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{{short description|Indian television channel}}
{{short description|Indian television channel}}
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{{Undisclosed paid|date=July 2025}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Zee Bangla
| name = Zee Bangla
| logo = Zee Bangla New Logo.jpg
| logo = জি বাংলা ২০২৫.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size =  
| logo_caption =  
| logo_caption =  
| image =  
| image =  
| founder = [[Subhash Chandra Goenka|Subhash Chandra]]
| founder = [[Subhash Chandra]]
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|df=y|1999|09|15}}
| launch_date = 15 September 1999
| replaced = [[Alpha TV Bangla]]
| replaced =  
| network = [[Cable Television|Cable]] [[Television Network]]
| network =  
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]<br>{{small|(to be merged with [[Sony Pictures Networks India]])}}
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| country = India
| country = India
| language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| area = Bangladesh, India
| area = {{Plainlist|
| headquarters = [[Kolkata, West Bengal]], India
* India
| former_names = [[Alpha TV Bangla]] (1999–2005)
* Bangladesh
* Maldives<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.sun.mv/68213|title=Medianet warns infringement of channel rights will be met with legal action|date=4 August 2021|access-date=16 September 2024|work=SunOnline International}}</ref>
}}
| headquarters = [[Kolkata]], West Bengal, India
| former_names = Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005)
| replaced_by =  
| replaced_by =  
| cable_serv_1 = Akash dth (Bangladesh)
| sister_channels = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises#Owned channels|Zee Channels]]
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 152 (HD)
| cable_serv_2 = Bengal Digital (Bangladesh)
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 80 (SD)<br />Channel 81 (HD)
| sister_channels = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises#Operated channels|List of Zee Entertainment channels]]
| founded = 1996
| timeshift_service =  
| timeshift_service =  
| website = {{URL|https://zeebangla.zee5.com/|Zee Bangla on ZEE5}}
| website = {{URL|https://zeebangla.zee5.com/|Zee Bangla on ZEE5}}
}}
}}


'''Zee Bangla''' is an Indian [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel broadcasting in [[Bengali language|Bengali]] language. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.<ref>{{cite book|title=India Business Yearbook 2009|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JKrQOAKQX60C&pg=PA152|year=2009|publisher=Vikas|isbn=9788125930860|page=152}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=This Business of Television|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jbkyAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA483|year=2006|publisher=BillBoard Books|isbn=9780823077632|page=483}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Raja and Gaja No Problem|url = http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/93316211-raja-and-gaja-no-problem-2011-bengali-movie-review|website = WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date = 2015-12-04|date = 17 September 2011}}</ref> It was the first Bangla satellite television channel in India which officially launched on 15 September 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Zee Bangla Salutes You on Its 20th Birthday|url = https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee-bangla-salutes-you-on-its-20th-birthday-2234718.html|website = [[Zee News]]|access-date = 2020-03-16|date = 16 September 2019}}</ref>  The channel was first launched as Alpha Bangla which got renamed to Zee Bangla on 28 March 2005. The channel launched its [[High-definition television|HD]] version on 20 November 2016.
'''Zee Bangla''' is an Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali-language]] [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].
 
== History ==
The channel was first launched in 1996, but was taken off-air within two months due to its poor popularity. It was relaunched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with [[Alpha TV Marathi]], Alpha TV Telugu and [[Alpha TV Punjabi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/291199/zeetv291199.htm |website=[[Indian Television]]}}</ref> It was the first [[Bengali-language]] satellite television channel in India.<ref>{{cite book|title = Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Ep2iOKyNuBMC&pg=PA158|year = 2008|publisher = Routledge|isbn = 9781134062133|pages = 158–160|ref = Mehta}}</ref> In 2005, [[Zee TV]] went for a major brand revamp. It unveiled a new logo on 28 March 2005 at the [[Zee Cine Awards]] and thereafter [[Alpha Bangla]] became Zee Bangla with a modified version of the new and current [[Zee TV]] logo which is also used by other regional of [[Zee Network]].
 
On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zee channels to sport new logos |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zee-channels-to-sport-new-logos-105032801072_1.html |website=Business Standard India |access-date=15 May 2021 |date=28 March 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/remembering-soumitra-chatterjee-bengali-cinemas-alt-superstar-2324807.html|title=Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar|website=[[Zee News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/companies/zee-bangla-makes-a-comeback-with-fresh-content|title=Zee Bangla makes a comeback with fresh content|website=Afaqs}}</ref>
 
On 1 January 2017, the top right corner of all Zee channels was closed which continued unless all the Zee channels rebranded with a new logo on 15 October 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary.


