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| name = Hungama TV
| name = Hungama TV
| logo = Hungama TV.svg
| logo = Hungama TV.svg
| logo_size = 220px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2005
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2004|09|26|df=y}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2004|09|25|df=y}} (SD)
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| owner = {{Plainlist|
| owner = [[JioStar]]
* [[The Walt Disney Company (India)]]
| parent =
* [[Disney Star]]
}}
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| country = India
| type = [[Television Channel]]
| language ={{Plainlist|
| country = [[India]]
| language = {{Plainlist|
* Hindi
* Hindi
* Telugu
* Tamil
* Tamil
* Telugu
}}
}}
| area = India<br>[[Bangladesh]]<br>[[Nepal]]
| area = [[India]]<br>[[Nepal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|title=Explore Channels|access-date=13 July 2022|website=[[DishHome]]|archive-date=13 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713053921/https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|url-status=live}}</ref><br>[[Bangladesh]]
| network = [[JioStar]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India
| headquarters = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India
| sister_channels = [[Bindass]]<br/>[[Disney Channel India|Disney Channel]]<br/>[[Disney International HD]]<br/>[[Disney Junior India|Disney Junior]]<br/>[[Super Hungama]]<br/>[[UTV Action]]<br/>[[UTV Movies]]<br/>[[UTV HD (India)|UTV HD India]]
| sister_channels = [[Super Hungama]]<br>[[Disney Channel (Indian TV channel)|Disney Channel]]<br>[[Disney Junior (Indian TV channel)|Disney Junior]]
| website =  
| website =  
| online_serv_1 = [[Airtel digital TV]]<br>India
| online_chan_1 = SD
| online_serv_2 = [[Asianet Digital]]<br>India
| online_chan_2 = SD
}}
}}


'''Hungama TV''' is an Indian [[pay television]] channel aimed at children, mainly showcasing Japanese and Indian animated series. It was launched on 26 September 2004. The Hindi word "hungama" means 'ruckus' in English.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/utv-launches-hungama-tv/61180/|title=UTV Launches Hungama TV|work=The Financial Express|access-date=22 June 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Currently it is owned by [[Disney Star]], a subsidiary of [[The Walt Disney Company India]].
'''Hungama TV''' is an Indian [[pay television|television]] channel aimed at children, mainly showcasing Japanese and Indian animated series. It was launched on 26 September 2004. It is wholly owned and operated by [[Disney Star|JioStar]], a joint-venture between [[Viacom18]] and [[Disney India]]. The channel primarily airs Japanese kids [[animation]] with some other [[children's television series]] in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].


==History==
==History==
UTV and [[Ronnie Screwvala]] formed United Home Entertainment with 51% and 49% ownership interests, respectively. The company was formed to launch an Indian kids channel. It hired TAG for channel packaging. Chief Operating Officer Purnendu Bose was hired and was expected to hire 100 employees for the channel. Rs 100 crore was the expected initial investment with expectations of break even in three years. In September, 2004, Hungama TV started broadcasting as the first domestic kids channel in India.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bansal|first1=Shuchi|title=Hungama TV to fight for ad share|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hungama-tv-to-fight-for-ad-share-104040901069_1.html|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Business Standard India|date=9 April 2004|location=New Delhi}}</ref>
UTV and [[Ronnie Screwvala]] formed United Home Entertainment with 51% and 49% ownership interests, respectively. The company was formed to launch an Indian kids channel. It hired TAG for channel packaging. Chief Operating Officer Purnendu Bose was hired and was expected to hire 100 employees for the channel. Rs 100 crore was the expected initial investment with expectations of break even in three years. On 25 September 2004, Hungama TV started broadcasting as the first domestic kids channel in India.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bansal|first1=Shuchi|title=Hungama TV to fight for ad share|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hungama-tv-to-fight-for-ad-share-104040901069_1.html|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Business Standard India|date=9 April 2004|location=New Delhi|archive-date=16 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516103006/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hungama-tv-to-fight-for-ad-share-104040901069_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


