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Colors Bangla
Colors Bangla, previously known as ETV Bangla, is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language.[1] It was launched in 2000 as ETV Bangla, owned by the Hyderabad-based ETV Network. It was later sold to TV18 and was rebranded under the Colors moniker.[2]
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Viacom18 |
| Sister channels | List
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| History | |
| Launched | 15 April 2000 (SD channel) 2 May 2016 (HD channel) |
| Replaced | ETV Bangla (2000–2015) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
History
The channel aired the Filmfare Awards East 2017.[3] The channel was re-branded under the Viacom18 Colors franchise on 1 April 2015. Colors Bangla started their HD channel from 2 May 2016 along with the HD versions of Colors Kannada and Colors Marathi. On 30 August 2021 6:30 PM IST, on account of Janmashtami it rebranded and introduced new graphics after almost 5 and a half years, where it is not only pink colour, but also with violet swoosh, and the wordmark 'Bangla' is now of white colour instead of red colour and the red colour is bordering the 'Bangla' wordmark. The channel changed its tagline to 'Notun Shopner Rong'.
Currently broadcasts
Fiction
| Premiere date | Serial | Adaptation of |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2022 | Pherari Mon | Kannada TV series Geetha |
| 28 November 2022 | Sohag Chand | Marathi TV series Sundara Manamadhe Bharli |
| 16 May 2022 | Tumpa Autowali | Kannada TV series Mithuna Raashi |
| 18 July 2022 | Indrani | — |
| 22 August 2022 | Canning Er Minu | |
| 6 June 2022 | Tumii Je Amar Maa |
Dubbed shows
| Premiere date | Serial | Dubbed from |
|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2022 | Sobar Boro Thakur Shoni | Hindi TV series Karmaphal Daata Shani |
| 24 October 2022 | Naagin 6 | Hindi TV series Naagin 6 |
| 12 September 2022 | Kena Bou | Hindi TV series Molkki |
| 18 April 2022 | Swapno Dana | Hindi TV series Udaariyaan |
Non-fiction
| Premiere date | Show |
|---|---|
| 17 October 2022 | Ranna Ghorer Goppo |
Formerly broadcasts
Fiction
| Serial | Premiere date | Last aired |
|---|---|---|
| Binni Dhaner Khoi | 31 August 2009 | 16 March 2013 |
| Byomkesh | 20 November 2014 | 14 November 2015 |
| Shubho Drishti | 1 January 2018 | 12 January 2019 |
| Jaahanara | 3 September 2018 | 30 August 2019 |
| Nishir Daak | 3 December 2018 | 21 March 2020 |
| Chirodini Ami Je Tomar | 29 July 2019 | 21 March 2020 |
| Mon Mane Na | 30 August 2021 | 5 June 2022 |
| Sona Roder Gaan | 24 January 2022 | 27 November 2022 |
| Sadhok Bamakhyapa | 15 January 2007 | 1 October 2016 |
| Sholo Ana | 10 August 2009 | 15 June 2013 |
| Roshni | 6 August 2012 | 16 February 2013 |
| Swayangsiddha | 17 September 2012 | 17 August 2013 |
| Aashar Alo | 7 January 2013 | 15 June 2013 |
| Hiyar Maajhe | 16 September 2013 | 13 December 2014 |
| Gouridaan | 15 April 2014 | 19 September 2015 |
| Hoyto Tomari Jonno | 15 December 2014 | 4 July 2015 |
| Maa Durga | 15 October 2016 | |
| Bhule Jeo Na Please | 5 January 2015 | 16 January 2016 |
| Aponjon | 6 July 2015 | 25 June 2016 |
| Tumi Ele Taai | 21 September 2015 | 5 March 2016 |
| Meera | 12 October 2015 | 15 October 2016 |
| Robi Thakurer Golpo | 19 November 2015 | 2 April 2016 |
| Sohaagi Sindoor | 18 January 2016 | 11 June 2016 |
| Naagleela | 7 March 2016 | 29 April 2017 |
| Bene Bou | 18 April 2016 | 24 June 2017 |
| Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | 9 May 2016 | 6 August 2016 |
| Taranath Tantrik | 13 June 2016 | 15 October 2016 |
| Rudrani | 25 July 2016 | 15 October 2016 |
| Dashi | 14 April 2017 | |
| Ki Kore Toke Bolbo | 17 October 2016 | 29 April 2017 |
| Pita | 1 May 2017 | |
| Resham Jhanpi | 13 February 2017 | 1 December 2018 |
| Mahaprabhu Shree Chaitanya | 1 May 2017 | 27 July 2019 |
| Roopkatha | 2 May 2017 | 28 January 2018 |
| Jhumur | 3 May 2017 | 31 December 2017 |
| Gachkouto | 26 June 2017 | 11 November 2017 |
| Kajallata | 29 April 2018 | |
| Manasa | 29 January 2018 | 29 August 2019 |
| Prothom Prothisruti | 5 March 2018 | 1 February 2019 |
| Satyameva Jayati | 30 April 2018 | 15 July 2018 |
| Aloy Bhuban Bhora | 14 May 2018 | 13 April 2019 |
| Mukhosher Aarale | 3 September 2018 | 7 June 2019 |
| Khanar Bachan | 14 January 2019 | 3 August 2019 |
| Arabbya Rajani | 31 August 2019 | |
| Kanak Kakon | 15 April 2019 | 21 March 2020 |
| Sasurbari Zindabad | 10 June 2019 | 30 August 2019 |
| Mangalchandi | 5 August 2019 | 21 March 2020 |
| Dutta and Bouma | 30 August 2021 | 23 January 2022 |
| Teen Shaktir Aadhar - Trishul | 10 July 2022 | |
| Mou Er Bari | 6 November 2022 | |
| Jay Jagannath | 22 November 2021 | 21 August 2022 |
| Basanta Bilash Messbari | 19 April 2022 |
- Aastha
- Annapurna
- Arakshaniya
- Aloukik
- Apur Kotha
- Arakshaniya
- Banhishika
- Barir Naam Bhalobasha
- Bhorer Khub Kache
- Bisharjan
- Bitore O Bahire
- Biyer School
- Dhup Chhaya
- Dui Prithibi
- Dutta Barir Chhoto Bou
- Durgeshnandani
- E Amar Gurudakshina
- Hushiyar Bangla
- Jaya
- Kacher Manush
- Khola Hawa
- Kokhono Megh Kokhono Bristi
- Krishnakoli Tarei Boli
- Lal Trikon
- Lukochuri
- Nana Ronger Dinguli
- Neelpori
- Niyoti
- Pala Badal
- Probhu Amar
- Rahasya Golpo
- Ranga Mathaye Chiruni
- Sabujer Deshe
- Shaanjhbela
- Shesh Theke Shuru
- Shishirer Shobdo
- Shonar Horin
- Shudhu Tomari Jonyo
- Soubhagyaboti
- Satin Kanta
- Shubho Bibaho
- Tithir Atithi
Dubbed series
- Adorer Chhowa
- Proloy theke Sristi — Mohakali
- Barrister Babu
- Sopoth Bhalobasar
- Debangshi
- Srijar Shwoshurbari
- Premer Agun
- Naagin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Kichhu toh Acchei: Nagin
- Ram Sitar Luv Kush
- Sobar Boro Thakur Shani
- Tontro Montro
- Chandrakanta
- Chena Ochena
- Pran Bhomra
- Shokti Astitver Anubhutir
- Bish
- Code Red
- Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
- Koboch Mahashiboratri
- Kotha Kahini
- Sri Sri Siddhidata Ganesh
Non-fiction shows
Mahalaya
Colors Bangla is hosting its Mahalaya since 2000. Various television and films actresses are seen in different forms of Maa Durga. Even various television actors are seen as Shiv, Vishnu, Brahmma, Mahishasur. It also shows dance performance where dancers will dance in a song welcoming the arrival of Goddess. It hosted its first mahalaya in 2000 and Dancer-Actress Sudha Chandran for the first time was seen as Mahishasuramardini.[citation needed]
| Year | Show Name | Cast | Mahishasuramardini story with Theme | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Debi Durga | Sudha Chandran | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2002 | Mahishasuramardini | Pulokita Ghosh | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2004 | Mahishasuramardini | Madhuporna Sen Barat | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2005 | Mahishasuramardini | Indrani Dutta | Mahishasuramardini story with various avatars of Devi Durga | Devi Mahishasuramardini and her various avatars |
