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India ratings: SAB surges ahead of STAR One
From Biz Asia. Posted June 21 2009, 12.34pm
Multi Screen Media's SAB TV has surged past STAR One in the second tier of general entertainment channels. Whilst Colors, STAR Plus and ZEE TV continue to compete for the numero uno slot in the first tier of entertainment channels, the race for the next position is on. (more)

India ratings: Colors stands clear at the top
From Biz Asia. Posted June 11 2009, 12.33am
Viacom-18's entertainment channel Colors continues its clear reign at the top in India, STAR Plus returns to number 2 and ZEE TV settles for 3, according to latest TAM data. (more)

India ratings: STAR Plus drops to 3, ZEE TV at 2
From Biz Asia. Posted June 3 2009, 10.26am
STAR Plus has suffered a decline in viewing figures in India, whereas ZEE TV has managed to come up trumps by moving inches away from the top spot. (more)

India ratings: ZEE TV in resurgent mode
From Biz Asia. Posted May 29 2009, 9.12pm
In the latest India ratings data supplied by audience measuring body TAM, ZEE TV has come up trumps with some impressive figures. (more)

ZEE TV to launch two new shows in June
From Biz Asia. Posted May 20 2009, 9.24pm
It’s the case of out with the old and in with the new for ZEE TV in June. The channel will be launching three new shows with old favourites ‘Saat Phere’, ‘Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann’ and ‘Dance India Dance’ making their exits. (more)

Another one bites the dust...'Saat Phere' to end
From Biz Asia. Posted May 6 2009, 6.38pm
ZEE TV is on a rampage to spruce up its primetime programming line-up, with the likes of 'Teen Bahuraniyan', 'Kasamh Se', 'Rakhi', 'Parivaar' and 'Maa' being axed in recent months. (more)

'Maa' to end on ZEE TV after just three months
From Biz Asia. Posted March 30 2009, 12.27pm
ZEE TV's early primetime show 'Maa' is set to end, according to reports out today. The show produced by Shakuntalam Telefilms' stars Amarr Upadhyay, Vineet Raina and Chitrapamaa and started barely three months ago. (more)

India ratings: ZEE TV gains; STAR Plus still top
From Biz Asia. Posted March 27 2009, 11.06am
In the latest round of India ratings, STAR Plus retains the top slot with a channel share of 26 per cent. However, its GRPs have fallen slightly to 311 in Week 12 from 322 in Week 11. (more)

Endemol to produce ladies show for ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted March 22 2009, 4.43pm
The makers of popular shows like 'Big Brother', 'Bigg Boss' and 'Laughter Challenge', Endemol India has readied a new comedy show to start on ZEE TV soon. (more)

Two more new shows on NDTV Imagine
From Biz Asia. Posted March 7 2009, 6.14pm
NDTV Imagine will be introducing two more shows on its UK/Europe beam later this month. (more)

'Kasamh Se' axed, 'Dulhann' saved on ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted March 6 2009, 2.01pm
There's been a u-turn of sorts with ZEE TV deciding to save 'Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann' from the axe, resulting in 'Kasamh Se' falling victim instead. (more)

Uncertainy surrounds ZEE TV's 'Dulhann'
From Biz Asia. Posted March 4 2009, 12.43pm
Reports today have suggested that ZEE TV will be axing it’s once numero uno show 'Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann' due to falling viewing figures. However, a report on TellyChakkar has hinted that a decline in ratings isnt just to blame but also the stars involved in the making of the soap. (more)

India ratings: 30 points between ZEE TV & Colors
From Biz Asia. Posted February 28 2009, 8.33am
With STAR Plus sitting firm at the numero uno position in India, eyeballs are on ZEE TV and Colors, which this week show just 30 points seperating the two channels. (more)

Three new shows on ZEE TV in February
From Biz Asia. Posted January 15 2009, 1.21pm
ZEE TV will be unveiling three new shows in February, it’s been confirmed. The biggest of the lot will be daily soap 'Maa', a story about the struggles of three siblings who find themselves stripped of the shade and protection of their mother's arms. (more)

India ratings: Colors egdes pass ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted January 6 2009, 2.11pm
Colors has triumphed yet again in the latest set of India TV ratings. According to TelevisionPoint, the Viacom18 owned channel has retained the number two position in the last week of December, despite being on par with ZEE TV in the previous week. (more)

