Zee Bangla
Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali language general entertainment pay television channel owned by the Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
| 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 | |
| Founded | c. 1996 |
| Launched | 15 September 1999 |
| Founder | Subhash Chandra |
| Former names | Alpha TV Bangla (1999–2005) |
| Links | |
| Website | Zee Bangla on ZEE5 |
History Edit
The channel was relaunched 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]
Mahalaya Edit
| Year | Show Name | Cast | Mahishasuramardini story with Theme | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mahishasuramardini | Koel Mallick | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Ganeshjanani and Mahishasuramardini |
| 2008 | Mahishasuramardini | Parno Mitra | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2009 | Mahishasuramardini | Gargee Roychowdhury | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Parvati, Mahishasuramardini |
| 2010 | Mahisasurmardini Ayi Bhubonomohini | Subhashree Ganguly | Mahishasuramardini story with Akal Bodhon, Yogomaya and Abahayamangal | Devi Yogomaya, Chandika, Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2011 | Dasharupe Dashabhuja | Srabanti Chatterjee | Mahishasuramardini story with Dus Mahavdiya | Devi Sati, Kali,Tara, Shodashi, Bhubaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi,Kamala and Mahishasuramardini Srabanti Chatterjee was seen as Goddess Sati, Bhairavi, Matangi,Kamala and Mahisasurmardini. Few other actress were sen as other forms of Mahavidya |
| 2012 | 51 Satipith | Subhashree Ganguly | Mahishasuramardini story with various forms of Satipith | Devi Sati,Parvati,Mahamaya, Shayama Kali, Kamakhya, Ugrokali, Tripura Sundari, Shodashi, Joydurga, Bisalaxmi Monikorni. Other casts:- Srabanti Chatterjee as Sati, Kamakhya, Joydurga, Bisalaxmi Monikorni, Shyama Kali, Shodashi and Subhashree Ganguly was seen in other forms along with Mahisasurmardini and Mahamaya |
| 2013 | Jago Dosoprohoronodharini | Oindrila Sen | Mahishasuramardini story with various other forms | Devi Mahishasuramardini, Gouri, Jogonmata, Vaishnavi, Parvati-Kalratri, Chandi, Chamunda, Mahamaya Other casts:- Tumpa Ghosh, Basabdatta Chatterjee, Geetashree Roy, Mimi Dutta, Diya Mukherjee, Rupsha Chatterjee, Ipsita Mukherjee |
| 2014 | Mahisasurmardini | Tumpa Ghosh | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Mahishasuramardini |
| 2015 | Nabarupe Nabadurga | Koel Mallick | Mahishasuramardini story with Navdurga | Devi Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidhatri and Mahisasurmardini |
| 2016 | Matrirupeno | Indrani Halder | Mahishasuramardini story with various forms of Devi | Devi Mahishasuramardini, Parvati, Shatakshi, Durga, Kali, Annapoorna, Kalratri, Koushiki, Chamunda, Chinnamasta Other casts:- Shweta Bhattacharya, Nabanita Das, Kinni Modak, Prapti Chatterjee, Rupsha Mukhopadhyay, Ankita Mazumder |
| 2017 | Rupang Dehi Jayang Dehi | Indrani Halder | Mahishasuramardini story with Argola Stotram | Devi Parbati with Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Shiva, Kshyama, Dhatri, Swaha, Swadha and Mahisasurmardini Other Casts:Srabanti Chatterjee as Devi Paravti,Durga,Shiva,Kshyama,Dhatri,Swaha,Swadha Indrani Halder as Devi Mahisasurmardini, Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini |
| 2018 | Shaktirupeno | Ditipriya Roy | Mahishasuramardini story with various forms of Devi worshipped in various parts of Bengal | Devi Parvati, Baramchandi, Bhadu, Ranikini Kali, Bipttarini, Jogadya, Bonobibi and Mahisasurmardini Other Casts: Shreyashi Roy, Diya Mukherjee, Promita Chakraborty, Tiyasha Lepcha, Usasi Ray, Debadrita Basu |
| 2019 | 12 Mashe 12 Rupe Debibaran | Subhashree Ganguly | Mahashasurmardini story with various forms of Devi worshipped in 12 months of Bengal | Devi Gandheswari,Phalharini,Kamakhya,Satakashi-Shakambhari,Parvati,Durga,Jagadhatri,Kattayani,Poush Kali, Ratanti Kali, Sankatnashini, Basanti and Devi Mahisasurmardini Other Casts: Sriparna Roy, Debadrita Basu, Usasi Ray,Manali Dey, Roshni Tanwi Bhattacharya, Ditipriya Roy, Sushmili Acharjya, Shruti Das, Tiyasha Lepcha, Basabdatta Chatterjee |
| 2020 | Durga Saptashati Sambhawami Yuge Yuge | Shweta Bhattacharya | The Story of MahisasuraMardini and the 11th Chapter of Sri Sri Chandi: Devi’s Boon to the Gods for her future incarnations | Devi Mahamaya, Durga, Raktadandika, Vima, Bhramari, Koushiki Mahakali, Shakambhari-Satakshi and Yogmaya Other cast: Ditipriya Roy, Tiyasha Lepcha, Sudipta Roy, Swastika Dutta, Sampriti Poddar, Usasi Ray, Debadrita Basu |
| 2021 | Nanarupe Mahamaya | Subhashree Ganguly | The Story of Mahisasuramardini and various forms of Devi Adyashskti | Devi Annapurna, Chinnamasta, Lalia Tripurasundari - Bala Tripurasundari, Dakshina Kali, Kaushiki - Chamunda, Kamalekamini Other Casts: Sriparna Roy, Shweta Bhattacharya, Srabuni Bhuniya, Oindrilla Saha, Susmita Dey, Tiyasha Lepcha, Idhika Paul, Soumitrisha Kundu |
| 2022 | Singhabahini Trinayani | Subhashree Ganguly | The story of Mahisasurmardini and Devi Singhabahini | Devi Parvati, Chandika, Jagadhatri, Kushmanda, Joydurga, Kamakhya, Skandamata, Gandheshwari, Mahalaxmi,Mahasaraswati, Mahakali Other Casts: Shweta Bhattacharya, Idhika Paul, Sharly Modak, Megha Daw, Soumitrisha Kundu, Shinjinee Chakraborty, Rooqma Ray, Mohona Maity, Aratrika Maity, Anwesha Hazra, Sohini Banerjee |
Programming Edit
Sister channel Edit
Zee Bangla Cinema Edit
Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[13] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[14] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[15][16]
On account of Zee Bangla Cinema's 10th anniversary, the channel changed their logo by moving the word 'Cinema' to the top matching with the word 'Bangla' and a new set of graphics were introduced since its logo change on 15 October 2017.
References Edit
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- ^ Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, 'Aaj Likhenge Kal'". exchange4media.
- ^ "Zee Bangla dons new look". exchange4media.
- ^ "Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15". bestmediainfo. 16 June 2020.
- ^ "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ". bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel - Exchange4media". exchange4media. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel". www.indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "ZEE launches 24 hours Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema'". www.adgully.com. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BARC week 46 : Zee Bangla Cinema replaces Colors Bangla". Indian Television. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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External links Edit
- Official website