Zee Ganga

Bhojpuri general entertainment channel

Television channel

Country| India
Network| Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Headquarters| New Delhi, Delhi, India
Programming
Language(s)| Bhojpuri
Picture format| 576i(SDTV)
Ownership
Owner| Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channels| Zee Biskope
Big Magic
History
Launched| 14 January 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-14) as Big Magic Bihar Jharkhand
15 August 2014; 9 years ago (2014-08-15) as Big Magic Ganga
14 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-14) as Big Ganga
20 September 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-20) as Zee Ganga
Replaced| Big Ganga
Former names| Big Magic Bihar Jharkhand
Big Magic Ganga
Links
Website| Zee Ganga
Availability
Terrestrial
D2M| 470-582MHz
Streaming media
DD Free Dish| LCN 16

Zee Ganga[1] is a Bhojpuri general entertainment channel. It was launched by Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) as Big Ganga in 2013 but later acquired by ZEEL and they rebranded it as Zee Ganga[2] in 2021. It is the only Bhojpuri channel on DD Free Dish which delivers original content for their viewers.[3][4]

## History[edit]

On 14 January 2013, Reliance launched a new Bhojpuri channel called Big Magic Bihar & Jharkhand.[5] Later on 15 August 2014, It was rebranded as Big Magic Ganga.[6] On 1 January 2016, it was again renamed to Big Ganga.[7]

In November 2016, ZEE acquired the two channels of RBNL - Big Magic and Big Ganga.[4] On 20 September 2021, the channel was rebranded as Zee Ganga with introduction of few original Bhojpuri fiction and non-fiction contents.[8]

## Former broadcast[edit]

### Original series[edit]

Premiere date  | Show name  | Last aired

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20 September 2021  | Shyam Tulsi | 29 July 2022
Mitwa
Kaniya Pradhan | 25 October 2022
Bandhan Toote Na | 18 November 2022
26 October 2022  | Acharava Chhati Maaike | 29 September 2023
14 March 2023  | Tikuli

### Acquired series[edit]

* Banoo Main Teri Dulhann
* Kasamh Se
* No. 1 Bahuriya
* Qubool Hai
* Kumkum Bhagya
* Tashan-e-Ishq[9]
* Maayka
* Zindagi Ki Mehek
* Kaala Teeka
* Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal
* Kehu Aapan Ba[10]
* Piyaa Albela
* Doo Duni Ke Paanch
* Gangaa
* B. D. O. Bitiya
* Sasural Wali Mai
* Begusarai
* Litti Chokha
* Vikram Aur Muncha
* Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal
* Police Files
* Geet Dholi
* Sajanwa Piyari Ke Rakhiha Laaj
* Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo
* Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey
* Misri - Rishtan Me Mithaas
* Satrangi Sasural
* Doli Armaano Ki
* Jogira Sa Ra Ra
* Tenali Rama
* Uran Chiraiya

### Music programming[edit]

* Big Top 20
* Chhapra Express
* Bhojpuriya Beats

### Horror/supernatural series[edit]

* Brahmarakshas
* Trikali – Abhishap Ya Vardan
* Naag Kanyaka
* Daayan
* Trikali – Abhishap Ya Vardan 2

### Mythological series[edit]

* Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
* Chakradhari Ajay Krishna
* Baal Krishna
* Santoshi Maa
* Mahadevi[11]
* Sankat Mochan Jai Hanuman
* Divya Shakti
* Jai Durga Maiya
* Nimiya Ke Darr Maiya
* Maa Shakti
* Hum Hai Bajrangi
* Grah Nakshatr Aur Aap
* Bhagawat
* Vishwas Ke Ooper Aastha
* Prabhu Se Preet Lagai
* Jai Bolenath
* Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav
* Mast Malang Bole Baba Ke Bam
* Bhakti Samrat
* Jai Sri Krishna
* Yantra Express
* Bhakti Sagar
* Ram Charan Sukh Dayi