ZEE & STAR set to start '09 with new shows
From Biz Asia. Posted December 27 2008, 6.44pm
ZEE TV and STAR Plus have announced the launch of several new shows to coincide with the new year, its been confirmed. In the UK, ZEE TV will be starting 'Choti Bahu' and 'Ranbir Rano' on Monday 12th January and Friday 16th January respectively. (more)

ZEE TV to launch two new dramas in January
From Biz Asia. Posted December 12 2008, 3.04pm
ZEE TV UK has confirmed it will be launching two new dramas in January. The channel has been struggling to find a slot in its primetime schedule to accommodate new offerings due to an overload of original shows. Currently ZEE TV has all original shows from 18:00 - 23:30 weeknights. (more)

Two ads banned on ZEE, Bangla and MATV
From Biz Asia. Posted December 6 2008, 10.47pm
Two seperate adverts broadcast on ZEE TV, Bangla TV and MATV have been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority. (more)

ZEE TV to don new look with return of soaps
From Biz Asia. Posted December 2 2008, 6.55pm
ZEE TV is marking the return of its daily soaps with a brand new look, come Monday (8th December). The new packaging branded 'Har Pal Banaye Ek Naya Rishta', which went live in India on Monday 1st December will be rolled out in the UK next week. (more)

TV Strike: Work resumes as decision reached
From Biz Asia. Posted November 25 2008, 1.53pm
An agreement has finally been reached between the Federation of Western India Cine Workers (FWICE) and TV producers in the month-long strike in India. Dinesh Chaturvedi, General Secretary, FWICE, confirmed to Exchange4Media that "the strike is off and the shootings, too, have resumed completely". (more)

ZEE Next shows to broadcast on ZEE TV UK
From Biz Asia. Posted November 23 2008, 4.00pm
With the India TV strike showing no sign of ending, ZEE TV UK has had to resort to temporary replacing its weekday primetime schedule of popular soaps with shows from sister channel ZEE Next. (more)

Sony TV responds to India producers strike
From Biz Asia. Posted November 11 2008, 3.40pm
Sony Entertainment Television Asia has become one of the first casualties amongst the UK Indian broadcasters to suffer from the ongoing producers strike in India. As revealed on BizAsia.co. (more)

STAR Plus becomes "distinct" leader
From Biz Asia. Posted October 23 2008, 4.27pm
The TV ratings war in India continues, with STAR Plus widening the gap from rivals Colors and ZEE TV to become the distinct leader. (more)

ZEE Muzic joins TV ratings body BARB
From Biz Asia. Posted October 13 2008, 10.24am
Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) will officially report the viewership ratings of ZEE Network's free-to-air channel ZEE Muzic, it was confirmed today. (more)

Colors takes number 2 slot from ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted October 10 2008, 11.16pm
Its done what other new entrants have struggled to do! After less than three months on-air, Viacom 18's entertainment channel Colors has taken the number two slot from old favourite ZEE TV, in India! (more)

Colors show rated India's new number one
From Biz Asia. Posted October 4 2008, 2.31pm
Viacom 18's Hindi entertainment channel Colors is jumping leaps and bounds each week in the highly competitive Indian TV market. After consolidating its position as the number three channel in India, Colors is now hot on the heels of taking over the number two slot from ZEE TV. (more)

ZEE TV to launch three new soaps to rival
From Biz Asia. Posted September 30 2008, 1.33am
ZEE TV has announced the launch of three new soaps, which it will use to combat the stiff competition it faces from fresh new rival Colors and the current market leader STAR Plus. (more)

Colors consolidates number 3 position
From Biz Asia. Posted September 25 2008, 11.13pm
India's latest entertainment channel is certainly making inroads by giving its closest rivals STAR Plus and ZEE TV sleepless nights! (more)

Colors to overtake ZEE TV from number 2?
From Biz Asia. Posted September 20 2008, 7.18pm
The recently launched entertainment channel Colors has had the highest share in the market since its launch, giving ZEE TV a run for its money. ZEE TV, which has been comfortably sitting at number two for the past year or so is facing stiff competition from Colors. (more)