On 15 October 2017, all the Zee channels had changed their logos where the logo has started showing on the left side. In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/new-roles-for-amit-shah-and-samrat-ghosh-at-zee-entertainment-enterprises-98727.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-25|website=exchange4media|language=en}}</ref> The channel's new graphics was revealed during ''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'' on 7 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/zee-tv-unveils-its-brand-new-logo-and-philosophyaaj-likhenge-kal-86790.html|title=Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, ‘Aaj Likhenge Kal’|website=exchange4media}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-bangla-dons-new-look-92412.html|title=Zee Bangla dons new look|website=exchange4media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/zee-bangla-airs-fresh-episodes-of-fiction-shows-from-june-15/|title=Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15|website=bestmediainfo}}</ref> It is one of the largest [[Bengali language|Bengali]] channels by viewership.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets|url = https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-6-four-zee-regional-channels-lead-regional-markets-200222|website = [[Indian Television]]|access-date = 2020-10-20|date = 2020-02-22}}</ref>
==History==
The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as ''Alpha TV Bangla'', along with [[Alpha TV Marathi]], [[Zee Telugu|Alpha TV Telugu]] and [[Alpha TV Punjabi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/291199/zeetv291199.htm |website=[[Indian Television]] |access-date=15 May 2021 |archive-date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719220909/https://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/291199/zeetv291199.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the first [[Bengali-language]] satellite television channel in India.<ref>{{cite book|title = Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Ep2iOKyNuBMC&pg=PA158|year = 2008|publisher = Routledge|isbn = 978-1-134-06213-3|pages = 158–160|ref = Mehta|access-date = 20 October 2016|archive-date = 6 September 2024|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240906135555/https://books.google.com/books?id=Ep2iOKyNuBMC&pg=PA158#v=onepage&q&f=false|url-status = live}}</ref> In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets|url = https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-6-four-zee-regional-channels-lead-regional-markets-200222|website = [[Indian Television]]|access-date = 2020-10-20|date = 2020-02-22|archive-date = 23 October 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201023002543/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-6-four-zee-regional-channels-lead-regional-markets-200222|url-status = live}}</ref>


On 1 October 2021, [[Bangladesh]] announced that no foreign channels will be broadcast in there.<ref>{{Cite web|last=প্রতিবেদক|first=জ্যেষ্ঠ|last2=ডটকম|first2=বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর|title=দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ|url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/article1948150.bdnews|access-date=2021-10-16|website=bangla.bdnews24.com|language=bn}}</ref> After 2 weeks, it got back in [[Bangladesh]] with clean feed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=Glitz|last2=bdnews24.com|title=Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads|url=https://bdnews24.com/entertainment/2021/10/16/zee-bangla-broadcast-resumes-in-bangladesh-without-ads|access-date=2021-10-16|website=bdnews24.com}}</ref>
On 30 September 2021, [[Bangladesh]] imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.<ref>{{Cite web|title=দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ|url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/article1948150.bdnews|access-date=2021-10-16|website=bdnews24.com|language=bn|archive-date=5 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705090737/https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/article1948150.bdnews|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads|url=https://bdnews24.com/entertainment/2021/10/16/zee-bangla-broadcast-resumes-in-bangladesh-without-ads|access-date=2021-10-16|website=bdnews24.com|archive-date=5 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705090718/https://bdnews24.com/entertainment/2021/10/16/zee-bangla-broadcast-resumes-in-bangladesh-without-ads|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Current broadcast ==
==Current programming==
=== Drama series ===
===Drama series===
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="border-collapse:collapse; font-size: 100%; text-align:center"
!style="background:Lightblue;"|Serial
! style="background:#FF7E00;" |Title
!style="background:Lightblue;"|Premiere date
! style="background:#FF7E00;" |Premiere date
!style="background:Lightblue;"|Production company
|-  
|-
|''[[Amader Dadamoni]]''
| ''[[Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni]]''
|7 July 2025
| 24 July 2017
|Rowspan="2"| Zee Bangla
|-
| ''[[Pilu (TV series)|Pilu]]''
|10 January 2022
|-
| ''[[Uma (TV series)|Uma]]''
| 13 September 2021
| Tent Cinema
|-
| ''[[Jamuna Dhaki]]''
| 13 July 2020
| [[Blues Productions]]
|-
| ''[[Mithai (TV series)|Mithai]]''
| 4 January 2021
| Zee Bangla
|-
| ''[[Aparajita Apu]]''
| 30 November 2020
| Tent Cinema
|-
| ''[[Sarbojaya]]''
| 9 August 2021
| [[Blues Productions]]
|-
| ''[[Kori Khela]]''
| 8 March 2021
| [[Shashi Sumeet Productions]]
|-
| ''[[Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy]]''
| 12 April 2021
| Crazy Ideas Media
|-
| ''[[Jibon Saathi]]''
| 5 October 2020
| [[Blues Productions]]
|}
|}


