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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Bindass
| logo = Bindass_tv_channel.png
| launch_date = 24 September 2007
| slogan = ''Rest less''
| picture_format = [[4:3]] ([[576i]], [[SDTV]])
| owner = {{Plainlist|
* [[The Walt Disney Company (India)]]
* [[Star India]]
}}
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Hindi]]
| sister_channels = [[Star Plus]] [[Star Bharat]] [[Star Gold]] [[Star Gold 2]] [[Star Gold Select HD]] [[Star Utsav]] [[Star Utsav Movies]] [[Star Movies]] [[Star Movies Select HD|Star Movies Select]] [[Star World India|Star World]] [[Star World Premiere]] [[Star Jalsha]] [[Jalsha Movies|Star Jalsha Movies]] [[Star Pravah]] [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] [[Asianet Plus]] [[Asianet Movies]] [[Star Maa]] [[Star maa Movies|Star Maa Movies]] [[Star Maa|Star Maa Gold]] [[Star Maa Music]] [[Star Suvarna]] [[Star Suvarna Plus]] [[Star Vijay]] [[Star Vijay Super]] [[Star Vijay Music]] [[National Geographic India|Nat Geo]] [[Nat Geo Wild]] [[Nat Geo People]] [[Star Life]] (Africa) [[Nat Geo Music]] [[Baby TV]] [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]] 
[[Disney Channel India|Disney Channel]] [[Star India|Disney International HD]] [[Disney Junior India|Disney Junior]] [[Marvel HQ]] [[Hungama TV]] UTV Movies UTV Action UTV HD
| web = {{URL|bindass.com}}
| sat_serv_1 = [[Airtel digital tv]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 134
| sat_serv_2 = [[Independent TV (India)|Independent TV]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 215
| sat_serv_3 = [[Dish TV]]
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 145
| sat_serv_4 = [[Sun Direct DTH|Sun Direct]]
| sat_chan_4 = Channel 316
| sat_serv_5 = [[Tata Sky]]
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 153
| sat_serv_6 = [[d2h]]
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 569
| sat_serv_7 = [[Dish Home]] ([[Nepal]])
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 208
| sat_serv_8 =
| sat_chan_8 =
| adsl serv 1 =
| adsl chan 1 =
| adsl serv 2 =
| adsl chan 2 =
| cable_serv_1 = [[Asianet Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 539
| cable_serv_2 = [[Kerala Vision Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 210
}}

'''Bindass''' is an [[India]]n [[pay television]] channel targeted at the youth. It was launched on 24 September 2007.<ref name=Bind>{{cite web |url=http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4427/ |title=Bindass moves to full launch |publisher=Variety Online Asia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411180606/http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4427/ |archive-date=11 April 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Bindass is owned by [[Star India]], a wholly owned subsidiary of [[The Walt Disney Company India]].

==History==
[[UTV Software Communications]] launched Bindass as a youth-oriented entertainment channel on 24 September 2007 along with movie channel Bindass Movies (which was later rebranded as UTV Action). Initial programming consisted of a sitcoms ''Sun Yaar Chill Maar'' and ''Lagegi'', action series ''Shakira - The End of Evil'', ''3rd Degree with Ugesh Sarcar'' and six international shows ''[[The Benny Hill Show]]'', ''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|Japanese Pro Wrestling Show]], Gotcha, Motorrad Cops, [[Whacked Out Sports]] and Challenges of Fire.<ref name=Bind/><ref name=Dubbed/>

In February 2010, Bindass launched a new campaign titled "What I Am" which aimed at speaking for the youth of India, and dispel popular misconceptions about their attitude towards responsibilities.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227791,what-i-am-utv-bindass-new-campaign-speaks-through-voice-of-youth.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125110839/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227791,what-i-am-utv-bindass-new-campaign-speaks-through-voice-of-youth.aspx | url-status=live | archive-date=2010-11-25 | title=What I am: UTV Bindass' new campaign speaks through voice of youth | website=Campaign India }}</ref>

[[The Walt Disney Company]] acquired UTV in 2012 and ''Bindass'' along with other UTV channels became part of [[Disney India Media Networks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-acquires-controlling-stake-indias-286342|title=Disney Acquires Controlling Stake in India's UTV|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=1 February 2012|access-date=30 December 2017}}</ref>