ZEE TV axes 'Teen Bahuraaniyaan' for love story
From Biz Asia. Posted September 17 2008, 10.31pm
ZEE TV has confirmed it is axing 'Teen Bahuraaniyaan' in exchange for a romantic soap inspired by epic love tales 'Heer Ranjha' and 'Romeo Juliet'. The show titled 'Ranbir Rano' is produced by Shreya Creations and will take over the slot left vacant by 'Teen Bahuraaniyaan'. (more)

ZEE Next revamps; 'Jhoomein' moves to ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted September 4 2008, 11.42pm
ZEE TV's sibling ZEE Next is in revamp mode after a dismal performance in the all-competitive general Hindi entertainment market in India. Three shows are facing the axe and another moving to the flagship channel ZEE TV. (more)

ZEE TV axes 'Hadsaa'; extends 'Maayka'
From Biz Asia. Posted August 21 2008, 11.15pm
In a bid to spruce up its weekend line-up, ZEE TV has decided to axe its recently launched 'Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai...Hadsaa'. Confirming the news to TellyChakkar, ZEE TV Programming Head Ajay Bhalwankar says, "Hadsaa will be pulled off air for certain strategic reasons. (more)

Jade Goody leaves 'Bigg Boss 2' due to cancer
From Biz Asia. Posted August 20 2008, 12.46am
Jade Goody has left the Indian 'Big Brother' series, a couple of days it started after it was announced to her that she had been diagoned with cervical cancer. (more)

Colors successful run continues; sticks to No.3
From Biz Asia. Posted August 18 2008, 10.26pm
Newly launched Indian entertainment channel Colors has done what other new services have not been able to! Colors has further consolidated its position at number 3 in the all-important Hindi channels ranking, three weeks after its launch. (more)

Colors India's number 3 after just two weeks
From Biz Asia. Posted August 9 2008, 1.24am
India's newest Hindi entertainment channel Colors has fast become a superhit with viewers by grabbing a huge share of the market pie. In just two weeks of the channel launching, Colors has jumped two spots and grabbed the number three position in the exciting GEC space. (more)

Sindoora in ZEE TV's 'Dulhann' to be killed off?
From Biz Asia. Posted August 2 2008, 2.08am
The highly popular 'Dulhann Banoo Mein Teri' on ZEE TV is set for a huge shakeup as reports suggest the antagonist character Sindoora (Kamya Punjabi) could be killed off! A report in TellyChakkar said she could be killed by lead male protagonist Amar (Sharad Malhotra). (more)

STAR Plus commands 11% India market share
From Biz Asia. Posted July 31 2008, 12.04am
STAR Plus, India's leading Hindi entertainment channel has racked up 11% of the market share. This is the largest portion in this space, bigger than ZEE TV and Sony Entertainment Television Asia put together. (more)

INX Media to launch 9XM in the UK imminently
From Biz Asia. Posted July 9 2008, 5.20pm
INX Media's music channel 9XM is on course to launch in the UK on Sky Digital imminently. According to a source close to BizAsia.co.uk, a deal has been sought and the channel will join its flagship Hindi GEC 9X shortly. (more)

Punit Goenka replaces Guha as ZEEL CEO
From Biz Asia. Posted July 8 2008, 4.34pm
The news has been doing the rounds for several weeks...its now become official that Pradeep Guha has quit as CEO of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). Punit Goenka, whole-time director and network operating officer of the company, will replace Guha as ZEEL CEO with immediate effect. (more)

ZEE Next to launch in UK "within days"
From Biz Asia. Posted May 31 2008, 7.22pm
ZEE Network's second general Hindi entertainment channel, ZEE Next, is planning to launch on Sky Digital in the UK "within days". Since last weekend, ZEE Network UK channels have been flashing a "Coming Soon" promo consisting of the ZEE Next channel ID. (more)

EXCLUSIVE: EX-STAR Nick Thind joins 9X UK
From Biz Asia. Posted May 21 2008, 11.59am
Ex-STAR Vice President Nick Thind has joined the up and coming Hindi entertainment channel 9X, BizAsia.co.uk can exclusively confirm. He has been appointed as 9X UK's sales representative. 9X launched on Sky Digital in April, with an official roll-out of programming expected in June. (more)

STAR Plus increases gap with ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted May 20 2008, 11.11pm
The latest Indian TV ratings data has thrown up some interesting figures - STAR Plus and ZEE TV dominate the leader pack but with a gap widening between them. (more)

