Zee Bangla

Indian television channel

Television channel

Zee Bangla

Country| India
Broadcast area|

* India
* Bangladesh
* Maldives[1]

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

Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

## History

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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]

On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.[4][5][6][importance?]

In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.[7][importance?] The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018.[8][9][10][importance?] In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.[11]

On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials.[12] Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.[13]

## Current programming

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### Drama series

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Title  | Premiere date

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Puber Moyna[14] | 24 June 2024
Amar Sangee[15] | 12 August 2024
Anandi[16] | 23 September 2024
Tui Amar Hero | 10 March 2025
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | 10 March 2025
Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022
Phulki | 12 June 2023
Parineeta[17] | 11 November 2024
Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023
Mittir Bari[18] | 25 November 2024
Duggamoni O Baghmama | 3 March 2025
Mithijhora | 27 November 2023

### Reality shows

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Title  | Premiere date

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Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022
Rannaghor | 30 September 2024
Dance Bangla Dance | 8 March 2025

## Former programming

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### Anthology series

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* Lockdown Diary[19]

### Drama series

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* Aamar Durga
* Agnipariksha
* Alo Chhaya
* Alor Kole
* Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
* Amloki[20]
* Andarmahal
* Aparajita Apu
* Ashtomi
* Bagh Bondi Khela
* Bhanumotir Khel
* Bhootu
* Bibi Chowdhurani
* Bikele Bhorer Phool
* Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
* Bokul Kotha
* Boyei Gelo
* Chaddobeshi[21]
* Chokher Bali
* Diamond Didi Jindabad
* Dweep Jwele Jai
* 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
* Kajol Nodir Jole
* Kanakanjali
* Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
* Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha
* Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi[22]
* Khelna Bari
* Khirer Putul[23]
* Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
* Kojagori
* Konya
* Kori Khela
* Krishnakoli
* Laalkuthi
* Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
* Malabodol
* Mili
* Mithai
* Mukut
* Neel Seemana[24]
* Netaji
* Neem Phooler Madhu
* Nokshi Kantha
* Paanch Dine Gappo[24]
* Pandab Goenda
* Phoolmoni
* Phirki
* Pilu
* Pratibimba[24]
* Premer Phande
* Raadha
* Raage Anuraage
* Raashi[25]
* 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

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* Bantul The Great
* Tenida

### Reality shows

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* Apur Sangsar[26]
* Dadagiri Unlimited
* Dance Bangla Dance
* Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla
* Mirakkel
* Randhane Bandhan
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2022

## Sister channel

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### Zee Bangla Cinema

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Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[27] It was launched on 23 September 2012.[28] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.[29][30]

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## External links

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* Official website

* v
* t
* e

Programs currently broadcast on Zee Bangla

Drama|

* Icche Putul
* Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha
* Jagaddhatri
* Phulki
* Neem Phooler Madhu
* Kon Gopone Mon Bheshechhe
* Alor Kole
* Mithi Jhora
* Mili
* Mon Dite Chai

Reality|

* Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla
* Didi No. 1
* Dadagiri Unlimited

Dubbed|

* Shree Krishna Leela

* v
* t
* e

Bengali language television channels in India

State owned|

* DD Bangla
* DD Tripura

General entertainment|

* Akash Aath
* Colors Bangla
* Desher Barta
* Jalsha Movies
* Sun Bangla
* Star Jalsha
* Zee Bangla
* Sony Aath
* Ruposhi Bangla
* Sangeet Bangla
* Tara TV

News|

* ABP Ananda
* Calcutta News
* Channel 10
* High News
* Kolkata TV
* News18 Bangla
* News Time
* Republic Bangla
* Tara News
* Zee 24 Ghanta
* RCTV Sangbad
* News Vanguard

* v
* t
* e

List of Bengali-language television channels

Bangladesh|

| State-owned|

| Standalone channels|

* BTV Dhaka
* BTV Chittagong
* BTV News
* Sangsad Television

|

Relay stations|

* BTV Khulna
* BTV Mymensingh
* BTV Rajshahi
* BTV Rangpur
* BTV Sylhet

General
entertainment|

* Ananda TV
* Asian TV
* ATN Bangla
* Bangla TV
* Banglavision
* Bijoy TV
* Boishakhi Television
* Channel 9
* Channel S
* Channel i
* Deepto TV
* Desh TV
* Ekushey Television
* Global Television
* Green TV
* GTV
* Maasranga Television
* Mohona TV
* My TV
* Nagorik
* NTV
* RTV
* SA TV

News|

* ATN News
* Channel 24
* DBC News
* Ekattor
* Independent Television
* Jamuna Television
* News24
* Somoy TV

Music|

* Gaan Bangla

Sports|

* T Sports

Children's|

* Duronto TV

Infotainment|

* Ekhon
* Nexus Television

Defunct|

* BTV World
* Channel 1
* Channel 16
* CSB News
* Diganta Television
* Islamic TV

India|

| State-owned|

* DD Bangla
* DD Tripura

|

General
entertainment|

* Akash Aath
* Colors Bangla
* Jalsha Movies
* Mahuaa Bangla
* Ruposhi Bangla
* Sony Aath
* Star Jalsha
* Sun Bangla
* Zee Bangla

News|

* ABP Ananda
* Channel 10
* High News
* Kolkata TV
* News18 Bangla
* News Time
* Tara News
* Republic Bangla

Music|

* Sangeet Bangla

Defunct|

* Bangla Talkies
* Dhoom Music
* Tara Muzik

United Kingdom|

* Bangla TV
* Channel S
* ATN Bangla UK
* Channel i Europe
* Channel 9 UK
* NTV Europe

United Arab Emirates|

* Peace TV Bangla

Canada|

* ATN Bangla (Canada)

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