In March, 2005, one of the UTV founders, Zarina Mehta became Hungama's head of programming. In early 2006, he was promoted to chief operating officer of the channel.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Adesara|first1=Hetal|title=Hungama TV COO Zarina Mehta|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k6/ms_media/zarina.htm|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Indian Television|date=27 May 2006}}</ref>
In March, 2005, one of the UTV founders, Zarina Mehta became Hungama's head of programming.{{citation needed|date=July 2025}} In early 2006, she was promoted to chief operating officer of the channel.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Adesara|first1=Hetal|title=Hungama TV COO Zarina Mehta|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k6/ms_media/zarina.htm|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Indian Television|date=27 May 2006|archive-date=16 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116120551/http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k6/ms_media/zarina.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


In July, 2006, [[Disney India]] acquired a controlling stake in Hungama TV from UTV Software Communications while also taking a 14.9% share in UTV.<ref>{{cite news|last=Leahy|first=Joe|title=Disney switches on to Hindi market|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1114f6f4-4347-11db-9574-0000779e2340.html|access-date=11 May 2014|newspaper=Financial Times|date=13 September 2006|author2=Sundeep Tucker}}</ref> In 2006, Disney acquired Hungama TV from UTV.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Ashish|title=UTV investment is long-term play|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/-utv-investment-is-long-term-play-108061801044_1.html|access-date=23 April 2014|newspaper=Business Standard|date=18 June 2008}}</ref>
In July, 2006, [[Disney India]] acquired a controlling stake in Hungama TV from UTV Software Communications while also taking a 14.9% share in UTV.<ref>{{cite news|last=Leahy|first=Joe|title=Disney switches on to Hindi market|url=https://www.ft.com/content/1114f6f4-4347-11db-9574-0000779e2340|access-date=11 May 2014|newspaper=Financial Times|date=13 September 2006|author2=Sundeep Tucker}}</ref> In 2006, Disney acquired Hungama TV from UTV.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Ashish|title=UTV investment is long-term play|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/-utv-investment-is-long-term-play-108061801044_1.html|access-date=23 April 2014|newspaper=Business Standard|date=18 June 2008|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402161323/http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/-utv-investment-is-long-term-play-108061801044_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


