Zee Bangla
| Zee Bangla | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Network | cable television network |
| Slogan | জীবন মানে জী বাংলা |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Picture format | 4:3 (SDTV) 16:9 (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | Zee TV |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 September 1999 |
| Former names | Alpha Bangla (1999-2005) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.zeebangla.com |
| Availability | |
Zee Bangla is a leading Bengali cable television channel in India. It is offered by Zee Network, part of the Essel Group.[1][2]
The first Bengali television channel in India,[3] Zee Bangla was launched in 1999 by Zee TV's chairman.[3]
It aired the comedy show "Raja and Gaja" before the show switched stations.[4]
Top 5 Bengali Channels[change | change source]
This is a list of top five Bangla channels in India as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) ratings.
| Rank | Channel | All Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 (20 - 26 February 2021) | ||
| 1 | Star Jalsha | |
| 2 | Zee Bangla | |
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | |
| 4 | Sun Bangla | |
| 5 | Colors Bangla |
Top 5 Bengali Programs[change | change source]
| Rank | Channel | Serial | TRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zee Bangla | Mithai | 5.3 |
| 2 | Star Jalsha | Desher Maati | 4.8 |
| 3 | Zee Bangla | Krishnakoli | 4.5 |
| 4 | Zee Bangla | Jamuna Dhaki | 4.5 |
| 5 | Star Jalsha | Mohor | 4.4 |
YouTube[change | change source]
It has its own YouTube Channel and becomes the 1st Bengali-content channel to cross 1 million subscribers.[5]
Currently Broadcast[change | change source]
Drama[change | change source]
- Pilu
- Khelna Bari
- Uma
- Gouri Elo
- Mithai
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy
- Laalkuthi
- Uron Tubri
- Jomuna Dhaki
Dubbed[change | change source]
- Jodha Akbar
- Mangalmoyee Santoshi Maa
Reality shows[change | change source]
- Rannaghor
- Didi No.1
- Dadagiri Unlimited
Former broadcast[change | change source]
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Seemarekha
- Raage Anuraage
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
- Joyee
- Stree
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bokul Kotha
- Premer Phaande
- Amloki
- Bhutu
References[change | change source]
- ↑ India Business Yearbook 2009. Vikas. 2009. p. 152. ISBN 9788125930860.
- ↑ Blumenthal, Howard J.; Goodenough, Oliver R. (2006). This Business of Television. BillBoard Books. p. 483. ISBN 978-0-8230-7763-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mehta, Nalin (2008). Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Aditya (17 September 2011). "Raja and Gaja No Problem". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla". YouTube.