Zee Bangla
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]
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]
On 14 October 2023, Zee Bangla again changed their graphics after 5 years.
Current programming
Drama series
Title | Premiere date |
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Jogomaya | 11 March 2024 |
Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
Phulki | 12 June 2023 |
Neem Phooler Madhu | 14 November 2022 |
Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023 |
Alor Kole | 27 November 2023 |
Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha | 3 July 2023 |
Mithijhora | 27 November 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 |
Former programming
Anthology series
- Lockdown Dairy [13]
Drama series
- Aamar Durga
- Agnipariksha
- Alo Chhaya
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
- Amloki[14]
- Andarmahal
- Aparajita Apu
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhowanipurer Chaturjera
- Bhootu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Chaddobeshi[15]
- 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
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Joyee
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kadambini
- Kanakanjali
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Khelna Bari
- Khirer Putul[16]
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kori Khela
- Krishnakoli
- Laalkuthi
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Mili
- Mithai
- Mukut
- Neel Seemana[17]
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Paanch Dine Gappo[17]
- Pandab Goenda
- Phoolmoni
- Phirki
- Pilu
- Pratibimba[17]
- Premer Phande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raashi[18]
- Rajjotok
- Ranga Bou
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Rimli
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Sarbojaya
- Seemarekha
- Sohag Jol
- Soudaminir Sansar
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Tomar Khola Hawa
- Trinayani
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
- Uma
- Uron Tubri
Animated series
- Bantul The Great
- Tenida
Reality shows
- Apur Sangsar[19]
- Dadagiri Unlimited
- Dance Bangla Dance
- Mirakkel
- Rannaghor
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2022
Sister channel
Zee Bangla Cinema
Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[20] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[21] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[22][23]
On account of Zee Bangla Cinema's 10th anniversary, the channel changed their logo by moving the word 'Cinema' to the top matching with the word 'Bangla' and a new set of graphics were introduced since its logo change on 15 October 2017.
References
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- Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3.
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- "Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar". Zee News.
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- "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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- "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.
- "Adrit Roy and Darshana Banik pair up for 'Lockdown Diary'". The Times of India.
- "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).
- "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. Retrieved 4 February 2021.