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with 9X on UK launch
From Biz Asia. Posted April 27 2008, 12.32am
9X will be launching in the UK on Sky Digital this Monday (28th April), the broadcaster has confirmed to BizAsia.co.uk. In an exclusive interview with us, Indrani Mukerjea, founder and CEO, INX Media Pvt Ltd, confirmed an initial test phase before switching to full programming. Q. (more)

UK launch for 9X to take place on Monday?
From Biz Asia. Posted April 22 2008, 7.20pm
One of India's most popular channels 9X could finally be making a splash into the UK on Monday (28th April). According to the DD News EPG for next week, data has been replaced with 9X show information. Other details for the channel remain ambiguous. It was revealed by BizAsia.co. (more)

Wedding fever 'Vivaah' to launch on ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted April 15 2008, 10.37pm
The wedding season is coming early on ZEE TV as it launches a brand new serial 'Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah' that is sure to lure in viewers. 'Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah' is in a Punjabi backdrop and is about a mother's inherent anxiety about finding a suitable match for her daughters. (more)

STAR Plus widens gap over ZEE TV in India
From Biz Asia. Posted April 13 2008, 3.12am
STAR Plus has consolidated its position as the nation's most watched channel, according to latest figures out this week. The latest TAM ratings data (week ended 5th April) show STAR Plus at 361 GRPs, well ahead of ZEE TV, which is at 232 GRPs. (more)

'Haadsa' to strengthen ZEE TV's weekends
From Biz Asia. Posted April 12 2008, 2.58pm
A new tri-weekly soap 'Haadsa' launches on ZEE TV next month to strengthen its Friday-Sunday output. (more)

INX Media's NewsX joins two platforms in India
From Biz Asia. Posted April 12 2008, 2.47pm
INX Media's recently launched NewsX has announced it has struck a deal with two platforms in India to garner extra eyeballs to its service. (more)

9X surges to fourth position in India
From Biz Asia. Posted April 8 2008, 4.25pm
INX Media's 9X has stormed into fourth position amongst Hindi General Entertainment Channels (GEC) in India. (more)

'Ardhangini' axe makes way for 'Saath Saath'
From Biz Asia. Posted March 21 2008, 1.27pm
As reported previously, ZEE TV will be axing 'Ardhangini', which has not performed as the channel hoped it would have. The latest twist is that the soap is being wound up quicker than intended because its lead actress has fallen ill. (more)

ZEE TV to axe 'Har Ghar Kuch Kehhta Hai'
From Biz Asia. Posted March 18 2008, 2.46pm
ZEE TV is pulling another one of its least performing shows 'Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai' to ensure it continues to lead the way in the Hindi GEC fight in India. (more)

Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show
From Biz Asia. Posted March 18 2008, 2.30pm
9X, the new general entertainment channel in India is launching a reality TV show, which like other reality TV shows will use the Bollywood-pulling power. (more)

EXCLUSIVE: ZEE Cine Awards return to London
From Biz Asia. Posted March 12 2008, 10.23pm
The coveted ZEE Cine Awards are returning to the UK, we can exclusively confirm. The annual glitzy event held each year at various cities around the world, is returning to London after the success it had in 2005. (more)

ZEE TV to launch 'Saath Saath' in 18:00 slot
From Biz Asia. Posted February 28 2008, 9.51pm
ZEE TV is launching yet another new soap to fill the weekday 18:00 slot from mid-March. 'Saath Saath' as the drama will be known, is produced by Dinesh Bansal who has old popular soaps like 'Basera', 'Kurukshetra' and 'Gharana' in his credits. (more)

'Rock-N-Roll' to replace 'Lil Champs' on ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted February 27 2008, 10.45pm
ZEE TV is launching a brand new reality TV show to replace the ever reliable 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Lil Champs' series, which comes to an end this weekend. 'Rock-N-Roll Family' is a dance based show, which spans across various generations. The show will be presented by 'Saat Phere' actor Sharad Kelkar. (more)

STAR Plus gets aggresive with 'Mahabharata'
From Biz Asia. Posted February 26 2008, 9.02pm
STAR Plus is taking its fight against with ZEE TV quite literally with the launch of action-packed mythological series 'Mahabharata'. (more)

Shah Rukh Khan to appear in Claim Today Solicitors advert
From Biz Asia. Posted February 20 2008, 3.52pm
Claim Today Solicitors, a provider of Personal Injury services in the UK have signed an exclusive endorsement and advertising campaign with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh will star alongside the existing faces of Claim Today Solictors (CTS) i.e. (more)