| 2006 | Mahishasuramardini | Swastika Mukherjee | Mahishasuramardini story with Madhu-Kaitabh Badh, Raktabeej Badh and Shumbh-Nishumbh Badh | Devi Mahamaya, Kaushiki, Chamunda and Mahishasuramardini |
| 2007 | Mahishasuramardini | Soumili Biswas | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2008 | Mahishasuramardini | Debashree Roy | Mahishasuramardini story with Madhu-Kaitabh Badh, Akal Bodhon, Chanda-Munda Badh and Shumbh-Nishumbh Badh | Devi Mahamaya, Yogonidra,Kattayani,Kaushiki,Chamunda and Mahishasuramardini |
| 2013 | Jago Durga | Nusrat Jahan | Mahishasuramardini story with story of Devi Sati,Parvati,Uma and Mahamaya | Devi Parvati, Devi Sati, Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2014 | Durga Durgatinashini | Srabanti Chatterjee | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2015 | Mahishasuramardini | Payel De | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini [4] |
| 2016 | Durga Durgatinashini | Payel De | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Kattayani and Devi Mahishasuramardini [5] |
| 2017 | Asurdalani Durga | Payel De and Srabanti Chatterjee | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini (Combined Mahalaya of 2014 and 2016) |
| 2018 | Jayang Dehi | Aditi Chatterjee | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Chandika, Devi Maheswari and Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2019 | Jago Durga | Payel De | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Kattayani and Devi Mahishasuramardini(repeat telecast of 2016) |
| 2020 | Asubhonashini Durga | Payel De and Srabanti Chatterjee | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini (Combined Mahalaya of 2014 and 2016) Clippings of various avatar's Maa Durga of Payel De's Maa Durga serial was also shown [6] |
| 2021 | Nabarupe Mahadurga | Koel Mallick | Mahishasuramardini story with Nabadurga | Devi Shailputri, Devi Brahmmacharini, Devi Chandraghanta, Devi Kushmanda, Devi Skandmata, Devi Kattyani, Devi Kalratri, Devi Mahagauri, Devi Siddhidatri and Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2022 | Devi Dashamahavidya | Rituparna Sengupta[7][8] | Mahishasuramardini story with story of das Mahavidya | Devi Kali, Devi Tara, Devi Tripurasundari, Devi Bhuvaneshwari, Devi Bhairavi, Devi Chinnamasta, Devi Dhumavati, Devi Baglamukhi, Devi Matangi, Devi Kamala Other Casts: Shruti Das, Sanghamitra Talukder, Debolina Dutta, Adrija Roy, Rimjhim Mitra, Debadrita Basu, Sairity Banerjee, Titiksha Das, Aindrila Sharma, Dona Bhowmick. |
References
- ^ "Colors to take over ETV Bangla". The Times of India. from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ^ "ETV re-branding to Colors". from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Full coverage: Jio Filmfare Awards East 2017". The Times of India. from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Mahalaya Special on Television" (in Bengali). from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Colors Bangla to air Mahalaya special programme, Jayang Dehi" (in Bengali). from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ 'অশুভনাশিনী' রূপে শ্রাবন্তী এবং পায়েল (in Bengali). from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ মহালয়ার পূণ্য তিথিতে দেবী দুর্গা রূপে আসছেন ঋতুপর্ণা! (in Bengali).
- ^ Rituparna Sengupta as Devi Durga: মহালয়ায় প্রথবার মহিষাসুরমর্দিনী ঋতুপর্ণা! রয়েছে আরও চমক... (in Bengali). from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
External links
- Official website