2010, following the Star Plus Parivaar Awards, Star Plus revealed its new logo. The new logo is a ruby-coloured star with the trademark swoosh in white and the name of the channel in a new font. The new colour is a key component of the channel. The new theme is "Rishta Wahi Soch Nayi" meaning the relationships are still the same but our thoughts are new.

Star Plus HD along with Star Gold HD, Star Movies HD and Star World HD was launched on April 15, 2011. This channel carries the same schedule as Star Plus India with a different commercial feed and logo. Star Plus HD in the UK was set to launch by the end of 2011 ^[3] , however has been delayed to the June 5 2012. ^[4]

[edit] Star Plus on iPad and iPhone

STAR Plus announced the launch of STAR Plus app for iPhone and iPad, becoming India’s first GEC to make an entry into the iPad, iPhone zone – in India and over 120 countries around the world. This initiative will make entertainment content available on-the-go, so viewers may access their favorite shows at all times

The STAR Plus App is an enriching addition to viewers, who can download the app on to their devices from the iTunes App store.

In addition the app will offer unique features like, live TV, catch up on missed episodes of last two days through Video-on-Demand, updates/news from STAR Plus current and upcoming shows. A unique, built-in interactive feature will allow users to connect with their favorite Star Plus characters through audio-blogs & pictures. Besides, the app also allows users to share the content they like with friends and family through Facebook and Twitter^[5]

• The STAR Plus apps for iPad and Iphone are available on the App Store now at a price of$0.99 (approximately Rs. 50)^[6]

International Variation[link]

Star Plus has local versions showing a mix of local programming and standardised Star Plus programming.

For Star Plus in the UK, visit: Star Plus (United Kingdom & Ireland)

For Star Plus in America, visit: www.startv.com

Shows[link]

Awards and Events[link]

Top 10 Shows[link]

Go to: http://starplusserials.blogspot.com/2011/06/highest-earning-showsall-time.html

References[link]

External links[link]

• Star Plus India

Plus may refer to:

• +, the mathematical sign, see plus and minus signs
• +, the international call prefix
• + (Ed Sheeran album), a 2011 album by Ed Sheeran
• PLUS Loan, a United States Federal student loan
• Plus Magazine, an online mathematics magazine
• Promoting Logical Unified Security, a system for rating a building's security
• Plus (programming language), developed at the University of British Columbia
• "+", a song by Ayumi Hamasaki on her album, Rainbow
• The Professional Liability Underwriting Society, a non-profit organization for the promotion and development of the professional liability industry

Company Names[link]

• Plus Communication Sh.A, a cellphone company in Albania
• Plus (telecommunications Poland), a mobile phone brand in Poland
• Plus (TV channel), digital channel run by Granada Sky Broadcasting
• Plus (interbank network), an international interbank network
• PLUS Markets, a small stock exchange in London, UK
• PLUS Expressway Berhad, concessionaire of the North-South Expressway, Malaysia
• Plus (supermarket), a German supermarket chain
• Plus (Dutch supermarket), a Dutch supermarket chain

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Kailash Kher(born 7 July 1973) is an Indian pop-rock singer with a music style influenced by Indian folk music. He has sung in 18 languages for regional films, and over now 300 songs for the Bollywood.^[1] He was inspired by the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and the classical musician Pandit Kumar Gandharva. They remain his inspirations.^[2]

Early life[link]

Kailash Kher was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 7 July 1973 to a family with Kashmiri roots.^[3] His father Pt.Mehar Singh Kher and his mother Chandrakanta Mehar Singh Kher were from Meerut. Kher’s father Mr. Mehar Singh, a Hindu priest, was an amateur musician whose performances of traditional folk songs were a regular household event.^[3]

Kailash used to learn music from him in his childhood. ^[4] Kailash Kher was brought up in a musical atmosphere and from his school days he was fascinated by music and used to listen to his father's Indian folks songs all the day.^[5] Even as a four year old, Kher revealed a natural musical talent and he would often impress friends and family by belting out songs with his prematurely powerful voice.^[6]

At the age of 14, Kher left home in search of a guru or an institution to further his musical training, and he embarked on years of classical and folk music study. According to him, "It was because I wanted to pursue my passion for music. It required me to stay in isolation".^[7]. He also attended music class and would teach the same to students for just Rs 150 per session to maintain his livelihood as after leaving home he used to take care of all his expenses from lodging to food, plus manage education and music expenses.^[8]

Although he couldn’t find the right guru or a school and he started learning Music by listening it. His playlist then use to be Indian classical, Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Gokulotsav Maharaj and later even Nusrat Fetah Ali Khan,Lata Mangeshkar and their contemporaries ^[9]

He then experimented with a family friend’s sari export business till 1999^[10][11].His depression phase started in the beginning of the year 1999 when his business collapsed. To come out of which he went to Singapore and Thailand, and stayed there for 6 months.