Uproar on ZEE TV show 'Lil' Champs' show
From Biz Asia. Posted February 17 2008, 11.11pm
There is outcry all over India, after a popular contestant on a talent show was eliminated. 10-year-old Aamir Hafiz, who was leading the pack of youngsters on 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs' last night, has been voted out of the show. (more)

Music channel establishes lead position in India
From Biz Asia. Posted February 12 2008, 2.33pm
INX Media's satellite-delivered music channel 9XM claims it has an unprecedented leadership position in only three months since its launch in October 2007. (more)

STAR, ZEE & Sony re-unite for Republic Day
From Biz Asia. Posted January 23 2008, 10.23pm
The three majors of Indian television STAR Plus, ZEE TV and Sony Entertainment Television Asia are reuniting for a special show to air on India's Republic Day this Saturday (26th January). (more)

Smriti Irani planning family show for ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted January 14 2008, 10.39pm
Actor-producer Smriti Irani is working on a family drama to be shown on ZEE TV, according to Telly Chakkar. The production house and the channel at present are busy with the casting of the actors for the show. (more)

9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels
From Biz Asia. Posted December 24 2007, 12.06pm
Newcomers into the Indian TV market - 9X and Bindass have begun eating to the shares of long-running channels like Sony Entertainment Television Asia, Sahara One, MTV and Channel V, according to latest data. (more)

Smriti Irani producing comedy for ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted December 8 2007, 10.29am
Smriti Irani is surely branching out. After moving away from STAR's 'Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', the actress-producer has been busy with work on other channels including Sony Entertainment Television Asia, 9X and NDTV Imagine. (more)

Smriti Irani enters ZEE TV 'Bahuraaniyan' soap
From Biz Asia. Posted December 4 2007, 8.31pm
Smriti Irani, a name synonymous with STAR Plus' 'Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' will now enter ZEE TV's popular show 'Teen Bahuraaniyan' as a massi. (more)

ZEE Next to launch in December in India
From Biz Asia. Posted November 29 2007, 9.11pm
ZEE TV's sibling general Hindi entertainment station ZEE Next is likely to launch in India on Monday 17th December, according to reports. ZEE Next is being targeted to a much younger audience compared to the flagship channel ZEE TV. (more)

New channel 9X opens to a mixed response
From Biz Asia. Posted November 26 2007, 8.37am
INX Media's new Hindi general entertainment channel 9X, which launched earlier this month has opened up to a bag of mixed numbers. (more)

Aruna Irani leaves ZEE TV soap 'Maayka'
From Biz Asia. Posted November 20 2007, 8.56pm
Veteran actress Aruna Irani has announced her departure from ZEE TV's popular soap 'Maayka'. According to Mumbai Mirror, Aruna's reason for exiting from the show is lack of time. (more)

Three channels bid for BCCI's IPL cricket
From Biz Asia. Posted November 19 2007, 8.57am
Three channels - ESPN STAR Sports, Sony Entertainment Television Asia and Nimbus have made their initial presentations towards the bidding process for the upcoming BCCI Twenty20 cricket series called Indian Premier League (IPL). (more)

ZEE TV wins 'Hindi Channel Of The Year' gong
From Biz Asia. Posted November 16 2007, 9.30pm
ZEE TV has pipped its rivals to bag the award for 'Hindi Channel Of The Year' at the Indian Telly Awards 2007. There was further good news for ZEE TV as its drama 'Kasamh Se's' Prachi Desai (Bani) and Ram Kapoor (Jai Walia) walked away with the Best Actress and Best Actor award respectively. (more)

ZEE's Indian Cricket League teams confirmed
From Biz Asia. Posted November 14 2007, 11.32pm
The much awaited Indian Cricket League (ICL) have named the players of the six teams that will compete in its first tournament starting Friday 30th November at Panchkula near Chandigarh. (more)

INX Network to launch channel in India this month
From Biz Asia. Posted November 1 2007, 8.08am
The INX Network will launch its flagship Hindi general entertainment channel, 9X, on Monday 12th November. 9X will use a combination of powerful storytelling and international production values to connect with the evolving sensibilities of the families of India today. (more)

