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{{Infobox broadcasting network | {{Infobox broadcasting network | ||
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The company was founded by [[Indrani Mukerjea]] in 2007 through two companies, [[INX Media]] Pvt Ltd and INX News Pvt Ltd. | The company was founded by [[Indrani Mukerjea]] in 2007 through two companies, [[INX Media]] Pvt Ltd and INX News Pvt Ltd. | ||
In March 2009, chairman & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) [[Peter Mukerjea]] and founder & CEO Indrani Mukerjea left their management roles at INX Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://contentsutra.com/article/419-peter-and-indrani-mukerjea-stepping-down-from-inx-management/|title=Peter And Indrani Mukerjea Stepping Down | In March 2009, chairman & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) [[Peter Mukerjea]] and founder & CEO Indrani Mukerjea left their management roles at INX Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://contentsutra.com/article/419-peter-and-indrani-mukerjea-stepping-down-from-inx-management/|title=Peter And Indrani Mukerjea Stepping Down at INX; Pradeep Guha To Come Onboard As Consultant|publisher=contentSutra|date=2009-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Fresh-twist-Woman-allegedly-killed-by-TV-tycoons-wife-Indrani-Mukerjea-was-her-daughter-not-sister/articleshow/48680150.cms|title = Peter Mukherjea: Fresh twist: Woman allegedly killed by TV tycoon's wife Indrani Mukerjea was her daughter, not sister|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-indrani-mukherjeas-arrest-husband-peter-mukherjea-says-shocked-and-dumbstruck-1211129|title = Murdered Woman Was Indrani Mukerjea's Daughter, Not Sister: Police}}</ref> | ||
In August 2010, INX Media renamed itself 9X Media as part of a restructuring process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=27892|title=INX Media renamed 9X Media|publisher=afaqs!|date=2010-08-05|access-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919021822/http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=27892|archive-date=19 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was planned to be acquired by Zee Entertainment Enterprises in October 2017 for the cost of {{INR}}160 [[crore]], however the plan fell through in March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/zee-entertainment-fully-acquires-9x-media-and-inx-music/article9891227.ece|title=Zee to acquire 9X Media, its arms for ₹160 cr | In August 2010, INX Media renamed itself 9X Media as part of a restructuring process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=27892|title=INX Media renamed 9X Media|publisher=afaqs!|date=2010-08-05|access-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919021822/http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=27892|archive-date=19 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was planned to be acquired by Zee Entertainment Enterprises in October 2017 for the cost of {{INR}} 160 [[crore]], however the plan fell through in March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/zee-entertainment-fully-acquires-9x-media-and-inx-music/article9891227.ece|title=Zee to acquire 9X Media, its arms for ₹160 cr|date=2017-10-06|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=2017-11-18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/zee-terminates-9x-media-acquisition/articleshow/63334878.cms?from=mdr|title=ZEE terminates 9X Media acquisition|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In June 2020, the company shut down its English music network [[9XO]]. | In June 2020, the company shut down its English music network [[9XO]]. | ||
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*'''[[9XM]] :''' is the flagship channel of 9X Media. Since its launch in 2007, 9XM has been a prominent Bollywood music channel. 9XM airs the latest Bollywood songs interspersed with rib-tickling animation. Its popular animation characters include Bade Chote, Bheegi Billi and Betel Nuts. Bade Chote of Bakwaas Bandh Kar fame entertain viewers with their jokes and funny messages.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/27894_9XM-gets-into-licensing-and-merchandising-business | title=9XM gets into licensing and merchandising business | publisher=afaqs | work=afaqs news bureau | date=5 August 2010 | access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> | *'''[[9XM]] :''' is the flagship channel of 9X Media. Since its launch in 2007, 9XM has been a prominent Bollywood music channel. 9XM airs the latest Bollywood songs interspersed with rib-tickling animation. Its popular animation characters include Bade Chote, Bheegi Billi and Betel Nuts. Bade Chote of Bakwaas Bandh Kar fame entertain viewers with their jokes and funny messages.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/27894_9XM-gets-into-licensing-and-merchandising-business | title=9XM gets into licensing and merchandising business | publisher=afaqs | work=afaqs news bureau | date=5 August 2010 | access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[9x Jalwa|9X Jalwa]] :''' IT airs Forever Young Bollywood music songs. The Channel also features Bollywood movie trivia through a series of short format shows and vignettes. | *'''[[9x Jalwa|9X Jalwa]] :''' IT airs Forever Young Bollywood music songs. The Channel also features Bollywood movie trivia through a series of short format shows and vignettes. | ||