=== Dubbed shows ===
===Reality shows===
{|class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border-collapse:collapse; font-size: 100%; text-align:center"
!style="background:Lightgreen;"|Serial
! style="background:pink;" |Title
!style="background:Lightgreen;"|Premiere date
! style="background:pink;" |Premiere date
!style="background:Lightgreen;"|Production company
|-
| ''[[Santoshi Maa (TV series)|Mangalmoyee Santoshi Maa]]''
| 16 April 2021
| Rashmi Sharma Telefilms
|-
|-
| ''[[Jodha Akbar]]''
|''[[Didi No. 1]] Season 9''
| 8 November 2021
|14 February 2022
| [[Balaji Telefilms]]
|}
 
=== Reality shows ===
{|class="wikitable"
!style="background:Yellow;"|Reality Show
!style="background:Yellow;"|Premiere date
!style="background:Yellow;"|Production company
|-
|-
| ''[[Rannaghor]]''
|''[[Rannaghor]]''
| 9 May 2005
|30 September 2024
| rowspan="4" | Zee Bangla
|-
|-
| ''[[Didi No. 1|Didi No. 1 Season 8]]''
|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla]] 2025''
| 16 December 2018
|6 September 2025
|-
|''[[Dadagiri Unlimited|Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9]]''
| 25 September 2021
|}
|}


