Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
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| Country | India |
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| Broadcast area |
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| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language | 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.[2] It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.[3] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[4]
On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[5] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[6]
Current programming
Drama series
| Title | Premiere date |
|---|---|
| Amader Dadamoni | 7 July 2025 |
Reality shows
| Title | Premiere date |
|---|---|
| Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
| Rannaghor | 30 September 2024 |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2025 | 6 September 2025 |
Former programming
Drama series
- Aamar Durga
- Agnipariksha
- Alo Chhaya
- Alor Kole
- Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
- Amloki[7]
- Andarmahal
- Aparajita Apu
- Bagh Bondi Khela
- Bhanumotir Khel
- Bhootu
- Bibi Chowdhurani
- Bikele Bhorer Phool
- Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
- Bokul Kotha
- Boyei Gelo
- Chokher Bali
- Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
- Ek Akasher Niche
- Ekdin Pratidin
- Esho Maa Lokkhi
- Gouri Elo
- Goyenda Ginni
- Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
- Icche Putul
- Jagaddhatri
- Jamai Raja
- Jamuna Dhaki
- Jarowar Jhumko
- Jibon Saathi
- Jogomaya
- Joy Baba Loknath
- Joyee
- Kache Aye Shoi
- Kadambini
- Kanakanjali
- Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
- Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha
- Khelna Bari
- Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
- Kojagori
- Konya
- Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche
- Kori Khela
- Krishnakoli
- Laalkuthi
- Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
- Mili
- Mithai
- Mithijhora
- Mukut
- Netaji
- Nokshi Kantha
- Pandab Goenda
- Phoolmoni
- Phirki
- Phulki
- Pilu
- Premer Phande
- Raadha
- Raage Anuraage
- Rajjotok
- Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram[8][9]
- 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
- Bantul The Great
- Bhootu Animation
- Tenida
Reality shows
Sister channel
Zee BanglaSonar
Zee BanglaSonar is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[10] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[11] It was formerly known as Zee Bangla Cinema until 10 August 2025.[12] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[13][14]
References
- ↑ "Medianet warns infringement of channel rights will be met with legal action". SunOnline International. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ↑ "ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT". Indian Television. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change. Routledge. 2008. pp. 158–160. ISBN 978-1-134-06213-3. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets". Indian Television. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ↑ "দেশে বিজ্ঞাপনসহ বিদেশি টিভি চ্যানেলের সম্প্রচার বন্ধ". bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla broadcast resumes in Bangladesh without ads". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ↑ "Read know about Zee Bangla's Amloki". Tellychakkar. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ "Bengali TV Serial Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram". NETTV4U. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ↑ "Zee Bangla's new fiction show 'Rajlakhsmi Kurukshetram' explores the unique concept of different cultural influences in a Bengali household". Zee.com. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ↑ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel - Exchange4media". exchange4media. 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ "Zee launches 24-hour Bangla movie channel". www.indiainfoline.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ "Zee Bangla Cinema is now Zee BanglaSonar". journalismguide.in. 11 August 2025. Archived from the original on 12 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "ZEE launches 24 hours Bengali movie channel 'Zee Bangla Cinema'". www.adgully.com. 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ "BARC week 46 : Zee Bangla Cinema replaces Colors Bangla". Indian Television. 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2021.