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{{short description|Indian television channel}}
{{notability|Television|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Zee Smile
| logo = ZeeSmileLogo.jpg
| logo_alt = Zee Smile
| launch_date = 11 September 2004 (India) July 21, 2011 (USA)
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] [[720p]] [[576i]] [[SDTV]] [[480i]] [[SDTV]]
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| country = India and United States
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]
| sister_channels = [[Zee TV]] [[Zee Anmol]] [[Zee Cinema]] [[Zee News]]
| website = http://www.zeetelevision.com/
| replaced = Smile TV
| closed_date = 15 January 2016 (India)
}}

'''Zee Smile''' was a general entertainment channel based in India. It was a first Indian Television Channel that was launched on 11 September 2004.<ref name="Zee Network to launch comedy channel">{{Cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/839588.cms|title=Zee Network to launch comedy channel|work=The Economic Times|first=Archana|last=Shukla|date=5 September 2004}}</ref> The channel was launched by [[Zee Network]] as '''Smile TV''', but on 28 March 2005 as part of Zee Network's revamp, the channel was renamed as ''Zee Smile''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/mar/mar241.htm|title=Zee dons new look|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=28 March 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://readbetweentheps.blogspot.com/2005/05/zee-network-neat-work.html|title=Smile TV to be rebranded|work=Ps Marketing|year=2005}}</ref>

In March 2015, Zee Smile announced a revamp with Shailja Kejriwal in charge of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/zee-smile-set-for-a-revamp-shailja-kejriwal-to-head-150316|title=Zee Smile set for a revamp; Shailja to head|work=Indian Television|access-date=16 March 2015}}</ref> The channel was shut down on 15 January 2016. It continues to telecast in USA through [[Sling TV]] only and airs different programming until removed from 2021.

==History==



The channel was established by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] by Ashish Kaul, VP of Corporate Brand Development<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040908/biz.htm|title=Smile TV|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|date=7 September 2005}}</ref> and Nitin Vaidya, business head of Smile TV.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/oct/oct243.htm|title=Nitin Vaidya made Smile TV business head|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=26 October 2004}}</ref> Along with sitcoms, the channel also broadcast game shows, comedy chat shows, and comedy movies. The channel also acquired various comic formats from other countries as well as Indian formats in a plan to generate more revenue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/june/june162.htm|title=Zee Smile looks to acquire global formats|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=14 June 2005}}</ref>

==Programming==
{{div col}}
*''Alvida Darling''<ref name=Nat/>
*''Angry Mohan''<ref name=Ghanta>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/sep/sep173.htm|title=Zee Smile to launch Three new shows|date=September 25, 2005|access-date=May 26, 2018}}</ref>
*''Bechara Big B''
*''Comedy Ghanta''<ref name=Ghanta/>
*''Fooltoo Paagal Hai''
*''[[Gudgudee (TV series)|Gudgudee]]''<ref name=Nat/>
*''Hasne Bhi Do Yaron''<ref name=zeegl>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/sep/sep35.htm|title=Zee's glee Smile TV to launch new shows on 12 September|date=September 4, 2004|access-date=May 25, 2018}}</ref>
*''[[Hello Friends (TV series)|Hello Friends]]''<ref name=Nat/>
*''[[Hitler Didi]]''
*''Home Sweet Home''
*''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum Paanch]]''
*''Kahani Mein Ek Twist''<ref name=zeegl/>
*''[[Kareena Kareena]]''
*''[[Kasamh Se]]''
*''Khiladi No.1''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k5/dec/dec223.htm|title=Zee Smile to launch gameshow 'Khiladi No.1'|date=December 25, 2005|access-date=May 26, 2018}}</ref>
*''Kross Connection''<ref name=Ghanta/> hosted by Nasirr Khan
*''Kyonki Yeh Hasya Kavi Muqabla''<ref name=zeegl/> hosted by Nasirr Khan
*''[[Maayka]]''
*''[[Nukkad]]''<ref name=Nat>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/10943_Four-DD-comedy-shows-begin-rerun-on-ZEEs-Smile-TV|title=Four DD comedy shows begin rerun on ZEE's Smile TV|date=September 25, 2014|access-date=May 25, 2018}}</ref>
*''PA Saheb''<ref name=Nat/>
*''[[Pavitra Rishta]]''
*''Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat''
*''[[Satrangi Sasural]]''
*''Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup'''<ref name=Nat/>
*''[[Tumhari Disha]]''
*''Ulta Pulta Ek Minute''<ref name=zeegl/>
*''Vilaytee Bahu''<ref name=Nat/>
*''[[Wagle Ki Duniya]]''<ref name=Nat/>
*''[[Woh]]''
*''[[Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli]]''
*''Yoyo''<ref name=zeegl/>
{{div col end}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.zeetelevision.com/our-businesses/general-entertainment/zee-smile.html Zee Smile]

[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television stations]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2004]]
[[Category:Defunct television channels in India]]
[[Category:2004 establishments in Maharashtra]]

Zee Smile - Revision history

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