ZEE TV rivals STAR with own awards show
From Biz Asia. Posted October 29 2007, 9.06pm
ZEE TV is celebrating the success of its shows by launching an annual awards ceremony to rival STAR Plus' 'Parivaar Awards'. The ZEE TV version called 'ZEE Rishton Ka Utsav Awards', which was recorded last weekend at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, will air on Diwali weekend. (more)

ZEE UK 'News' shifted to make way for drama
From Biz Asia. Posted October 21 2007, 1.11am
ZEE TV UK has been in the process of adding original shows in various day parts to attract new viewers. To consolidate this strategy further, ZEE TV's weeknight daily bulletin, which currently occupies the 19:00 slot, will be shifted to 18:30 (same time as weekend). (more)

ZEE TV postpones "unready" serial 'Ardhangini'
From Biz Asia. Posted October 19 2007, 9.09am
ZEE TV shocked the producers Kinnari and Jay Mehta of its soon-to-launch serial 'Ardhangini' when it was pulled off the air in the last minute. (more)

Now...STAR Plus to do 'Lil Champs' to rival ZEE
From Biz Asia. Posted October 17 2007, 8.44am
STAR Plus will be launching its own version of 'Lil Champs', to rival the ZEE TV show, which starts this weekend. (more)

'Dulha' Sharad to leave popular ZEE TV drama
From Biz Asia. Posted October 14 2007, 12.59am
Sharad Malhotra better known as Sagar in ZEE TV's ever popular series 'Dulhann Banoo Mein Teri' is quitting over several reasons. Reports in Indian press suggest Sharad was becoming quite demanding, which was causing rifts between him, the producers of the drama and the broadcaster ZEE TV. (more)

ZEE-STAR 'Antakshari' war of words over!
From Biz Asia. Posted October 9 2007, 9.47pm
The Bombay high court, in a verdict on the ZEE TV versus STAR TV battle over the latter's music show 'Antakshari — The Great Challenge', restrained STAR from "passing off" its popular programme as the original 'Antakshari'. (more)

ZEE Cinema in trouble over "violent" movie
From Biz Asia. Posted October 9 2007, 9.22pm
Media regulator Ofcom has given ZEE Cinema a telling off over "violent" scenes it broadcast during the day in the movie 'Ek Ajnabee' in May. A viewer expressed her concerns to Ofcom stating she was shocked along with her nephews at watching such a violent film during the afternoon at the weekend. (more)

ZEE TV axes troubled show 'Mamta'
From Biz Asia. Posted September 22 2007, 8.12pm
ZEE TV has confirmed that it will be axing its troubled daily soap 'Mamta'. It was reported earlier this month that the channel had decided to drop its female protagonist Narayani Shastri/from the soap due to her demanding ways. (more)

Narayani facing chop from ZEE TV soap 'Mamta'?
From Biz Asia. Posted September 11 2007, 12.31am
Lead actress of ZEE TV's low budget soap 'Mamta', Narayani Shastri, could be on her way out, if reports are to be believed. Mumbai Mirror is reporting that Narayani is being sacked from the show after producers became fed-up of her tantrums. (more)

New ZEE Network channel branding revealed
From Biz Asia. Posted September 3 2007, 10.47pm
The branding of ZEE Network's youth orientated channel ZEE Next has officially been revealed. ZEE Next will be the second general entertainment channel (GEC) in the ZEE bouquet beside ZEE TV, the current flagship service. ZEE Next will carry the tagline "Dil Wahi, Dhadkan Nayi". (more)

Laloo Prasad appears on 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'
From Biz Asia. Posted August 27 2007, 10.54am
Indian politician (Union Minister for Railways) Laloo Prasad Yadav has agreed to appear on ZEE TV's hit show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Challenge 2007', according to Mumbai Mirror. However, before he accepted the offer, he made sure the contestants would only wear Indian attire. (more)

ZEE Astitva Awards 2007 in September
From Biz Asia. Posted August 23 2007, 12.12am
ZEE Network's annual woman recognition - ZEE Astitva Awards return next month. The awards, which celebrate the spirit of woman achievers is now in its third succesive year. (more)

ZEE TV brings 'Habitat' show in the UK
From Biz Asia. Posted August 20 2007, 9.20am
ZEE Network's Dubai based property and lifestyle show 'Habitat', which focuses on real estate development, design and home financing across the Middle East, is now being screened on ZEE TV UK. The programme first went live on Sunday 12th August at 22:00. (more)