Later, after he shifted to Delhi with his family, he graduated from Delhi University through the correspondence program ^{[12] [13]}

In 2001,Kher left New Delhi for Mumbai, the epicenter of India’s highly competitive music industry, to seek his fortunes as a professional singer. For a while, Kher struggled, living in cheap residence, hostels and eking out whatever musical work he could find to make ends meet. ^[14][15]

Career beginnings[link]

Jingles[link]

He moved to Mumbai in the year 2001, where he began his foray into the music industry.^[16]

When he moved to Mumbai, he already had a few friends in Mumbai who were connected to the film industry. His name was recommended to musician Ram Sampat, who was then looking for a different voice for a jingle for Nakshatra diamonds. The jingle may not have given Kher instant recognition but fetched him Rs 5000 which he needed desperately at that time "just to survive”.^[17]

This was his early attempt in getting into the music industry, by singing jingles for TV and radio commercials. He received critical acclaim for his unique style of singing. Some of the brands that he sang commercials for are Coca Cola, Citibank, Pepsi, IPL and Honda Motor Cycles.^[18]

Playback singing and regional singing[link]

Kailash had to struggle a lot to get a chance in bollywood. He got opportunity to sing a song for movie Andaaz. In this movie his song "Rabba Ishq Na Hove" became much popular. His song "Allah ke Bande" from obscure Movie Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, became very popular and this song made him a popular singing star in bollywood.^[19] Kher has a uniquely soulful, raw, high-pitched voice. He sang a number of the songs in the Bollywood film Mangal Pandey: The Rising, in which he also had a cameo appearance. His another famous song is "O Sikander" from movie Corporate.^[20] The song Teri Deewani from the album of the same name by his band Kailasa and the song Ya Rabba from the movie Salaam-e-Ishq both had record sales.

A R Rahman says

By 2004, Kher had been catapulted into the national spotlight, and has since performed on over three hundred and fifty Hindi film soundtracks, has sung in over eighteen languages on a number of regional Indian films, not to mention recording more than five hundred radio and television advertising jingles.

By 2004, he has also sung in 18 regional Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali, Sindhi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi ,Konkani, etc for regional films and more than 350 songs for the Hindi film industry and recorded more than five hundred radio and television advertising jingles..^{[22] [23]}

He has recently ventured into the Kannada film industry. His hits from Kannada films include the songs Hale Patr from the movie "Junglee" and Ekka Raaja Raani from the movie Jackie.

Currently,he has composed and sung the title track of Star Plus's No.1 serial Diya Aur Baati Hum along with Shubha Mudgal. It is a very soulful, classical-based Rajasthani folk song.

Film music as music director[link]

He has given music score's for the movies like "Chandni Chowk To China", "Dasvidaniya", "Sacred Evil", "Sangini" and others. He has also penned lyrics in few movies like "Chandni Chowk To China", "Dasvidaniya", "Kaal" and "Traffic signal". ^[24]

He composed the song "Ambar Tak Naara Gunjega" for Anna Hazare anti corruption movement and sung it in Ramlila Maidan during Anna Hazare protest.^[25]

Forming Kailasa band[link]

He formed Kailasa in Delhi, with Mumbai based musician brothers, Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath, whom he met them in Delhi .^[26]

Albums[link]

The band’s first album ‘Kailasa’, released in March, 2006, went on to revive the Indian pop music market. The album was an immediate smash hit.

Their second album, Jhoomo Re released in May, 2007, went on to be an equally smash hit. With songs like “Saiyaan” touching the right chords with Indian as well as international audiences.

Kailasa’s third album Chandan mein released in June 2009, was yet another smash hit! This Hattrik Hit got him his first international album on the acclaimed independent record label Cumbancha.^[27]

He released his fourth album Rangeele was released by his owned company Kailasa Records in January 2012. ^[28]

Performances and International concerts[link]

Kailash Kher and His Band Kailasa Has performed over 800 concerts in the span of approximately eight years across the globe. He has not only performed for the south east Asian diaspora but has also mesmerized the international audiences in the festivals & Venues as GlobalFest at Webster hall, New York’s Webster Hall, Stern Grove Festival (San Francisco), Celebrate Brooklyn, Santa Monica Pier Festival (LA), Fillmore Centre (San Francisco), Hollywood Bowl (LA), Apollo Hemmersmith London, Symphony Hall (Birmingham) Messy Centre,(Toronto).^[29]

In 2007, he participated in a concert tour in North America entitled "The Incredibles", also starring Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Kunal Ganjawala. In March 2011, he performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Maximum India festival.^[30] Kailash Kher had given an astounding performance in the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2010 on 14th October at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.^[31]

Recently band has given their great performances at Dhaka in Bangladesh, Nairobi in Kenya, London and Leicester in UK and Karachi in Pakistan. ^[32] His performance on 14th April 2012 in Karachi, Pakistan received overwhelming response. ^{[33] [34]}

Television and reality shows[link]

Because of his gaining popularity all Major television channels has roped in Kailash Kher on Various shows including Saregamapa Lil Champs (zee), Mission Ustaad (9X), Indian Idol (Sony), IPL Rockstar (Colors), Rock 0n (MTV).

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Personal life[link]

He got married to Mumbai based Kashmiri girl Sheetal on 14th February 2009 and they have a 2 year old son Kabir.^[37][38]

Discography[link]

See also[link]

• Kailasa (band)

References[link]