The channel started with both live-action and animated programming but, following the success of ''[[Doraemon]]'', gradually shifted its focus to solely animated programming.<ref name=Laun>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/sep/sep229.htm|title=Hungama TV banking on movies, four driver shows|date=21 September 2004|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/12801_Hungama-TV-to-focus-on-animation-now|title=Hungama TV to focus on animation now|date=28 September 2005|access-date=12 May 2018}}</ref> In 2013, Hungama started adding original Indian series as a part of a localisation strategy.<ref name=tvpost>{{cite news|title=Hungama TV gets new look, plans to add local shows {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/hungama-tv-gets-new-look-plans-to-add-local-shows/|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Television Post|date=10 October 2013|location=Mumbai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820121302/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/hungama-tv-gets-new-look-plans-to-add-local-shows/|archive-date=20 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The channel started with both live-action and animated programming but, following the success of ''[[Doraemon]]'', gradually shifted its focus to solely animated programming.<ref name=Laun>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/sep/sep229.htm|title=Hungama TV banking on movies, four driver shows|date=21 September 2004|access-date=28 December 2017|archive-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128121110/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/sep/sep229.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/12801_Hungama-TV-to-focus-on-animation-now|title=Hungama TV to focus on animation now|date=28 September 2005|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513152043/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/12801_Hungama-TV-to-focus-on-animation-now|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, Hungama started adding original Indian series as a part of a localisation strategy.<ref name=tvpost>{{cite news|title=Hungama TV gets new look, plans to add local shows {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/hungama-tv-gets-new-look-plans-to-add-local-shows/|access-date=24 May 2017|work=Television Post|date=10 October 2013|location=Mumbai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820121302/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/hungama-tv-gets-new-look-plans-to-add-local-shows/|archive-date=20 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In October 2021, it was announced that the channel would gain an HD simulcast, alongside a sister network named '''Super Hungama''', a rebranding of Marvel HQ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 October 2021|title=Breaking News: Disney Star India exits English general entertainment; Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere HD to go off air by November 30|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/10/disney-star-india-exits-english-general-entertainment-star-world-star-world-hd-and-star-world-premiere-hd-to-go-off-air-by-november-30/|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.bestmediaifo.com}}</ref> However on 30 November, the planned launch date of 11 December was then delayed to 1 March 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/disney-kids-to-launch-new-channel-super-hungama-on-1-march-220224?amp|title=Disney Kids to launch new channel ‘Super Hungama’ on 1 March|author=Indian Television|date=24 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022}}</ref> Hungama TV's sister, [[Super Hungama]], was officially launched on 1 March 2022, replacing Marvel HQ.{{fact|date=June 2022}}
In October 2021, it was announced that the channel would gain an HD simulcast, alongside a sister network named '''Super Hungama''', a rebranding of Marvel HQ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 October 2021|title=Breaking News: Disney Star India exits English general entertainment; Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere HD to go off air by November 30|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/10/disney-star-india-exits-english-general-entertainment-star-world-star-world-hd-and-star-world-premiere-hd-to-go-off-air-by-november-30/|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.bestmediaifo.com}}</ref> However on 30 November, the planned launch date of 11 December was then delayed to 1 March 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/disney-kids-to-launch-new-channel-super-hungama-on-1-march-220224?amp|title=Disney Kids to launch new channel ‘Super Hungama’ on 1 March|author=Indian Television|date=24 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|archive-date=24 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224201844/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/disney-kids-to-launch-new-channel-super-hungama-on-1-march-220224?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Hungama TV's sister, [[Super Hungama]], was officially launched on 1 March 2022, replacing Marvel HQ.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Disney Kids Network to launch new channel Super Hungama - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/disney-kids-network-to-launch-new-channel-super-hungama-118684.html |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228024944/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/disney-kids-network-to-launch-new-channel-super-hungama-118684.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
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==Controversy==
==Controversy==
A Hindi dub of the ''[[Crayon Shin-chan|Shin Chan]]'' anime started airing on Hungama TV on 19 June 2006, and it gained up to 60% of the channel's market share.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://corporate.disney.in/disney-companies/media-networks/kids-channels/recent-shows|title=Shin Chan on Hungama TV - Disney India|website=corporate.disney.in|language=en|access-date=2017-12-09}}</ref> There were complaints from parents over the main character's behaviour and the attitudes exhibited towards elders on the show, both of which were seen as a negative influence on children. This resulted in the [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]] banning further airing of the series as-is in 2008, and requiring the series to be re-edited and re-dubbed to remove the disrespect towards elders in order to air again on the network.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/india-bans-telecasting-of-shin-chan/151557.shtml|title=India bans telecasting of Shin Chan|website=www.merinews.com|access-date=2017-12-09}}</ref>
A Hindi dub of the ''[[Crayon Shin-chan|Shin Chan]]'' anime started airing on Hungama TV on 19 June 2006, and it gained up to 60% of the channel's market share.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://corporate.disney.in/disney-companies/media-networks/kids-channels/recent-shows|title=Shin Chan on Hungama TV - Disney India|website=corporate.disney.in|language=en|access-date=2017-12-09|archive-date=4 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104231713/http://corporate.disney.in/disney-companies/media-networks/kids-channels/recent-shows|url-status=dead}}</ref> There were complaints from parents over the main character's behaviour and the attitudes exhibited towards elders on the show, both of which were seen as a negative influence on children. This resulted in the [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]] banning the show in 2008, and requiring the series to be censored when fans made several requests to have it brought back.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/india-bans-telecasting-of-shin-chan/151557.shtml|title=India bans telecasting of Shin Chan|website=www.merinews.com|access-date=2017-12-09|archive-date=10 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210015511/http://www.merinews.com/article/india-bans-telecasting-of-shin-chan/151557.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 13 February 2026


