Star Jalsha

Star Jalsha is an Indian Bengali language general entertainment pay television channel operated by Disney Star, a subsidiary of Disney India. It primarily broadcasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. It launched its own HD feed on 14 April 2016.

Star Jalsha

Country	India
Broadcast area	India Bangladesh
Network	JioStar
Headquarters	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Language(s)	Bengali
Picture format	1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner	JioStar
Sister channels	JioStar channels
History
Launched	8 September 2008 (2008-09-08)
Links
Website	Star Jalsha

History

Star Jalsha was officially launched on 8 September 2008 and is the first non-regional, non-Hindi and non-English channel of Star Network.^[1][2] This was Star India's second Bengali-language television channel of Star India after Star Ananda. In 2011, it was launched on the OSN platform in the Middle East.^[3]

On 17 June 2012, during a special event Cholo Paltai, it rebranded with a new diamond star logo and graphics for the first time since its launch.^[4] On 22 November 2012, the channel was launched in UK.^[5]

The channel launched its own high-definition feed, along with Jalsha Movies HD, on 14 April 2016.^[6] They were the first Bengali-language HD channels in India.^[7]

In 2018, Sagnik Ghosh became the head of the channel.^[8] On 17 February 2019, during a special event called Jalsha Doshe Dosh (Meaning Ten-on-Ten), on account of Star Jalsha's 10th birthday, the channel rebranded for the second time from a white logo with red accents to a red logo with blue accents. It also introduced new coloured graphics after almost 7 years, which are not red and white in the history of the channel, but predominantly turquoise blue with the hints of golden and yellow. The serials also no longer use their own logo. Instead, they use the Kohinoor font for the name of the serial in the cover picture of a particular serial. However, in recent past, the reality shows and events have featured their own logos in the channel with Star Jalsha's Bengali font Kohinoor Bangla.^[9]

On 2 October 2021, Star Jalsha, along with other foreign television channels that did not provide clean feeds, was temporarily suspended from broadcasting in Bangladesh.^[10] However, on 18 October 2021, Star Jalsha resumed broadcasts in the country with clean feed.^[11]

Current broadcast

Title	Premiere Date
	12 August 2024
	20 November 2023
	15 December 2023
	7 February 2022
	27 January 2025

Former broadcast

Drama series

• Aalta Phoring (2022–2023)
• Aay Tobe Sohochori (2021–2022)
• Adwitiya (2011–2012)
• Ardhangini (2018)
• Ami Sirajer Begum (2018–2019)
• Agnijal (2016–2017)
• Bhaktir Sagar (2024)^[12]
• Balijhor (2023)
• Bangla Medium (2022–2023)
• Behula (2010–2011)
• Bouma Ekghor (2022)
• Bhaggolokkhi (2020–2021)
• Bhoomikanya (2018–2019)
• Bijoyinee (2018–2019)
• Bodhuboron (2013–2017)
• Bodhu Kon Alo Laaglo Chokhe (2012–2014)
• Bojhena Se Bojhena (2013–2016)
• Boron (2021–2022)
• Bou Kotha Kao (2009–2012)
• Care Kori Na (2012–2013)
• Checkmate (2012)
• Chuni Panna (2019–2020)
• Debi Choudhurani (2018–2019)
• Debipaksha (2017)
• Desher Maati (2021)
• Dhrubatara (2020–2021)
• Dhulokona (2021–2022)
• Durga (2008–2010)
• Durga Durgeshwari (2019–2020)
• Ekhane Aakash Neel (2008–2010)
• Ekhane Aakash Neel 2 (2019–2020)
• Ekka Dokka (2022–2023)
• Falna (2021–2022)
• Gaaner Oparey (2010–2011)
• Gaatchora (2021–2023)
• Ghore Pherar Gaan (2012–2013)
• Gramer Rani Binapani (2021–2022)
• Gangaram (2020–2022)
• Godhuli Alap (2022–2023)
• Guddi (2022–2023)
• Guriya Jekhane Guddu Sekhane (2019–2020)
• Horogouri Pice Hotel (2022–2025)
• Icche Dana (2009–2010)
• Ichche Nodee (2015–2017)
• Irabotir Chupkotha (2018–2020)
• Ishti Kutum (2011–2015)
• Jai Kali Kalkattawali (2017–2019)
• Jibon Jyoti (2018)^[13]
• Jol Nupur (2013–2015)
• Kanamachi (2014–2015)
• Kapalkundala (2019–2020)
• Ke Apon Ke Por (2016–2020)
• Khelaghor (2020–2022)
• Khokababu (2016–2018)
• Khorkuto (2020–2022)
• Khukumoni Home Delivery (2021–2022)
• Kiranmala (2014–2016)
• Kora Pakhi (2020–2021)
• Kunjochhaya (2019–2020)
• Kusum Dola (2016–2018)
• Love Biye Aaj Kal (2023–2024)
• Meyebela (2023)
• Mahapeeth Tarapeeth (2019–2022)
• Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena (2009–2014)
• Mahanayak (2016)
• Mayurpankhi (2018–2019)
• Membou (2016–2017)
• Milon Tithi (2015–2017)
• Mohor (2019–2022)
• Mon Niye Kachakachi (2015)
• Mon Phagun (2021–2022)
• Nojor (2019)
• Ogo Bodhu Sundori (2009–2010)
• Ogo Nirupoma (2020–2021)
• Om Namah Shivay (2018)
• Phagun Bou (2018–2019)
• Potol Kumar Gaanwala (2015–2017)
• Pratidaan (2017–2018)
• Punyi Pukur (2015–2017)
• Prothoma Kadambini (2020–2021)
• Ramprasad (2023–2024)
• Roilo Pherar Nimontron (2011)
• Rakhi Bandhan (2016–2019)
• Swapno Udan (2017)
• Shob Choritro Kalponik (2015)
• Sedin Dujone (2011)
• Sokhi (2013–2014)
• Saanjher Baati (2019–2021)
• SandhyaTara (2023-2024)
• Shree Krishna Bhakto Meera (2021)
• Sanyashi Raja (2017–2018)
• Shaheber Chithi (2022–2023)
• Sreemoyee (2019–2021)
• Tekka Raja Badshah (2018–2019)
• Thik Jeno Love Story (2014–2015)
• Titli (2020–2021)
• Tunte (2023–2024)
• Tomader Rani (2023–2024)
• Tomay Amay Mile (2013–2016)
• Uraan (2024–2025)

Acquired series

• Devadidev Mahadev
• Radha Krishna
• Mahabharat
• Sita
• Ramayan^[14]
• Joy Gopal
• Mahaprabhu^[15]
• Oye Golu^[16]
• Sri Ramkrishna^[17]
• Super V^[18]

Reality shows

• 1000 Ghonta (2011)^[19]
• Ebar Jombe Moja (2019)^[20]
• Super Singer (2019–2023)

Sister Channels

Star Jalsha Movies

Star Jalsha Movies is a Bengali-language movie channel owned by Disney Star, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. Launched on December 16, 2012, it serves as a sister channel to the general entertainment channel Star Jalsha. The channel primarily broadcasts a wide array of Bengali films, ranging from classic cinema to contemporary releases.^[21]

Star Jalsha Josh

Star Jalsha Josh (or Jalsha Josh) is an upcoming Bengali language youth entertainment television channel from the broadcaster.^[22] It was originally planned to be launched on 1 December 2021, but was postponed due to issues involving the implementation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's New Tariff Order 2.0.^[23]

Reception

Within its launch of 3 years, Star Jalsha became the most watched Indian Bengali-language channel in April 2011.^[24]

References

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External links

• Official website