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'''Asianet''' is an Indian [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel operated by [[Asianet Star Communications]]. Asianet and its channels are owned by [[Star India]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Disney's $52.4 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox includes Star India too|date=2017-12-14|url=https://www.medianama.com/2017/12/223-disneys-acquisition-21st-century-fox-star-india-well/|publisher=Medianama|language=en|access-date=8 September 2020}}</ref> Wholly owned by [[The Walt Disney Company India]]. The channel's headquarters in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and its operates from [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. [[Asianet HD]] is the first full HD television channel in Malayalam.<ref name="asianetglobal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.asianetglobal.com/contactus |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-01-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112132430/http://www.asianetglobal.com/contactus |archive-date=12 January 2015}}</ref> | '''Asianet''' is an Indian [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel operated by [[Asianet Star Communications]]. Asianet and its channels are owned by [[Star India]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Disney's $52.4 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox includes Star India too|date=2017-12-14|url=https://www.medianama.com/2017/12/223-disneys-acquisition-21st-century-fox-star-india-well/|publisher=Medianama|language=en|access-date=8 September 2020}}</ref> Wholly owned by [[The Walt Disney Company India]]. The channel's headquarters in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and its operates from [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. [[Asianet HD]] is the first full HD television channel in Malayalam.<ref name="asianetglobal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.asianetglobal.com/contactus |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-01-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112132430/http://www.asianetglobal.com/contactus |archive-date=12 January 2015}}</ref> | ||
== Establishment == | == Establishment by Dr. Raji Menon == | ||
The channel was originally promoted by Dr. Raji Menon in | The channel was originally promoted by Dr. Raji Menon in 1993.<ref name=":16">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/finance/rupert-murdoch-s-grand-takeover-in-kerala-news-news-jegwlxfefhj.html|title=Rupert Murdoch's grand takeover in Kerala|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106163859/http://www.sify.com/finance/rupert-murdoch-s-grand-takeover-in-kerala-news-news-jegwlxfefhj.html|archive-date=6 November 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> In late 2006, Dr. Raji Menon partially pulled out of Asianet Communications, turning over control to [[Rajeev Chandrasekhar]] (Jupiter Entertainment Ventures).<ref name=":114">{{Cite news|url=https://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-36543120081117|title=Star buys majority in Asianet; forms JV with Rajeev Chandrasekhar|date=2008-11-17|work=Reuters|access-date=2019-07-27|language=en}}</ref> [[Star India]] bought a 51% stake in Asianet Communications and formed a joint venture with JEV in November 2008. In 2014, Star India took full ownership of Asianet Communications. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Establishment by Dr. Raji Menon in 1993 === | |||
Asianet Communications was the first entertainment television company in Malayalam. It was promoted by Dr. Raji Menon. | Asianet Communications was the first entertainment television company in Malayalam. It was promoted by Dr. Raji Menon. | ||
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===Rajiv Chandrasekhar Era (2006–2008) === | ===Rajiv Chandrasekhar Era (2006–2008) === | ||
In late 2006 Dr. Raji Menon partially pulled out of Asianet turning over control to [[Rajeev Chandrasekhar]]. At the time, Asianet was the leader amongst the Malayalam channels accounting for 35% of Kerala's total advertisement market. Chandrasekhar had acquired a 51% stake in the Asianet channels (Asianet, Asianet News, and Asianet Plus) through Jupiter Entertainment Ventures (JEV) in October 2006. While there was no official word from Asianet on the size of the investment, the figure is thought to range between INR 120–150 crore. The remaining 49% stake was still held by | In late 2006 Dr. Raji Menon partially pulled out of Asianet turning over control to [[Rajeev Chandrasekhar]]. At the time, Asianet was the leader amongst the Malayalam channels accounting for 35% of Kerala's total advertisement market. Chandrasekhar had acquired a 51% stake in the Asianet channels (Asianet, Asianet News, and Asianet Plus) through Jupiter Entertainment Ventures (JEV) in October 2006. While there was no official word from Asianet on the size of the investment, the figure is thought to range between INR 120–150 crore. The remaining 49% stake was still held by Dr. Raji Menon and Asianet MD K. Madhavan with Zee Group holding a small 3% stake. Madhavan continued as the MD of Asianet, while Chandrasekhar took over as the Chairman of the company. Asianet Communications soon launched its foray into Kannada and Telugu television industry with [[Star Suvarna|Asianet Suvarna]] and Asianet Sitara. | ||
===Star India Acquisitions (2008–2014) === | ===Star India Acquisitions (2008–2014) === | ||