Colors Bangla

Indian general entertainment pay TV channel

Television channel

Colors Bangla

Country| India
Broadcast area| India
Bangladesh
Headquarters| Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Language(s)| Bengali
Ownership
Owner| Viacom18
Sister channels|

List

*     * Colors TV
* Rishtey Cineplex
* Colors Marathi
* Sports18
* Colors Gujarati
* Sports18 1
* Colors Gujarati Cinema
* Sports18 Khel
* Colors Rishtey
* Colors Bangla Cinema
* Colors Kannada
* Colors Kannada Cinema
* Colors Odia
* Colors Marathi Cinema
* Colors Infinity
* Colors Cineplex
* Colors Cineplex Bollywood
* Colors Super
* Colors Tamil

History
Launched| 15 April 2000; 24 years ago (15 April 2000) (SD channel)
2 May 2016; 8 years ago (2 May 2016) (HD channel)
Replaced| ETV Bangla (2000–2015)
Links
Website| www.colorsbangla.com

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]

## History[edit]

The channel aired the Filmfare Awards East 2017.[3] The channel was re-branded under the Viacom18 Colors franchise on 1 April 2015.[4][1][2] 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+1⁄2 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[edit]

### Drama series[edit]

Title  | Premiere date  | Adaptation of

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Pherari Mon | 7 November 2022  | Kannada TV series Geetha
Sohag Chand | 28 November 2022  | Marathi TV series Sundara Manamadhe Bharli
Ram Krishna | 10 April 2023  | Kannada TV Series Raamachari

## Formerly broadcasts[edit]

### Drama series[edit]

Title  | Premiere date  | Last aired

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Sadhok Bamakhyapa | 15 January 2007  | 1 October 2016
Sholo Ana | 10 August 2009  | 15 June 2013
Binni Dhaner Khoi | 31 August 2009  | 16 March 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
Byomkesh | 20 November 2014  | 14 November 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
Shubho Drishti | 1 January 2018  | 12 January 2019
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
Jaahanara | 30 August 2019
Nishir Daak | 3 December 2018  | 21 March 2020
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
Chirodini Ami Je Tomar | 29 July 2019  | 21 March 2020
Mangalchandi | 5 August 2019  | 21 March 2020
Dutta and Bouma | 30 August 2021  | 23 January 2022
Mon Mane Na | 5 June 2022
Teen Shaktir Aadhar - Trishul | 10 July 2022
Mou-Er-Bari | 6 November 2022
Basanta Bilash Messbari | 22 November 2021  | 19 April 2022
Jay Jagannath | 21 August 2022
Sona Roder Gaan | 24 January 2022  | 27 November 2022
Tumpa Autowali | 16 May 2022  | 31 March 2024
Tumii Je Amar Maa | 6 June 2022  | 4 February 2024
Indrani | 18 July 2022  | 9 April 2023
Nayika No.1 | 6 March 2023  | 2 December 2023

### Dubbed series[edit]

* Adorer Chhowa
* Barrister Babu
* Bish
* Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
* Chandrakanta
* Chena Ochena
* Choti Sarrdaarni
* Code Red
* Debangshi
* Gandhar Bakumari Amrapali
* Kena Bou
* Kichhu toh Acchei: Nagin
* Koboch Mahashiboratri
* Kotha Kahini
* Naagin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
* Pran Bhomra
* Premer Agun
* Proloy theke Sristi — Mohakali
* Ram Sitar Luv Kush
* Shokti Astitver Anubhutir
* Sobar Boro Thakur Shani
* Sopoth Bhalobasar
* Srijar Shwoshurbari
* Tontro Montro

### Reality shows[edit]

* Bigg Boss Bangla
* Bigg Boss Bangla 1
* Bigg Boss Bangla 2
* Ke Hobe Banglar Kotipoti (season 2)
* Rojgere Ginni

## Mahalaya[edit]

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

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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 [5]
2016 | Durga Durgatinashini | Payel De | Mahishasuramardini story | Devi Kattayani and Devi Mahishasuramardini [6]
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 [7]
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

Other Casts: Adrija Roy, Jasmine Roy, Tumpa Ghosh, Ushasi Roy, Devlina Kumar, Titiksha Das, Saoli Chattopadhyay, Shreema Bhattacharjee, Pallavi Dey

2022 | Devi Dashamahavidya | Rituparna Sengupta[8][9] | 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.

2023 | Debipuran | Koel Mallick and Rituparna Sengupta | Mixed Mahalaya of Nabarupe Mahadurga and Debi Dashamahavidya | Devi Shailputri, Devi Brahmmacharini, Devi Chandraghanta, Devi Kushmanda, Devi Skandmata, Devi Kattyani, Devi Kalratri, Devi Mahagauri, Devi SiddhidatriDevi 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.Adrija Roy, Jasmine Roy, Tumpa Ghosh, Ushasi Roy, Devlina Kumar, Titiksha Das, Saoli Chattopadhyay, Shreema Bhattacharjee, Pallavi Dey

## Sister channel[edit]

### Colors Bangla Cinema[edit]

Colors Bangla Cinema is an Indian pay television movie channel broadcasting in Bengali language owned by Viacom18. It was launched in February 2019.[10][11] Indian Super League (ISL) Season 10 is being broadcast on Colors Bangla Cinema with Bangla commentary.

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Colors to take over ETV Bangla". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
2. ^ a b "ETV re-branding to Colors". Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
3. ^ "Full coverage: Jio Filmfare Awards East 2017". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
4. ^ Dina, Arzoo (4 March 2015). "Viacom 18 extends Colors branding to regional ETV channels". mint. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
5. ^ "Mahalaya Special on Television" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
6. ^ "Colors Bangla to air Mahalaya special programme, Jayang Dehi" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
7. ^ 'অশুভনাশিনী' রূপে শ্রাবন্তী এবং পায়েল (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
8. ^ মহালয়ার পূণ্য তিথিতে দেবী দুর্গা রূপে আসছেন ঋতুপর্ণা! (in Bengali).
9. ^ Rituparna Sengupta as Devi Durga: মহালয়ায় প্রথবার মহিষাসুরমর্দিনী ঋতুপর্ণা! রয়েছে আরও চমক... (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
10. ^ "DDF Exclusive - Viacom 18 To Launch Soon "Colors Bangla Cinema" by Rename "The Office" Channel". DreamDTH - Technology Discussion Forums. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
11. ^ "Colors Bangla Cinema".

## External links[edit]

* Official website

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