Zee Bangla
Country | India |
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Broadcast area | India Bangladesh |
Network | Cable television network |
Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Bengali |
Ownership | |
Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Sister channels | Zee Channels |
History | |
Founded | c. 1996 |
Launched | 15 September 1999 |
Founder | Subhash Chandra |
Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
Links | |
Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
Zee Bangla is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in the Bengali language. It is owned by the Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
History
The channel was relaunched 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]
Programming
Drama series
Title | Premiere date |
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Mithai | 4 January 2021 |
Gouri Elo | 28 February 2022 |
Khelna Bari | 16 May 2022 |
Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
Neem Phuler Modhu | 14 November 2022 |
Sohag Jol | 28 November 2022 |
Tomar Khola Hawa | 12 December 2022 |
Ranga Bou | 19 December 2022 |
Mon Dite Chai | 2 January 2023 |
Icche Putul | 30 January 2023 |
Mukut | 27 March 2023 |
Acquired series
Title | Premiere date |
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Shri Krishna Leela | 9 January 2023 |
Reality shows
Title | Premiere date |
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Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla | 2 January 2023 |
Dance Bangla Dance Season 12 | 11 February 2023 |
Sunrise - Aajker Annapurna | 30 April 2023 |
Notable former broadcasts
Drama series
- Aamar Durga (2016-2017)
- Abiswasya
- Adbhuture (2017)
- Agnipariksha (2009-2014)
- Agni Juger Padatik
- Alo Chhaya (2019-2021)
- Amloki[13] (2018)
- Andarmahal (2017-2018)
- Aparajita Apu (2020-2022)
- Asambhab (2008-2009)
- Bagh Bondi Khela (2020)
- Baksho Bodol (2017-2018)
- Beauty Parlour
- Bedeni Moluar Kotha (2016)
- Bhanumotir Khel (2018-2019)
- Bhowanipurer Chaturjera
- Bhootu (2016-2017)
- Bibi Chowdhurani (2014)
- Bideshini Bodhu
- Bikele Bhorer Phool (2017)
- Bishprantor
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi (2022)
- Bokul Kotha (2017-2020)
- Brishti Megher Akash
- Chaddobeshi[14] (2017)
- Chorabali
- Chokher Bali (2015-2016)
- Daibaddha
- Deep Jwele Jaai (2015-2017)
- Devdas
- Devi
- Din Pratidin
- Dhyatterika
- Dwiragaman (2014-2016)
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta (2016-2017)
- Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar
- Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy (2021-2022)
- Ek Akasher Niche (2000-2005)
- Ekdin Pratidin (2005-2007)
- Erao Shatru
- Esho Maa Lakshmi (2015-2016)
- Goyenda Ginni (2015-2016)
- Goyenda Paribar
- Guest House
- Half Chocolate
- Hero
- Hiyar Majhe
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass (2018-2020)
- Ingeet
- Iskaboner Bibi
- Jamai Raja (2017-2018)
- Jamon Bolben Sir
- Jamuna Dhaki (2020-2022)
- Jarowar Jhumko (2016-2017)
- Jharna Samayer Upakatha
- Jibon Rekha
- Jibon Saathi (2020-2022)
- Jodi Prem Dile Na Prane
- Joy Baba Loknath (2018-2020)
- Joyee (2017-2019)
- Kadambini (2020)
- Kanakanjali (2011-2012)
- Kapurush
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni (2017-2022)
- Kashinath
- Ke Tumi Nandini (2009-2011)
- Keya Patar Nouko (2011-2013)
- Khela (2012)
- Khirer Putul[15] (2020)
- Khona (2009-2011)
- Khuje Beray Kacher Manush
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay (2019-2021)
- Kobe Je Kothaye
- Kojagori (2015-2016)
- Kono Ek Din
- Konya (2011)
- Kon Kanoner Phool
- Kori Khela (2021-2022)
- Kothay Pabo Tare
- Krishnakoli (2018-2022)
- Labonner Sansar
- Laalkuthi (2022)
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar (2022-2023)
- Neel Simana[16] (2004-2007)
- Netaji (2019-2020)
- Nijei Nayak
- Nil Chander
- Nilu Hazrar Hatya Rahasya
- Nokshi Kantha (2018-2020)
- Paanch Dine Gappo[16]
- Phoolmoni (2016-2017)
- Pilu (2022)
- Prajapataye Namah
- Prapto Bayeshkoder Janya
- Pratibimba[16]
- Premer Phaande (2016)
- Raadha (2016-2017)
- Raage Anuraage (2013-2015)
- Raat Bhor Brishti
- Raaikishori (2013-2014)
- Raashi[17][better source needed] (2011-2015)
- Raja & Gaja (2007-2010)
- Rajjotok (2014-2016)
- Rajpoth
- Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram (2014-2015)
- Rani Kahini (2006-2009)
- Rangiye Diye Jao (2017-2018)
- Ranu Pelo Lottery (2018-2019)
- Rimli (2021)
- Saat Bhai Champa (2017-2019)
- Saat Number Atmahatya
- Saat Paake Bandha (2010-2013)
- Safallya
- Sanghaat
- Sarbojaya (2021-2022)
- Sati (2012-2014)
- Seemarekha (2017-2019)
- Shasuri Zindabad
- Shyaola
- Soudaminir Sansar (2019-2021)
- Spandan (2002-2004)
- Stree (2016-2018)
- Subarnalata (2010-2012)
- Sukh Thikana Baikunthapur
- Suryamukhi
- Swami Vivekananda
- Swapath (2012-2014)
- Swapno Neel
- Tarpor Rabindranath
- Tobu Mone Rekho (2017)
- Tomosa Rekha
- Trinayani (2019-2020)
- Trityo Purush
- Tumi Robe Nirobe (2014-2016)
- Uma (2021-2022)
- Uron Tubri (2022)
Animated series
- Bantul The Great
- Bhutu
- Chander Buri O Magic Man
- Gini Zindabad
- Raju Uncle
- Tenida
Reality shows
- Anya Bhuvan
- Apur Sangsar[18]
- Atho Parinita Katha
- Banglar Sera Paribar
- Bhraman Kache Doore
- Bichitra
- Coffee & More
- Chena Mukh Achena Kotha
- Dadagiri Unlimited
- Dance Bangla Dance
- Detective 2015
- Dhonyi Meye
- Didi Premier League
- Happy Parents Day
- Haun Maun Khaun
- Home Minister Bouma
- Ke Hobe Biggest Fan
- Khola Mone
- Ma Vs Bouma
- Mirakkel
- Nari
- No.1 Didi Na Dada
- Rannaghor
- Sampurna
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
- Sona Bouthan
- Tumi Je Amar
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.
- ^ "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "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).
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- ^ "Zee Bangla launches a new mega serial 'RASHI'".
- ^ "Saswata to play key role in Zee Bangla's new reality show Apur Sansar". Tellychakkar.