Hungama TV
Logo used since 2005
TypeTelevision Channel
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
Nepal[1]
Bangladesh
NetworkJioStar
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerJioStar
Sister channelsSuper Hungama
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
History
Launched25 September 2004; 21 years ago (2004-09-25) (SD) [2]
Availability
Streaming media
Airtel digital TV
India		SD
Asianet Digital
India		SD

Hungama TV is an Indian television channel aimed at children, mainly showcasing Japanese and Indian animated series. It was launched on 26 September 2004. It is wholly owned and operated by JioStar, a joint-venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. The channel primarily airs Japanese kids animation with some other children's television series in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

History[edit | edit source]

UTV and Ronnie Screwvala formed United Home Entertainment with 51% and 49% ownership interests, respectively. The company was formed to launch an Indian kids channel. It hired TAG for channel packaging. Chief Operating Officer Purnendu Bose was hired and was expected to hire 100 employees for the channel. Rs 100 crore was the expected initial investment with expectations of break even in three years. On 25 September 2004, Hungama TV started broadcasting as the first domestic kids channel in India.[3]

In March, 2005, one of the UTV founders, Zarina Mehta became Hungama's head of programming.[citation needed] In early 2006, she was promoted to chief operating officer of the channel.[4]

In July, 2006, Disney India acquired a controlling stake in Hungama TV from UTV Software Communications while also taking a 14.9% share in UTV.[5] In 2006, Disney acquired Hungama TV from UTV.[6]

The channel started with both live-action and animated programming but, following the success of Doraemon, gradually shifted its focus to solely animated programming.[7][8] In 2013, Hungama started adding original Indian series as a part of a localisation strategy.[9]

In October 2021, it was announced that the channel would gain an HD simulcast, alongside a sister network named Super Hungama, a rebranding of Marvel HQ.[10] However on 30 November, the planned launch date of 11 December was then delayed to 1 March 2022.[11] Hungama TV's sister, Super Hungama, was officially launched on 1 March 2022, replacing Marvel HQ.[12]

Programming[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Hungama TV

Controversy[edit | edit source]

A Hindi dub of the Shin Chan anime started airing on Hungama TV on 19 June 2006, and it gained up to 60% of the channel's market share.[13] There were complaints from parents over the main character's behaviour and the attitudes exhibited towards elders on the show, both of which were seen as a negative influence on children. This resulted in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting banning the show in 2008, and requiring the series to be censored when fans made several requests to have it brought back.[14]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Explore Channels". DishHome. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "Star India launches Disney Kids Pack with new campaign - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  3. ↑ Bansal, Shuchi (9 April 2004). "Hungama TV to fight for ad share". Business Standard India. New Delhi. Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Adesara, Hetal (27 May 2006). "Hungama TV COO Zarina Mehta". Indian Television. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  5. ↑ Leahy, Joe; Sundeep Tucker (13 September 2006). "Disney switches on to Hindi market". Financial Times. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  6. ↑ Sinha, Ashish (18 June 2008). "UTV investment is long-term play". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Hungama TV banking on movies, four driver shows". 21 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  8. ↑ "Hungama TV to focus on animation now". 28 September 2005. Archived from the original on 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  9. ↑ "Hungama TV gets new look, plans to add local shows | TelevisionPost.com". Television Post. Mumbai. 10 October 2013. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  10. ↑ "Breaking News: Disney Star India exits English general entertainment; Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere HD to go off air by November 30". www.bestmediaifo.com. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  11. ↑ Indian Television (24 February 2022). "Disney Kids to launch new channel 'Super Hungama' on 1 March". Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  12. ↑ "Disney Kids Network to launch new channel Super Hungama - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Shin Chan on Hungama TV - Disney India". corporate.disney.in. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  14. ↑ "India bans telecasting of Shin Chan". www.merinews.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
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