Star Jalsha

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Star Jalsha
CountryIndia
Sloganচলো পাল্টাই (Let's Change)
Programming
Language(s)Bengali
Ownership
OwnerStar India
Availability

Star Jalsha is a Bengali language General Entertainment Television Channel based in India.[1] It is part of 21st Century Fox's STAR India network. Its programming includes a mix of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented, reality shows, shows on crime and telefilms. The channel also airs the latest Bengali films. The channel launched its HD feed on 14 April 2016.

The channel is also distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

History

Star Jalsha was officially launched on 8 September 2008.

On 17 June 2012, Star Jalsha unveiled a refreshed identity, featuring a new logo – a diamond star amidst a fictionalised event show titled Chalo Paltai (let’s bring a change).[2]

The characters Jhilik and Pari from the channel's serial Maa, Pakhi from Bojhena Se Bojhena, Kiranmala from Kiranmala and Baha from Ishti Kutum were popular with the audience.[3]

The channel also airs the Star Jalsha Awards to felicitate the characters and programs aired on the channel.[4]

Star Jalsha HD was launched along with Jalsha Movies HD on 14 April 2016, 'Poila Boishakh', the Bengali New Year. They are the first Bengali HD channels in India.[5][6]

Movies

The channel telecasts the latest Bengali movies under World TV Premiere property.

Awards/Special Programs

  • Bangla Cine Carnival
  • Telly Academy Award
  • Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards
  • Jaya Hey
  • Bangla Mirchi Music Awards

Programming

Programs
Mayurpankhi
Bajlo Tomar Alor Benu
Tekka Raja Badsha
Irabotir Chupkotha
Ke Apon Ke Por
Devi Chaudhurani
Fagun Bou
Bijoyinee
Ami Sirajer Begum
Mahapeeth Tarapith
Pratidaan
Joy Kali Kolkattawali

Formerly broadcast

References

  1. "Star Jalsa: No. 1 Bengali Entertainment Channel | Calcutta Music Blog". Calcuttaglobalchat.net. Archived from the original on 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. "Star Jalsha goes in brand refresh with new diamond star identity". Best Media Info. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  3. "Star Jalsha's Maa to wrap up with a dhamaka". The Times of India.
  4. "Star Jalsha awards break rating record". Sify. Retrieved 19 Apr 2011.
  5. "Star to launch HD versions of Bengali channels".[permanent dead link]
  6. "Star India to back its Bengali HD launch with aggressive marketing and adequate content".