== Former broadcast ==
==Former programming==
{{div col}}
===Drama series===
===Drama===
*''[[Aamar Durga]]''  
*''[[Aamar Durga]]''
*''[[Agnipariksha (2009 TV series)|Agnipariksha]]''  
*''Abiswasya''
*''Adbhuture''
*''[[Agnipariksha (TV series)|Agnipariksha]]''
*''Agni Juger Padatik''
*''[[Alo Chhaya]]''  
*''[[Alo Chhaya]]''  
*''Amloki''
*''[[Alor Kole]]''  
*''[[Andarmahal]]''
*''[[Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy]]''  
*''Asambhab''
*''[[Amloki (TV series)|Amloki]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/read-know-about-zee-banglas-amloki-180210|title=Read know about Zee Bangla's Amloki|website=Tellychakkar|access-date=9 October 2022|archive-date=30 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430133636/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/read-know-about-zee-banglas-amloki-180210|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''[[Bagh Bondi Khela (TV series)|Bagh Bondi Khela]]''  
*''[[Andarmahal]]''  
*''Baksho Bodol''
*''[[Aparajita Apu]]''  
*''Beauty Parlour''
*''[[Bagh Bondi Khela (TV series)|Bagh Bondi Khela]]''
*''Bedeni Moluar Kotha''
*''[[Bhanumotir Khel]]''  
*''Bhalobasha Mandobasha''
*''[[Bhootu]]''  
*''[[Bhanumotir Khel]]''
*''Bhowanipurer Chaturjera''
*''[[Bhutu]]''  
*''[[Bibi Chowdhurani]]''  
*''[[Bibi Chowdhurani]]''  
*''Bideshini Bodhu''
*''[[Bikele Bhorer Phool]]''  
*''[[Bikele Bhorer Phool]]''  
*''Bishprantor''
*''[[Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi]]''  
*''[[Bokul Kotha]]''  
*''[[Bokul Kotha]]''  
*''[[Boyei Gelo]]''
*''[[Boyei Gelo]]''  
*''Brishti Megher Akash''
*''Chaddobeshi''
*''Chorabali''
*''[[Chokher Bali (TV series)|Chokher Bali]]''
*''[[Chokher Bali (TV series)|Chokher Bali]]''
*''Daibaddha''
*''Deep Jwele Jaai''
*''Devdas''
*''Devi''
*''Dhyatterika''
*''Din Pratidin''
*''[[Dwiragaman]]''
*''[[Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta]]''  
*''[[Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta]]''  
*''Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar''
*''[[Ek Akasher Niche]]''  
*''[[Ek Akasher Niche]]''
*''[[Ekdin Pratidin]]''  
*''[[Ekdin Pratidin]]''  
*''Erao Shatru''
*''[[Esho Maa Lokkhi]]''  
*''[[Esho Maa Lakshmi]]''
*''[[Gouri Elo]]''
*''Football''
*''[[Goyenda Ginni]]''  
*''[[Goyenda Ginni]]''  
*''Goyenda Paribar''
*''[[Hriday Haran B.A. Pass]]''  
*''Guest House''
*''[[Icche Putul]]''
*''Half Chocolate''
*''[[Jagaddhatri (TV series)|Jagaddhatri]]''  
*''Hero''
*''[[Jamai Raja (2017 TV series)|Jamai Raja]]''  
*''Hiyar Majhe''
*''[[Jamuna Dhaki]]''  
*''[[Hriday Haran B.A. Pass]]''
*''Ingeet''
*''Iskaboner Bibi''
*''[[Jamai Raja (2017 TV series)|Jamai Raja]]''
*''Jamon Bolben Sir''
*''[[Jarowar Jhumko]]''  
*''[[Jarowar Jhumko]]''  
*''Jharna Samayer Upakatha''
*''[[Jibon Saathi]]''  
*''Jibon Rekha''
*''[[Jogomaya]]''  
*''Jodi Prem Dile Na Prane''
*''[[Joy Baba Loknath]]''  
*''[[Joy Baba Loknath]]''
*''[[Joyee]]''  
*''[[Joyee]]''
*''[[Kache Aye Shoi]]''
*''[[Kache Aye Shoi]]''
*''[[Kadambini (TV series)|Kadambini]]''  
*''[[Kadambini (TV series)|Kadambini]]''
*''[[Kanakanjali]]''
*''[[Kanakanjali]]''
*''Kapurush''
*''[[Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni]]''
*''Kashinath''
*''[[Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha]]''
*''[[Ke Tumi Nandini]]''
*''[[Khelna Bari]]''
*''[[Keya Patar Nouko]]''
*''[[Khela (TV series)|Khela]]''
*''Khirer Putul''
*''Khona''
*''Khuje Beray Kacher Manush''
*''[[Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay]]''
*''[[Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay]]''
*''Kobe Je Kothay''
*''[[Kojagori]]''  
*''[[Kojagori]]''
*''[[Konya (TV series)|Konya]]''  
*''[[Konya (TV series)|Konya]]''
*''[[Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche]]''
*''Kon Kanoner Phool''
*''[[Kori Khela]]''  
*''Kono Ek Din''
*''[[Krishnakoli]]''  
*''Kothay Pabo Tare''
*''[[Laalkuthi]]''  
*''[[Krishnakoli]]''
*''[[Lokkhi Kakima Superstar]]''  
*''Labonner Sansar''
*''[[Mili (TV series)|Mili]]''
*''Mayurakshi Tumi''
*''[[Mithai (Bengali TV series)|Mithai]]''
*''Mohona''
*''[[Mithijhora]]''
*''Nayantara''  
*''[[Mukut]]''
*''Neel Simana''
*''Netaji Subhas''
*''[[Netaji (TV series)|Netaji]]''
*''[[Netaji (TV series)|Netaji]]''
*''Nijei Nayak''
*''[[Nokshi Kantha]]''  
*''Nil Chander''
*''[[Pandab Goenda (TV series)|Pandab Goenda]]''
*''Nilu Hazrar Hatya Rahasya''
*''[[Phoolmoni]]''  
*''[[Nokshi Kantha]]''
*''Paanch Dine Gappo''
*''Pandab Goenda''
*''[[Phirki]]''
*''[[Phirki]]''
*''[[Phoolmoni]]''
*''[[Phulki (TV series)|Phulki]]''
*''Prajapataye Namah''
*''[[Pilu (TV series)|Pilu]]''  
*''Prapto Bayeshkoder Janya''
*''[[Premer Phande]]''
*''Pratibimbo''
*''[[Raadha (TV series)|Raadha]]''  
*''[[Premer Phaande]]''
*''[[Raage Anuraage]]''  
*''[[Raadha (TV series)|Raadha]]''
*''[[Raage Anuraage]]''
*''Raaikishori''
*''Raashi''
*''Raat Bhor Brishti''
*''Raja & Gaja''
*''[[Rajjotok]]''
*''[[Rajjotok]]''
*''Rajpoth''
*''Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram''<ref>{{cite web |title=Bengali TV Serial Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram |url=https://nettv4u.com/about/bengali/tv-serials/rajlakshmi-kurukshetram |access-date=2025-11-01 |publisher=[https://nettv4u.com NETTV4U]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-banglas-new-fiction-rajlakshmi-kurukshetram-blends-multicultural-essence-with-bengali-culture |title=Zee Bangla’s new fiction show ‘Rajlakhsmi Kurukshetram‘ explores the unique concept of different cultural influences in a Bengali household. |access-date=2025-11-01 |publisher=[[Zee.com]]}}</ref>
*''Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram''
*''[[Ranga Bou]]''
*''[[Rangiye Diye Jao]]''
*''[[Rangiye Diye Jao]]''
*''Rani Kahini''
*''[[Ranu Pelo Lottery]]''  
*''[[Ranu Pelo Lottery]]''
*''[[Rimli]]''  
*''[[Rimli]]''
*''[[Saat Bhai Champa (TV series)|Saat Bhai Champa]]''  
*''[[Saat Bhai Champa (TV series)|Saat Bhai Champa]]''
*''[[Saat Paake Bandha (2010 TV series)|Saat Paake Bandha]]''  
*''Saat Number Atmahatya''
*''[[Sarbojaya]]''  
*''[[Saat Paake Bandha (2010 TV series)|Saat Paake Bandha]]''
*''[[Seemarekha]]''  
*''Safallya''
*''[[Soudaminir Sansar]]''  
*''Sanghaat''
*''[[Stree (TV series)|Stree]]''  
*''Sati''
*''[[Subarnalata (TV series)|Subarnalata]]''  
*''[[Seemarekha]]''
*''Shashuri Zindabad''
*''Shyaola''
*''[[Soudaminir Sansar]]''
*''Spandan''
*''[[Stree (TV series)|Stree]]''
*''[[Subarnalata (TV series)|Subarnalata]]''
*''Sukh Thikana Baikunthapur''
*''Suryamukhi''
*''Swami Vivekananda''
*''Swapath''
*''Swapno Neel''
*''Tarpor Rabindranath''
*''[[Tobu Mone Rekho]]''
*''[[Tobu Mone Rekho]]''
*''Tomosa Rekha''
*''[[Tomar Khola Hawa]]''  
*''[[Trinayani]]''
*''[[Trinayani (Bengali TV series)|Trinayani]]''  
*''Trityo Purush''
*''[[Tumi Robe Nirobe]]''
*''[[Tumi Robe Nirobe (TV series)|Tumi Robe Nirobe]]''
*''[[Uma (TV series)|Uma]]''
*''[[Uron Tubri]]''


