Zee Ganga
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| Country | India |
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| 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 as Big Magic Bihar Jharkhand 15 August 2014 as Big Magic Ganga 14 January 2016 as Big Ganga 20 September 2021 as Zee Ganga |
| Replaced | Big Ganga |
| Replaced by | Zee Anmol Cinema 2 |
| 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] was 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 was the only Bhojpuri channel on DD Free Dish which delivers original content for their viewers.[3][4]
History
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
Original series
| Premiere date | Show name | Last aired |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
- Big Top 20
- Chhapra Express
- Bhojpuriya Beats
Horror/supernatural series
Mythological series
- Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
- Chakradhari Ajay Krishna
- Rani Bitiya- Aash se uran ka safar
- Karunamayee Rani Rashmani
- 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
- 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
- Bagal Wali Jaan Mareli[14]
Anthology series
- Ganga Gaurav
Sister channel
Zee Biskope
Zee Biskope is a Bhojpuri free-to-air movie channel launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.[15][16]
References
- ^ "ZEEL rebrands Big Ganga to Zee Ganga - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully. "ZEE's brand new Bhojpuri GEC – Zee Ganga launches with Original Bhojpuri". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga". LyngSat. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "RBNL launches Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand channel". Exchange4Media. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'". Rediff. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Big Magic Ganga rebranded as Big Ganga". BestMediaInfo. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ^ "ZEE's Bhojpuri GEC, Zee Ganga, launches with a stellar line-up of original Bhojpuri content". MediaNews4U. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga announces two new winter shows 'Tashn-E-Ishq' & 'Qubool Hai'". Exchange4media. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "BIG Ganga to launch romantic drama Kehu Aapan Ba from 27 July". Mediabrief. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga brings a bouquet of content offerings this Sawaan". BestMediaInfo. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga gears up for four new show launches and two special festive line-ups". Medianews4u. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga Brings Bhojpuri Entertainment's Family Game Show". Adgully. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Big Ganga Revamps content, brings in three hours of Bhojpuri prime-time". Exchange4media. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "ZEE Biskope opens as India's No.1 Bhojpuri channel". Adgully. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Zee biskope becomes top bhojpuri channel in first week of its launch". Television Post.
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