*'''[[9X Tashan]]:''' is the Punjabi Music Channel and a category leader since its launch in 2011. 9X Tashan, is targeted at free-spirited Punjabi viewers who take pride in everything related to Punjab.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://9xmedia.in/pdf/press_release/9XTASHAN.pdf|title=Super Hit Punjabi Music Channel to launch on 31st August 2011|publisher=9X Media|date=2011-08-30|access-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234823/http://9xmedia.in/pdf/press_release/9XTASHAN.pdf|archive-date=5 January 2012|url-status=dead | *'''[[9X Tashan]]:''' is the Punjabi Music Channel and a category leader since its launch in 2011. 9X Tashan, is targeted at free-spirited Punjabi viewers who take pride in everything related to Punjab.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://9xmedia.in/pdf/press_release/9XTASHAN.pdf|title=Super Hit Punjabi Music Channel to launch on 31st August 2011|publisher=9X Media|date=2011-08-30|access-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234823/http://9xmedia.in/pdf/press_release/9XTASHAN.pdf|archive-date=5 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/268701,9x-media-group-launches-punjabi-music-channel-9x-tashan.aspx | title=9X Media Group launches Punjabi music channel 9X Tashan | publisher=camapignindia.com | work=CI Team | date=31 August 2011 | access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[9X Jhakaas]]:''' is First Marathi Music Channel. Targeted at the confident and go-getter Marathi Music lovers, 9X Jhakaas airs Marathi film & non-film songs.<ref>{{cite web | *'''[[9X Jhakaas]]:''' is First Marathi Music Channel. Targeted at the confident and go-getter Marathi Music lovers, 9X Jhakaas airs Marathi film & non-film songs.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| url = http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/release/y2k13/sep/seprel31.php | | url = http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/release/y2k13/sep/seprel31.php | ||
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| archive-date = 29 January 2015 | | archive-date = 29 January 2015 | ||
| title = 9X Jhakaas presents Maha Ganapati Utsav | | title = 9X Jhakaas presents Maha Ganapati Utsav | ||
| date = 6 September 2013 | |||
| publisher = indiantelevision.com | | publisher = indiantelevision.com | ||
| access-date = 24 November 2013 | | access-date = 24 November 2013 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
*'''SpotboyE :''' A Bollywood News portal. The website celebrates Bollywood and is the destination for news, features and stories of Bollywood movies, stars and people associated with Bollywood. | *'''SpotboyE :''' A Bollywood News portal. The website celebrates Bollywood and is the destination for news, features and stories of Bollywood movies, stars and people associated with Bollywood. | ||
*'''9x Malayalam, 9x Tamil :''' Upcoming channels | |||
==Former stations== | ==Former stations== | ||
*'''[[9X (TV channel)|9X]]''' A general entertainment channel bought by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|ZEE]] and later shut down. | *'''[[9X (TV channel)|9X]]''' A general entertainment channel bought by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|ZEE]] and later shut down. | ||
*'''[[9XO]]:''' The company's contemporary English & International music channel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/apr/apr199.php | title=9X Media's intl music channel 9XO launches on 24 April | publisher=indiantelevision.com | work=IT Team | date=23 April 2012 | access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> It ceased broadcasting on 1 June | *'''[[9XO]]:''' The company's contemporary English & International music channel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/apr/apr199.php | title=9X Media's intl music channel 9XO launches on 24 April | publisher=indiantelevision.com | work=IT Team | date=23 April 2012 | access-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> It ceased broadcasting on 1 June 2020. | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:43, 16 May 2022
| File:9x Media logo.jpg | |
| Type | Music television network Entertainment news online venture |
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| Country | |
| Founded | 2007 by Indrani Mukerjea |
Key people | Pradeep Guha – Managing Director |
Former names | INX Network |
Official website | 9xmedia.in |
9X Media is the largest Indian music broadcaster operating 4 music television channels and a Bollywood news portal – www.spotboye.com. The four music channels are 9XM (Latest Bollywood), 9X Jalwa (Evergreen Hindi), 9X Jhakaas (Marathi) and 9X Tashan (Punjabi).