===Animated series===
=== Animated series ===
*''Bantul The Great''
*''[[Bantul The Great (TV series)|Bantul The Great]]''
*''Bhutu''
*''[[Bhootu]] Animation''
*''Chander Buri O Magic Man''
*''[[Tenida]]''
*''Gini Zindabad''
*''Raju Uncle''
*''Tenida''
*''Vikram Betal''


===Reality shows===
===Reality shows===
*''Anya Bhuvan''
*''[[Apur Sangsar (TV series)|Apur Sangsar]]''
*''Atho Parinita Katha''
*''Banglar Sera Paribar''
*''Bhraman Kache Doore''
*''Bichitra''
*''[[Coffee & More]]''
*''Chena Mukh Achena Kotha''
*''[[Dadagiri Unlimited]]''
*''[[Dadagiri Unlimited]]''
*''[[Dance Bangla Dance]] Junior''
*''[[Dance Bangla Dance]]''
*''Detective 2015''
*''[[Didi No. 1]]''
*''Didi Premier League''
*''Happy Parents Day''
*''Haun Maun Khaun''
*''Home Minister Bouma''
*''[[Ke Hobe Biggest Fan]]''
*''Khola Mone''
*''Ma Vs Bouma''
*''[[Mirakkel]]''
*''[[Mirakkel]]''
*''Nari''
*''[[Randhane Bandhan]]''
*''No.1 Didi Na Dada''
*''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla]]''
*''[[Rannaghor]]''
*''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla''
*''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs''
*''Sampurna''
*''Shudhu Tomake Chai''
*''Sona Bouthan''
*''Tumi Je Amar''
{{div col end}}


== Channels ==
==Sister channel==
{|class="wikitable"
===Zee BanglaSonar===
!Style="background:green;width:300pt"|Channel
!Style="background:green;width:300pt"|Category
!Style="background:green;width:300pt"|SD/HD availability
|-
|''Zee Bangla''
|General Entertainment
|SD+HD
|-
|''[[Zee Bangla Cinema]]''
|Movies
|rowspan="2"|SD
|-
|''[[Zee 24 Ghanta]]''
|News
|}


