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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India Bangladesh |
| Network | Cable Television Network |
| Slogan | Notun Chhonde Likhbo Jibon (Writing Life in New rhyme) |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | Zee 24 Taas Zee Talkies Zee Yuva Zee Vajwa Zee Chitramandir Zee TV Zee Marathi Zee Kannada Zee Telugu Zee Keralam Zee Tamil Zee Sarthak Zee Punjabi Zee Anmol Zee Gujarati Zee Ganga Zee Cinema Zee Anmol Cinema Zee Thirai Zee Picchar Zee Bangla Cinema Zee Cinemalu Zee Biskope Zee Café Zee 24 Ghanta Zee Business Zee 24 Kalak Zee Salaam Zee Hindustan Zee Action Zee Zest Zee Bollywood Zee Odisha Zee Rajasthan Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal Zee Bihar Jharkhand Zee News Zee 24 Gantalu Zee Classic Zee Sports |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 September 1999 |
| Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
| Links | |
| Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Bengal Digital (Bangladesh) | Channel 80 (SD) Channel 81 (HD) |
Zee Bangla is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as a part of the Essel Group.[1][2][3] It broadcasts Bengali programming, such as family dramas, comedies, reality shows, crime shows and telefilms. It was the first Bangla television channel in India which launched on 15 September 1999.[4]
History
It was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[5] It was the first Bengali-language television channel in India.[6]
It was renamed to Zee Bangla on 27 March 2005.[7] On 23 September 2012, Zee Bangla released its sister channel Zee Bangla Cinema as West Bengal's first Bengali movie channel.[8][9]
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.[10] The channel brand new identity was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[11][12][13] It is one of the largest Bengali channels by viewership.[14]
Current broadcast
Drama series
| Premier Date | Serial | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2021 | Rimli | Acropolis Entertainment |
| 24 July 2017 | Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni | Zee Bangla |
| 18 June 2018 | Krishnakoli | Tent Cinema |
| 13 July 2020 | Jamuna Dhaki | Blues Productions |
| 4 January 2021 | Mithai | Zee Bangla |
| 30 November 2020 | Aparajita Apu | Tent Cinema |
| 9 August 2021 | Sharbojoya | Blues Productions |
| 8 March 2021 | Kori Khela | Shashi Sumeet Productions |
| 12 April 2021 | Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy | Crazy Ideas Media |
| 5 October 2020 | Jibon Saathi | Blues Productions |
| 16 December 2019 – 6 August 2021 | Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay | Shashi Sumeet Productions |
Dubbed shows
| Premier Date | Serial | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| 16 April 2021 | Mangalmoyee Santoshi Maa | Rashmi Sharma Telefilms |
| 24 May 2021 | Sankatmochan Jay Hanuman | Peninsula Pictures |
Reality shows
| Premier Date | Shows | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2005 | Rannaghor | Zee Bangla |
| 16 December 2018 | Didi No. 1 Season 8 | |
| 22 May 2021 | Dance Bangla Dance Season 11 |
Upcoming broadcast
| Serial | Premier Date | Production Company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uma[15][16] |
|
Tent Cinema |
Former broadcast
Drama
- Aamar Durga
- Abiswasya
- Adbhuture
- Agnipariksha
- Agni Juger Padatik
- Alo Chhaya
- Amloki
- Andarmahal
- Asambhab
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Baksho Bodol
- Beauty Parlour
- Bedeni Moluar Kotha
- Bhalobasha Mandobasha
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhowanipurer Chaturjera
- Bhutu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bideshini Bodhu
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bishprantor
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Brishti Megher Akash
- Chaddobeshi
- Chorabali
- Chokher Bali
- Daibaddha
- Deep Jwele Jaai
- Devdas
- Devi
- Dhyatterika
- Dwiragaman
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar
- Ek Akasher Niche
- Ekdin Protidin
- Erao Shatru
- Esho Maa Lakshmi
- Football Creative Master
- Goyenda Ginni
- Goyenda Paribar
- Guest House
- Half Chocolate
- Hero
- Hiyar Majhe Creative Master
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Ingeet
- Iskaboner Bibi
- Jamai Raja
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Jharna Samayer Upakatha
- Jodi Prem Dile Na Prane
- Joyee
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Kadambini
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kanakanjali
- Kapurush
- Kashinath
- Ke Tumi Nandini
- Keya Patar Nouko
- Khela
- Khirer Putul
- Khona
- Khuje Beray Kacher Manush
- Kobe Je Kothay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kon Kanoner Phool
- Kono Ek Din
- Kothay Pabo Tare
- Labonner Sansar
- Mohona
- Mayurakshi Tumi
- Neel Simana
- Netaji
- Nil Chander
- Nilu Hazrar Hatya Rahasya
- Nokshi Kantha
- Paanch Dine Gappo
- Pandab Goenda
- Phirki
- Phoolmoni
- Prapto Bayeshkoder Janya
- Pratibimbo
- Premer Phaande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raaikishori
- Raashi
- Raat Bhor Brishti
- Raja & Gaja
- Rajjotok
- Rajpoth
- Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Rani Kahini
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Saat Number Atmahatya
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Safallya
- Sanghaat
- Sati
- Shashuri Zindabad
- Seemarekha
- Shyaola
- Soudaminir Sansar
- Spandan
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Sukh Thikana Baikunthapur
- Suryamukhi
- Swapath
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Tomosa Rekha
- Trinayani
- Trityo Purush
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
Animated series
Reality shows
- Apur Sangsar
- Atho Parinita Katha
- Banglar Sera Paribar
- Coffee & More
- Chena Mukh Achena Kotha
- Dadagiri Unlimited
- Dance Bangla Dance Junior
- Detective
- Didi Premier League
- Happy Parents Day
- Haun Maun Khaun
- Home Minister Bouma
- Ke Hobe Biggest Fan
- Khola Mone
- Ma Vs Bouma
- Mirakkel
- No.1 Didi Na Dada
- Rannaghor
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
- Sampurna
- Sona Bouthan
- Tumi Je Amar
Channels
| Channel | Category | SD/HD Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Zee Bangla | General Entertainment | SD+HD |
| Zee Bangla Cinema | Movies | SD |
| Zee 24 Ghanta | News |
References
- ↑ India Business Yearbook 2009. Vikas. 2009. p. 152. ISBN 9788125930860.
- ↑ This Business of Television. BillBoard Books. 2006. p. 483. ISBN 9780823077632.
- ↑ "Raja and Gaja No Problem". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla Salutes You On Its 20th Birthday". Zee News. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
- ↑ "ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT". www.indiantelevision.com.
- ↑ Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 9781134062133.
- ↑ "Zee channels to sport new logos". Business Standard India. 28 March 2005. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ "Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar". Zee News.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla makes a comeback with fresh content". Afaqs.com.
- ↑ "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises - Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, 'Aaj Likhenge Kal'". Exchange4media.com.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla dons new look". Exchange4media.com.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15". Bestmediainfo.com.
- ↑ "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ↑ "'কৃষ্ণকলি'-তে নিখিলের পাঠ চুকিয়ে 'উমা'-তে আবির্ভাব নীলের?". EI Samay (in Bengali). 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "ক্রিকেটপ্রেমী মেয়ের গপ্পো বলবে 'উমা', শুনবেন নীল ভট্টাচার্য্য!". Bangla Hunt (in Bengali). 8 July 2021.
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