ZEE TV drops matinees for "original shows"
From Biz Asia. Posted August 14 2007, 9.20pm
In a bid to offer more original programming during the day and bring in newer audiences, ZEE TV has revamped its daytime schedule from September. (more)

ZEE TV's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' gains record ratings
From Biz Asia. Posted July 28 2007, 10.46am
ZEE TV is celebrating after its show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Challenge 2007' hit a record ratings high last week. It scored a rating of 8.4 TVRs on Saturday 21st July 21 (featuring Salman Khan) and 5.8 TVRs on Friday 20th July. (more)

ZEE TV's 'Sinndoor' to be dubbed & aired in China
From Biz Asia. Posted July 26 2007, 10.21pm
ZEE TV's soap 'Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka' will be dubbed into Chinese and broadcast in China, according to The Times Of India. This will be the first Indian show to be dubbed in Chinese and shown in China. Its been over two months since 'Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka' disappeared from ZEE TV UK screens. (more)

ZEEL Q1 results show impressive figures
From Biz Asia. Posted July 18 2007, 9.13am
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has reported its first quarter consolidated revenues of Rs 3,916 million, representing a 35 per cent growth over the corresponding period in the previous fiscal. The consolidated operating profit stood at Rs 1,197 million. (more)

ZEE TV's sibling station to launch in India
From Biz Asia. Posted July 13 2007, 12.35am
It was confirmed earlier this year that ZEE Network will be launching a sister station to its flagship ZEE TV service. Today, ZEE Network officials have announced the sibling tentatively titled ZEE Next (as revealed on BizAsia.co.uk this year) will be going live in September in India. (more)

Ashwini Yardi quits ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted July 7 2007, 12.38pm
ZEE TV India's Programming Head Ashwini Yardi has quit to join CNBC-TV 18. According to sources, she put in her papers about two weeks ago and is currently serving her notice period. (more)

Rajshri.com signs NDTV, Zoom & ZEE content
From Biz Asia. Posted June 29 2007, 10.24pm
Rajshri.com has signed up content deals with three major Indian broadcasters to stream on it online portal. News channel NDTV, entertainment channels Zoom TV and ZEE TV have all supplied hours of material, which will be available to download via Rajshri's website. (more)

Sony TV to revamp declining prime-time
From Biz Asia. Posted June 29 2007, 1.05am
Sony Entertainment Television Asia is closely observing its waning weekday prime-time schedule by launching a slew of new shows. (more)

ZEE TV increases original programming output
From Biz Asia. Posted June 18 2007, 9.12pm
To avoid any sort of viewer fatigue setting in, ZEE TV is constantly reviewing its programming with the launch of many new shows in the last few months and July is no different. (more)

New shows throw good figures for STAR Plus
From Biz Asia. Posted June 18 2007, 9.06am
STAR Plus has faced some heat from its nearest rival ZEE TV lately but with the introduction of new shows in place, STAR Plus is now fighting back. (more)

Ismail Darbar's words cause a stir on ZEE show
From Biz Asia. Posted June 16 2007, 11.28am
Ismail Durbar has done it again. He has ended up insulting one more legend of the music world on ZEE TV's talent hunt show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'. In the episode being shown tonight in India (tomorrow in the UK), Ismail targets composing genius Khayyam by challenging his decision. (more)

Media goes ga ga over movie 'Awarapan'
From Biz Asia. Posted June 3 2007, 7.58pm
On the 29th of June, three blockbuster movies (Apne, Aap Ka Suroor and Awarapan) will clash at the box office, however one, which is fast becoming a firm favourite amongst the media in the UK and abroad is Mahesh Bhatt's 'Awarapan' starring Emran Hashmi and Shreya Saran. (more)

Nimbus "scraps" Afro-Asia Cup cricket
From Biz Asia. Posted May 31 2007, 8.54am
After ZEE TV breaking away from its five-year Indian cricket deal for matches played outside India, Nimbus too looks to have gone the same way. (more)

Another 'Antakshari' host bites the dust!
From Biz Asia. Posted May 26 2007, 1.15am
ZEE TV's 'Antakshari' is changing host for the second time! After the sudden departure of comedian Sunil Pal, the current host Karan Oberoi was roped in to front the children's special series on air at present. (more)