== Mahalaya ==
Zee BanglaSonar is an Indian Bengali-Language [[Movie channel]] owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=21 September 2012|title=Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-launches-24-hour-bangla-movie-channel-48145.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716122852/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-launches-24-hour-bangla-movie-channel-48145.html|archive-date=16 July 2023|access-date=2021-02-04|website=exchange4media|language=en|url-status=live}}</ref> It was launched on 23 September 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-corporate/zee-launches-24-hour-bangla-movie-channel-113110700481_1.html|access-date=2021-02-04|website=www.indiainfoline.com|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906135558/https://www.indiainfoline.com/news|url-status=live}}</ref> It was formally known as Zee Bangla Cinema until 10 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 August 2025|title=Zee Bangla Cinema is now Zee BanglaSonar|url=https://journalismguide.in/zee-bangla-cinema-is-now-zee-bangla-sonar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250812202608/https://journalismguide.in/zee-bangla-cinema-is-now-zee-bangla-sonar|archive-date=12 August 2025|access-date=2025-10-03|website=journalismguide.in|language=en|url-status=live}}</ref> It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=21 September 2012|title=ZEE launches 24 hours Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema'|url=https://www.adgully.com/zee-launches-24-hours-bengali-movie-channel-zee-bangla-cinema-51850.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219132707/https://www.adgully.com/zee-launches-24-hours-bengali-movie-channel-zee-bangla-cinema-51850.html|archive-date=19 February 2023|access-date=2021-02-04|website=www.adgully.com|language=en-US|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=22 November 2019|title=BARC week 46 : Zee Bangla Cinema replaces Colors Bangla|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-46-zee-bangla-cinema-replaces-colors-bangla-191122|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716140008/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-46-zee-bangla-cinema-replaces-colors-bangla-191122|archive-date=16 July 2023|access-date=2021-02-04|website=[[Indian Television]]|language=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
Zee Bangla is hosting its [[Mahalaya]] since 2007 from 5 a.m. Various television and films actresses are seen in different forms of [[Maa Durga]]. Even various television actors are seen as Shiv, Vishnu, Mahisasur. It also shows dance performance where dancers will dance in a song welcoming the arrival of Goddess.
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{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Show Name !! Mahisasuramardini !! Theme !! Notes
|-
| 2007 || Mahisasuramardini|| ''[[Koel Mallick]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with Devi's various avatars || Devi Mahisasuramardini [[Durga]], [[Sati (Hindu goddess)]], [[Parvati]], [[Mahavidya]], [[Mahamaya]], [[Kaushiki]], [[Chamunda]], [[Kali]], [[Mahagauri]], [[Katyayani]]
|-
| 2008 || Mahisasuramardini|| ''[[Parno Mitra]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story || Various avatars of Maa Durga, Devi Mahisasuramardini
|-
| 2009 || Mahisasuramardini|| ''[[Gargi Roychowdhury]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story and story of Devi Sati and Parvati || Devi Mahisasuramardini [[Durga]], Sati, Parvati
|-
| 2010 || Mahisasuramardini Oi Bhubonomonomohini|| ''[[Subhashree Ganguly]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with Shri Krishna Birth and Akal Bodhon || Devi Yogonidra, Mahamaya, [[Yogmaya]], Katyayani, [[Chandi|Mangalchandi]] and Devi Mahisasuramardini
|-
| 2011 || Dasarupe Dasabhuja|| ''[[Srabanti Chatterjee]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with Dus Mahavidya || Devi Sati, and different avatars of Dasha[[Mahavidya]] ([[Kali]], [[Tara (Mahavidya)]], [[Shodashi]], [[Bhuvaneshvari]] , [[Bhairavi]], [[Chhinnamasta]], [[Dhumavati]], [[Bagalamukhi]], [[Matangi]] , Kamala) and Mahisasuramardini
|-
| 2012 || Mahisasuramardini 51 Satipith|| ''[[Subhashree Ganguly]]''
| Mahisasuramardini story with Shaktipitha || Devi Sati, Shyama Kali, [[Kamakhya]], Joydurga,Astabhuja Singhobahini [[Bhavani]], Devi Shodashi, Vishalakshi (Cast:- Srabanti Chatterjee)
Devi Paravti, Mahamaya, Ugrakali, Lalita [[Tripura Sundari]]  and Devi Mahisasuramardini Durga (Cast:- Subhashree Ganguly)
|-
|2013||Jago Dosoprohoronodharini||''Oindrila Sen''|| Mahisasuramardini story with avatars of Devi Durga||Devi Mahisasuramardini, Durga, Kaushiki, Chamunda, [[Vaishno Devi]], Parvati, [[Jaganmata]]
Other Casts: Diya Mukherjee, Mimi Dutta, Geetashree Roy, Rupsha Chatterjee, [[Tumpa Ghosh]]
|-
| 2014 || Mahisasuramardini|| ''[[Tumpa Ghosh]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story || Devi Mahisasuramardini
|-
