Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | Zee Channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 September 1999 |
| Founder | Subhash Chandra |
| Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
| Links | |
| Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
History
The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi.[1] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[2]
On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.[3][4][5][importance?]
In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[6][importance?]The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[7][8][9][importance?] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[10]
On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[11] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[12]
Current programming
Drama series
| Title | Premiere date |
|---|---|
| Puber Moyna | 24 June 2024 |
| Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi[13] | 27 May 2024 |
| Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
| Phulki | 12 June 2023 |
| Neem Phooler Madhu | 14 November 2022 |
| Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023 |
| Diamond Didi Jindabad | 24 June 2024 |
| Mithijhora | 27 November 2023 |
| Malabodol | 8 July 2024 |
Reality shows
| Title | Premiere date |
|---|---|
| Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
| Randhane Bandhan | 20 May 2024 |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2024 | 2 June 2024 |
Former programming
Anthology series
- Lockdown Dairy [14]
Drama series
- Aamar Durga
- Agnipariksha
- Alo Chhaya
- Alor Kole
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
- Amloki[15]
- Andarmahal
- Aparajita Apu
- Astomi
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhootu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Chaddobeshi[16]
- Chokher Bali
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ek Akasher Niche
- Ekdin Pratidin
- Esho Maa Lokkhi
- Gouri Elo
- Goyenda Ginni
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Icche Putul
- Jamai Raja
- Jamuna Dhaki
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Jibon Saathi
- Jogomaya
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Joyee
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kadambini
- Kanakanjali
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Kar Kache Koi Moner Kotha
- Khelna Bari
- Khirer Putul[17]
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kori Khela
- Krishnakoli
- Laalkuthi
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Mili
- Mithai
- Mukut
- Neel Seemana[18]
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Paanch Dine Gappo[18]
- Pandab Goenda
- Phoolmoni
- Phirki
- Pilu
- Pratibimba[18]
- Premer Phande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Raashi[19]
- Rajjotok
- Ranga Bou
- Rangiye Diye Jao
- Ranu Pelo Lottery
- Rimli
- Saat Bhai Champa
- Saat Paake Bandha
- Sarbojaya
- Seemarekha
- Soudaminir Sansar
- Stree
- Subarnalata
- Tobu Mone Rekho
- Tomar Khola Hawa
- Trinayani
- Tumi Robe Nirobe
- Uma
- Uron Tubri
Animated series
Reality shows
Sister channel
Zee Bangla Cinema
Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[21] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[22] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[23][24]
