Zee Bangla

Zee Bangla is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in the Bengali language. It is owned by the Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

Zee Bangla
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
Bangladesh
NetworkCable television network
HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Language(s)Bengali
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channelsZee Channels
History
Foundedc. 1996
Launched15 September 1999 (1999-09-15)
FounderSubhash Chandra
Former namesAlpha TV Bangla (1999–2005)
Links
WebsiteZee Bangla on ZEE5

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]

In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[6] The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[7][8][9] 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
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
Shri Krishna Leela 9 January 2023

Reality shows
Title Premiere date
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

Animated series

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
  1. "ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT". Indian Television.
  2. Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3.
  3. "Zee channels to sport new logos". Business Standard India. 28 March 2005. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  4. "Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar". Zee News.
  5. "Zee Bangla makes a comeback with fresh content". Afaqs.
  6. "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 25 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, 'Aaj Likhenge Kal'". exchange4media.
  8. "Zee Bangla dons new look". exchange4media.
  9. "Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15". bestmediainfo. 16 June 2020.
  10. "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  11. "দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ". bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  12. "Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  13. "Read know about Zee Bangla's Amloki". Tellychakkar.
  14. "চেনা মানুষের অচেনা মুখোশের কাহিনি নিয়ে আসছে 'ছদ্মবেশী'". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali).
  15. "প্রথম বার 'ক্ষীরের পুতুল' আসছে ছোট পর্দায়". Anandabazar (in Bengali).
  16. "Alpha Bangla to woo masses with new fare". Indian Television.
  17. "Zee Bangla launches a new mega serial 'RASHI'".
  18. "Saswata to play key role in Zee Bangla's new reality show Apur Sansar". Tellychakkar.
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