The channel launched ''Halla Bol'' in 2014, first show under the new brand campaign. The show showcased stories inspired by various real life instances and celebrates the victories of women who stood their ground to emerge as heroes. The show was hosted by television actor [[Karan Tacker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellytrp.in/2014/03/halla-bol-launched-by-bindass-to-inspire-youth-to-fight-back.html|title=tellytrp.in|website=www.tellytrp.in}}</ref>

In 2016 Disney Media Networks India started producing [[Web television]] series which will be simulcast on Bindass as well digital platforms like [[Facebook]] and [[YouTube]].<ref name=Tere>{{cite web|url=http://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing/bindass-unveils-its-new-series-tere-liye-bro_87488.html|title=Bindass Unveils Its New Series - Tere Liye Bro|access-date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> The first series under this multi-platform strategy was ''The Girl in the City''<ref name=Girl>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/47641_bindass-launches-its-first-ever-web-series-Girl-in-the-City|title=bindass launches its first ever web series 'Girl in the City'|date=7 April 2016}}</ref> which was followed by ''The Trip'',<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/watch-lisa-haydon-plays-a-hot-feisty-musician-in-a-web-series/story-Ocyw6Z5ZjX0kItl7zRn8DL.html|title=Watch: Lisa Haydon plays a hot, feisty musician in a web series|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=7 January 2017}}</ref> ''Girl in the City Chapter 2'',<ref name=G2>{{cite web|url=http://thetimeliners.com/mithila-palkar-back-chapter-2-%E2%80%9Cgirl-city%E2%80%9D|title=Mithila Palkar Is Back with Chapter 2 of "Girl In The City"|date=25 March 2017|access-date=31 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217125029/http://thetimeliners.com/mithila-palkar-back-chapter-2-%E2%80%9Cgirl-city%E2%80%9D|archive-date=17 December 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''Dil Buffering''<ref name=Buff>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/disney-pushes-brand-bindass-as-it-merges-with-bindass-play-enters-ott-space-170922|title=Disney pushes brand bindass as it merges with bindass Play, enters OTT space|access-date=September 22, 2017}}</ref> and ''Tere Liye Bro''.<ref name=Tere/>

In 2017 Disney India closed [[Bindass Play]], a music channel and its content was merged with Bindass.<ref name=Buff/>

===Bindass India concert===
On 13 January 2008, Bindass presented a two-hour live concert starring popular [[Bollywood]] star [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. The entourage included stars [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Dia Mirza]], [[Rakhi Sawant]] and [[Dino Morea]]. The concert was hosted by [[Sajid Khan]], and choreographed by [[Ganesh Hegde]].

Prior to the contest Bindass organized a nationwide contest called "Dance with SRK", where the lucky winners would get to dance with Shah Rukh Khan on stage. Through a lucky dip, three winners, Andrew from [[Kolkatta]], Richa from [[Lucknow]] and 9 year old Vidhi from Mumbai, were chosen.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/jan/janrel26.php |title=The Stars came down at the 'Airtel Bindass India Concert' | publisher=Indian Television}}</ref> The concert was telecast on Bindass on 26 January 2008 on [[Indian Republic Day]].

==Programming==
===Currently broadcast===
{{div col}}
* ''Girl in the City: Chapter 3''
* ''Ishq Messenger''
*''[[Hero Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai]]''
* ''Selfie Wala Show''
* ''Tia's Request Show''
* ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]''
{{div col end}}