| 2015 || Mahisasuramardini Nabarupe Nabadurga|| ''[[Koel Mallick]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with Navdurga || Devi Sati,Devi [[Shailaputri]], [[Brahmacharini]], [[Chandraghanta]], [[Kushmanda]], [[Skandamata]], [[Katyayani]], [[Kaalratri]], [[Mahagauri]], [[Siddhidhatri]] and Devi Mahisasuramardini<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahalaya Special on Television|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/mahalaya-special-television-151012|date=13 September 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2016 || Matrirupeno|| ''[[Indrani Halder]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with story of Maa Durga's various avatars of Markandeya Puran || Devi Mahisasuramardini,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Bangla to feature Mahalaya special programme 'Matrirupeno'|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/zee-bangla-feature-mahalaya-special-programme-matrirupeno-160920|date=20 September 2016}}</ref> Durga, [[Shakambhari]], Chhinnamasta, Parvati, Kali, Kaushiki, Ashta[[Matrikas]], Chamunda, Kaalratri, [[Annapurna (goddess)]]
Other Casts: Sweta Bhattacharya, Rupsha Mukherjee, Nabanita Das, Prapti Chatterjee, Ankita, Kinni Modak
|-
| 2017 || Rupang Dehi Jayang Dehi|| ''[[Indrani Halder]]''
| Mahisasuramardini story with Story of Sri Sri Chandi Maha Yagarani Mantra || Devi Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, [[Bhadrakali]],  Kapalini and Mahisasuramardini <ref>{{Cite web|title=Indrani Halder plays six Devi Durga avatars in Zee Bangla's Mahalaya|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/indrani-halder-plays-six-devi-durga-avatars-zee-banglas-mahalaya-170909|date=22 September 2017}}</ref>(Cast: Indrani Halder)
Durga, [[Shivaa]] , Kshama, [[Dhari Devi]], [[Svāhā]] , Swadha, Parvati (Cast: Srabanti Chatterjee)
|-
| 2018 || Shaktirupeno|| ''[[Ditipriya Roy]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Durga worshipped in various parts of Bengal || Devi Parvati and Devi Mahisasuramardini Durga,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actress Ditipriya Roy to play Maa Durga in 'Mahalaya'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/actress-ditipriya-roy-to-play-maa-durga-in-mahalaya/articleshow/65910997.cms|date=9 September 2018}}</ref> [[Chandi|Baramchandi]], [[Bonbibi]], [[Bhadu (festival)]], Ronkini Kali, [[Jogadya]], [[Bipodtarini Devi]],
Other Casts: [[Ushasi Ray]], [[Promita Chakraborty]], Diya Mukherjee, [[Tiyasha Roy]], Sreyasri Roy, [[Debadrita Basu]]
|-
| 2019 || 12 Mashe 12 Rupe Debibaran|| ''[[Subhashree Ganguly]]'' || Mahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Durga worshipped in 12 Bengali months || Mata Uma and Devi Mahisasuramardini,<ref>{{Cite web|title=বাংলার বারো মাসে দেবীর ১২টি রূপ, জেনে নিন মহালয়া অনুষ্ঠানের আগেই|url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/zee-bangla-mahalaya-to-feature-12-avatars-of-mahashakti-worshipped-in-12-months-in-bengal-143614|date=27 September 2019|language=bn}}</ref> [[Gandheswari]], Folharini Kali, Kamakhya, Shatakshi, Shakambhari, Parvati, Durga, [[Jagaddhatri]], Katyayani, Push Kali, Ratanti Kali, Sankatnashini, Basanti
Other Casts: Sriparna Roy, Debadrita Basu, Ushasi Ray, [[Manali Dey]], Roshni Tanwi Bhattacharya, [[Ditipriya Roy]], Sushmili Acharya, Sruti Das, Tiyasha Roy, Basabdatta Chatterjee
|-
| 2020 || Durga Saptashati Sambhavami Yuge Yuge|| ''Shweta Bhattacharya'' || Mahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Saptashati || Devi Mahisasuramardini,<ref>{{Cite web|title=দূর্গার রূপে দিতিপ্রিয়া, মহিষাসুরমর্দিনীর রূপে শ্বেতা, 'মহালয়া'র ভিন্ন প্রচেষ্টায় টেলি নায়িকারা|url=https://bangla.asianetnews.com/gallery/bengali-cinema/zee-bangla-comes-up-with-mahisashuramardini-mahalaya-2020-amid-pandemic-adb-qg4sc0#image2|date=4 September 2020|language=bn}}||</ref> [[Yogmaya]], Raktadantika, Kaushiki [[Mahakali]], Durga, Shaktakshi, Shakambhari, Bhima, [[Bhramari]]
Other Casts: Debadrita Basu, Tiyasha Roy, Sampriti Poddar, Ditipriya Roy, Ushasi Roy, Sudipta Roy, [[Swastika Dutta]]
|-
|2021 || Nana Rupe Mahamaya Shaktirupeno Shamasthita || ''[[Subhashree Ganguly]]'' ||Mahisasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Mahamaya ||[[Mahadevi]] Adyashakti Mahamaya, [[Devi]] [[Mahisasuramardini]],<ref>{{Cite web|title= মহিষাসুরমার্ধিনী রূপে শুভশ্রী গাঙ্গুলী, টেলি নায়িকারা দেবীর বিভিন্ন রূপের প্রচেষ্ঠায়|url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/subhashree-ganguly-will-be-seen-as-durga-in-zee-banglas-mahalaya-watch-teaser/|language=bn}}||</ref> [[Chamunda]], [[Kaushiki]], [[Parvati]], [[Chhinnamasta]], Kamalekamini, [[Dakshina Kali]], [[Annapurna]], [[Tripura Sundari]], [[Bala Tripurasundari|Bala sundari]]
Other Casts: Idhika Paul, Sriparna Roy, Shrabani Bhunia, Oindrila Saha, [[Tiyasha Roy]], Sweta Bhattacharya, [[Soumitrisha Kundu]], Susmita Dey,<ref>{{Cite web|title=মহিষাসুরমর্দিনী শুভশ্রী! দুর্গার নানা রূপে মিঠাই-শ্যামা-যমুনা; চিনতে পারলেন কি?|url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/pictures/zee-bangla-s-mahalaya-extravaganza-see-subhashree-ganguly-and-other-all-mahalaya-look-31632385841970.html|date=23 September 2021|language=bn}}||</ref>
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://zeebangla.zee5.com/}}
 