History[edit | edit source]
The company was founded by Indrani Mukerjea in 2007 through two companies, INX Media Pvt Ltd and INX News Pvt Ltd.
In March 2009, chairman & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Peter Mukerjea and founder & CEO Indrani Mukerjea left their management roles at INX Media.[1][2][3]
In August 2010, INX Media renamed itself 9X Media as part of a restructuring process.[4] It was planned to be acquired by Zee Entertainment Enterprises in October 2017 for the cost of ₹ 160 crore, however the plan fell through in March 2018.[5][6]
In June 2020, the company shut down its English music network 9XO.
Current stations[edit | edit source]
- 9XM : is the flagship channel of 9X Media. Since its launch in 2007, 9XM has been a prominent Bollywood music channel. 9XM airs the latest Bollywood songs interspersed with rib-tickling animation. Its popular animation characters include Bade Chote, Bheegi Billi and Betel Nuts. Bade Chote of Bakwaas Bandh Kar fame entertain viewers with their jokes and funny messages.[7]
- 9X Jalwa : IT airs Forever Young Bollywood music songs. The Channel also features Bollywood movie trivia through a series of short format shows and vignettes.
- 9X Tashan: is the Punjabi Music Channel and a category leader since its launch in 2011. 9X Tashan, is targeted at free-spirited Punjabi viewers who take pride in everything related to Punjab.[8][9]
- 9X Jhakaas: is First Marathi Music Channel. Targeted at the confident and go-getter Marathi Music lovers, 9X Jhakaas airs Marathi film & non-film songs.[10]
- SpotboyE : A Bollywood News portal. The website celebrates Bollywood and is the destination for news, features and stories of Bollywood movies, stars and people associated with Bollywood.
- 9x Malayalam, 9x Tamil : Upcoming channels
Former stations[edit | edit source]
- 9X A general entertainment channel bought by ZEE and later shut down.
- 9XO: The company's contemporary English & International music channel.[11] It ceased broadcasting on 1 June 2020.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Peter And Indrani Mukerjea Stepping Down at INX; Pradeep Guha To Come Onboard As Consultant". contentSutra. 10 March 2009.
- ↑ "Peter Mukherjea: Fresh twist: Woman allegedly killed by TV tycoon's wife Indrani Mukerjea was her daughter, not sister". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Murdered Woman Was Indrani Mukerjea's Daughter, Not Sister: Police".
- ↑ "INX Media renamed 9X Media". afaqs!. 5 August 2010. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ↑ "Zee to acquire 9X Media, its arms for ₹160 cr". The Hindu Business Line. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ↑ "ZEE terminates 9X Media acquisition".
- ↑ "9XM gets into licensing and merchandising business". afaqs news bureau. afaqs. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ↑ "Super Hit Punjabi Music Channel to launch on 31st August 2011" (PDF). 9X Media. 30 August 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ↑ "9X Media Group launches Punjabi music channel 9X Tashan". CI Team. camapignindia.com. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ↑ "9X Jhakaas presents Maha Ganapati Utsav". indiantelevision.com. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ↑ "9X Media's intl music channel 9XO launches on 24 April". IT Team. indiantelevision.com. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2015.