===Formerly broadcast===
{{div col}}

* ''3rd Degree with Ugesh Sarcar''<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/utv-launches-brand-bindass-space-yatra-hunt/articleshow/2219370.cms?from=mobile|title=UTV launches brand Bindass, space yatra hunt|date=20 July 2007|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>
* ''Beg Borrow Steal''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/dec/decrel3.php|title=Bindass presents Beg Borrow Steal|date=December 2, 2011|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[The Benny Hill Show]]''<ref name=Dubbed>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k8/dub_special.php|title=Dubbed shows on Bindass|date=February 9, 2008|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Big Switch]]''
* ''Cash Cab-Meter Chalu Hai'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/may/may213.php|title=UTV Bindass returns with 'Cash Cab-Meter Chalu Hai'|date=May 20, 2009|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''The Chair''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/aug/aug260.php|title=Bindass to launch horror-reality show 'The Chair'|date=August 31, 2010|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Challenges of Fire''<ref name=Dubbed/>
* ''Change Aaeyga Hum Laayenge''
* ''[[Dadagiri]]''
* ''Destination Love''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/jan/jan91.php|title=Bindass heads for "Destination Love"|date=January 15, 2010|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Dil Buffering''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/sep/26/refreshing-working-on-dil-buffering-aanchal-munjal-1662951.html|title=Refreshing working on 'Dil Buffering': Aanchal Munjal|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* ''[[Emotional Atyachar]]''
* ''Fear Less''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-00896/bindass-promotes-brand-new-sho-1342184687937|title=Bindass promotes brand new show 'Fear Less'|website=EVENTFAQS Media}}</ref>
* ''Halla Bol''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com">{{cite web|url=http://bestmediainfo.com/2015/11/bindass-strengthens-line-up-to-introduce-its-first-sitcom/|title=Bindass strengthens line-up, to introduce its first sitcom|website=www.bestmediaifo.com}}</ref>
* ''Hass Ley India''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/dec/dec163.php|title=Bindass to relaunch 'Lagegi' as 'Hass Ley India'|date=13 December 2007|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
* ''Girl in the City''<ref name=Girl/>
* ''Girl in the City: Chapter 2''<ref name=G2/>
* ''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|Japanese Wrestling Show]]''<ref name=Dubbed/>
* ''The Khan Sisters''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates247.com/bigg-boss-7-winner-who-is-gauhar-khan-2013-12-29-1.532837|title=Bigg Boss 7 winner: Who is Gauhar Khan?|first=Showbiz|last=Correspondent|date=29 December 2013|website=Emirates24-7}}</ref>
* ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/june/june18.php|title=Bindass to air "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"|date=June 8, 2008|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Kota Toppers''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/>
* ''[[Kya Mast Hai Life]]''
* ''Lagegi''<ref name="indiatimes.com"/>
* ''Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bindass.com/web-exclusive/life-lafde-aur-bandiyan/|title=bindass.com - Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan|website=www.bindass.com}}</ref>
* ''Live out Loud – It’s Now or Never''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/bindass-presents-live-out-loud-its-now-or-never-1037.html|title=Bindass Presents 'Live Out Loud' Its Now or Never|first=Adgully|last=Bureau|website=www.adgully.com}}</ref>
* ''[[Love by Chance (Indian TV series)|Love by Chance]]''
* ''Love Lock Up''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/49046695.cms|title=Most Popular Dating Shows On TV!|date=21 September 2015|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* ''Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/mar/marrel41.php|title=Bindass presents Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri|date=March 28, 2011|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Motorrad Cops''<ref name=Dubbed/>
* ''Pyar Ka The End''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/bindass-talks-about-relationships-with-pyaar-ka-the-end-140809|title=Bindass talks about relationships with 'Pyaar Ka The End'|date=9 August 2014|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
* ''Road Diaries''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Arjun-Bijlani-goes-Bindass/articleshow/12002903.cms?|title=Arjun Bijlani goes Bindass!|work=The Times of India|access-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>
* ''[[Shakira - The End of Evil]]''
* ''[[Sun Yaar Chill Maar]]''
* ''Sun Yaar Try Maar''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/>
* ''[[Surprise Surprise Gotcha]]''<ref name=Dubbed/>
* ''[[Superdude (TV series)|Superdude]]''
* ''Tere Liye Bro''<ref name=Tere/>
* ''The Trip''<ref name="auto"/>
* ''Tu Con Main Con''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/>
* ''[[Whacked Out Sports]]''<ref name=Dubbed/>
* ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]''
* ''[[Zindagi Wins]]''
{{div col end}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.bindass.com Official website]

[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2007]]
[[Category:UTV Software Communications]]
[[Category:Disney India Media Networks]]
[[Category:Bindass original programming]]
[[Category:Star India]]

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