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 17 March 2026

Zee Bangla
CountryIndia
Broadcast area
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Maldives[1]
HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Language(s)Bengali
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channelsZee Channels
History
Launched15 September 1999
Former namesAlpha TV Bangla (1999–2005)
Links
WebsiteZee Bangla on ZEE5
Availability

Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

History[edit | edit source]

The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[2] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[3] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[4]

On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[5] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[6]

Current programming[edit | edit source]

Drama series[edit | edit source]

Title Premiere date
Amader Dadamoni 7 July 2025

Reality shows[edit | edit source]

Title Premiere date
Didi No. 1 Season 9 14 February 2022
Rannaghor 30 September 2024
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2025 6 September 2025

Former programming[edit | edit source]

Drama series[edit | edit source]

Animated series[edit | edit source]

Reality shows[edit | edit source]

Sister channel[edit | edit source]

Zee BanglaSonar[edit | edit source]

Zee BanglaSonar is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[10] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[11] It was formally known as Zee Bangla Cinema until 10 August 2025.[12] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[13][14]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Medianet warns infringement of channel rights will be met with legal action". SunOnline International. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT". Indian Television. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  3. ↑ Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ". bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Read know about Zee Bangla's Amloki". Tellychakkar. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bengali TV Serial Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram". NETTV4U. Retrieved 1 November 2025. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  9. ↑ "Zee Bangla's new fiction show 'Rajlakhsmi Kurukshetram' explores the unique concept of different cultural influences in a Bengali household". Zee.com. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel - Exchange4media". exchange4media. 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  11. ↑ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel". www.indiainfoline.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  12. ↑ "Zee Bangla Cinema is now Zee BanglaSonar". journalismguide.in. 11 August 2025. Archived from the original on 12 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "ZEE launches 24 hours Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema'". www.adgully.com. 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  14. ↑ "BARC week 46 : Zee Bangla Cinema replaces Colors Bangla". Indian Television. 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.

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