Zee Bangla

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

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

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]

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

Drama series

Title	Premiere date
Puber Moyna[14]	24 June 2024
Amar Sangee[15]	12 August 2024
Neem Phooler Madhu	14 November 2022
Anandi[16]	23 September 2024
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
Mithijhora	27 November 2023
Malabodol[19]	8 July 2024

Reality shows

Title	Premiere date
Didi No. 1 Season 9	14 February 2022
Rannaghor	30 September 2024
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2024	2 June 2024

Former programming

Anthology series

• Lockdown Diary^[20]

Drama series

• Aamar Durga
• Agnipariksha
• Alo Chhaya
• Alor Kole
• Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
• Amloki^[21]
• Andarmahal
• Aparajita Apu
• Ashtomi
• Bagh Bondi Khela
• Bhanumotir Khel
• Bhootu
• Bibi Chowdhurani
• Bikele Bhorer Phool
• Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
• Bokul Kotha
• Boyei Gelo
• Chaddobeshi^[22]
• Chokher Bali
• Diamond Didi Jindabad
• 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^[23]
• Khelna Bari
• Khirer Putul^[24]
• Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
• Kojagori
• Konya
• Kori Khela
• Krishnakoli
• Laalkuthi
• Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
• Mili
• Mithai
• Mukut
• Neel Seemana^[25]
• Netaji
• Nokshi Kantha
• Paanch Dine Gappo^[25]
• Pandab Goenda
• Phoolmoni
• Phirki
• Pilu
• Pratibimba^[25]
• Premer Phande
• Raadha
• Raage Anuraage
• Raashi^[26]
• 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

• Bantul The Great
• Tenida

Reality shows

• Apur Sangsar^[27]
• 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

Zee Bangla Cinema

Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.^[28] It was launched on 23 September 2012.^[29] It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.^[30][31]

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External links

• Official website