### Reality/non-scripted shows[edit]

* Big Bahuriya
* Big Memsaab (season 1 to 8)
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bhojpuri[12]
* Mureta Maidaan[13]
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Rang Purvaiya
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Bhojpuri
* Hindustan Ka Big Star
* Roj Hoi Khoj (season 1 to 4)
* Entertainment Ke Mela
* Rasoi Ki Rani Season 4
* Chef vs Fridge
* Birha Muqabla
* Loksamrat Birha Ke Bahubali
* Raag Chunavi

### Comedy series[edit]

* Bagal Wali Jaan Mareli[14]

### Anthology series[edit]

* Ganga Gaurav

## Sister channel[edit]

### Zee Biskope[edit]

Zee Biskope is a Bhojpuri free-to-air movie channel launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.[15][16]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "ZEEL rebrands Big Ganga to Zee Ganga - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
2. ^ Bureau, Adgully. "ZEE's brand new Bhojpuri GEC – Zee Ganga launches with Original Bhojpuri". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
3. ^ "Big Ganga". LyngSat. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
4. ^ a b "ZEE Acquires Anil Ambani-Led Regional Channels Big Magic, Big Ganga". BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
5. ^ "RBNL launches Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand channel". Exchange4Media. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
6. ^ "RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'". Rediff. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
7. ^ "Big Magic Ganga rebranded as Big Ganga". BestMediaInfo. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
8. ^ "ZEE's Bhojpuri GEC, Zee Ganga, launches with a stellar line-up of original Bhojpuri content". MediaNews4U. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
9. ^ "Big Ganga announces two new winter shows 'Tashn-E-Ishq' & 'Qubool Hai'". Exchange4media. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
10. ^ "BIG Ganga to launch romantic drama Kehu Aapan Ba from 27 July". Mediabrief. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
11. ^ "Big Ganga brings a bouquet of content offerings this Sawaan". BestMediaInfo. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
12. ^ "Big Ganga gears up for four new show launches and two special festive line-ups". Medianews4u. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
13. ^ "Big Ganga Brings Bhojpuri Entertainment's Family Game Show". Adgully. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
14. ^ "Big Ganga Revamps content, brings in three hours of Bhojpuri prime-time". Exchange4media. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
15. ^ "ZEE Biskope opens as India's No.1 Bhojpuri channel". Adgully. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
16. ^ "Zee biskope becomes top bhojpuri channel in first week of its launch". Television Post.

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Key people|

* Subhash Chandra (Founder & Chairman)
* Punit Goenka (CEO of ZEEL)
* Pradeep Guha (former CEO of ZEEL)

Companies|

* Zee Entertainment Enterprises
* Zee Media Corporation
* Dish TV (Joint Control)
* Siti Networks
* Essel Propack (former)
* Mumbai FC (former)
* Zee Learn

Properties|

| Zee Entertainment
Enterprises|

| Subsidiaries|

* Zee Studios
* Zee Music Company

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Brands|

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* Zee TV
* &TV
* Zee Anmol
* Living Entertainment
* Big Magic
* Zee Cinema
* Zee Classic
* Zee Action
* Zee Bollywood
* Zee Anmol Cinema
* &pictures
* &xplor HD
* Zing
* Zee Café
* &flix
* &privé HD
* Zee Zest
* Zee Bangla
* Zee Bangla Cinema
* Zee Ganga
* Zee Biskope
* Zee Kannada
* Zee Picchar
* Zee Keralam
* Zee Marathi
* Zee Yuva
* Zee Talkies
* Zee Chitramandir
* Zee Sarthak
* Zee Punjabi
* Zee Tamil
* Zee Thirai
* Zee Telugu
* Zee Cinemalu
* India.com (joint venture)

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International|

* Zee World
* Zee Bollynova
* Zee One
* Zee Magic
* Zee Bioskop
* Zee Mundo
* Zee Alwan
* Zee Aflam
* Zee Nung
* Zee Phim

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Zee Media
Corporation|

| Subsidiaries|

* ZEE5

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Brands|

* Zee News
* WION
* Daily News & Analysis

Dish TV|

| Subsidiaries|

* d2h
* Zing Digital
* DishTV India

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Zee Learn|

| Educational institutions|

* Zee Institute of Media Arts
* Zee Institute of Creative Arts
* Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun

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Brands|

* Kidzee
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