New reality TV show hunts football star
From Biz Asia. Posted May 24 2007, 1.01am
Buoyed by the success of 'Cricket Star', the reality programme on cricket launched last October, its producer are planning to encore with football this time. (more)

ZEE TV to launch real-life underworld show
From Biz Asia. Posted May 20 2007, 12.03am
ZEE TV will be launching a show featuring the real-life going ons in the underworld gangster world. The programme titled 'Don' will be fronted by actor Irfan Khan and will showcase the people involved and the modus operandi in running a parallel world that exists and flourishes out of Mumbai. (more)

ZEE drags STAR to court over 'Antakshari'
From Biz Asia. Posted May 15 2007, 12.20am
ZEE TV and STAR TV are at loggerheads again. ZEE TV has made a legal song and dance about STAR's One's show - 'Antakshari - The Great Challenge'. (more)

TV ratings: 'Indian Idol 3' gets off to good start
From Biz Asia. Posted May 14 2007, 9.10am
Its been over a year now since ZEE TV took the helm to become India's number two channel in India (STAR Plus at top). This resulted in former number two - Sony Entertainment Television Asia being pushed to number three/four in the competitive Indian TV market. (more)

'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' spin-off show on ZEE Music
From Biz Asia. Posted May 12 2007, 8.21pm
In a first for an Asian TV network in the UK, ZEE TV's popular reality music show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' will have a spin-off show, which will air on ZEE Music directly after the main show ends on ZEE TV. (more)

ZEE TV axes 'Jab Love Hua'; welcomes 'Doli'
From Biz Asia. Posted May 12 2007, 1.26pm
Another Tony and Deeya Singh soap is facing the axe! ZEE TV has announced the demise of its long running light-hearted soap 'Jab Love Hua'. (more)

ECB objects to India-SA series over telecast clash
From Biz Asia. Posted May 11 2007, 9.06am
The England and Wales Cricket Board have objected to Ireland holding the India-South Africa series on the dates clashing with England's matches against the touring West Indies on two occasions. (more)

Prachi unhappy with 'Kasamh Se' generation leap
From Biz Asia. Posted May 4 2007, 10.58am
Prachi 'Bani' Desai is quite upset about the generational leap in her successful ZEE TV serial 'Kasamh Se'. She isn't the first young TV actor to be put off by the wrinkle-motivated demands on her persona. And she's certainly not likely to be the last to let out an anti-aging blast. (more)

Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap
From Biz Asia. Posted May 1 2007, 10.14pm
Indian television's renowned quizmaster Siddhartha Basu is turning producer for an upcoming primetime spectacular drama on ZEE TV. (more)

'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' to make ZEE TV return in May
From Biz Asia. Posted April 26 2007, 8.55am
ZEE TV is leaving no stone unturned in promoting its huge property 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Challenge 2007' when it returns with a bang next weekend. (more)

Now STAR does 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa'
From Biz Asia. Posted April 14 2007, 10.37am
STAR seems to be on a roll to produce programming to rival its number two opposition ZEE TV. In what looks like an imitating move, STAR Plus will now launch its own talent hunt show to compete with ZEE's hit show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'. (more)

Amitabh Bachchan guests on ZEE's 'Antakshari'
From Biz Asia. Posted February 28 2007, 10.59pm
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has opted to be a guest on ZEE TV's 'Antakshari' show in March. Big B as he is known moved the audience with a rendition of Khalid Hashmi's "Main Prakash hoon, ajar amar andhakar ek nirav gunjan". (more)

ZEE Cine Awards '07 changes announced
From Biz Asia. Posted February 21 2007, 12.18pm
With the Bollywood awards season in full swing, ZEE Network has announced changes to its own ceremony, which was set to take place next month. According to ZEE TV channel officials in the UK, ZEE Cine Awards 2007 will now take place on Sunday 1st April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (more)

ZEE consolidated revenues up 53%
From Biz Asia. Posted January 23 2007, 11.27pm
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has reported third quarter consolidated revenues of Rs 4,177 million representing a 53 per cent growth over the corresponding period in the previous fiscal, compared on proforma numbers. (more)

Zee TV buys stake in TEN Sports for US$114 million
From Brand Republic. Posted November 20 2006, 11.11am
Asian broadcasting giant Zee TV has bought a 50% stake in Dubai-based sports channel TEN Sports, with the two broadcasters hoping to drive down the spiraling cost of buying sports rights. (more)

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