Star Jalsha

Star Jalsha (স্টার জলসা)
Launched 8 September 2008 (India)
22 November 2012 (in UK and Ireland)
Owned by Star India
Picture format 576i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Slogan চলো পাল্টাই (Let's Change)
Country India
Language Bengali
Headquarters Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Sister channel(s) Star Gold
Star Movies
Movies OK
Star Sports
National Geographic
STAR Plus
Star World
STAR Vijay
STAR Utsav
Life OK
STAR Pravah
Asianet
Jalsha Movies
Availability
Satellite
Airtel digital TV (India) Channel 707(SD), Channel 708(HD)
Tata Sky (India) Channel 1311 (HD), Channel 1312 (SD)
Videocon d2h (India) Channel 805(SD), Channel 977(HD)
Dish TV(India) Channel 1404(SD), Channel 1403(HD)
Zuku (Africa) Channel 937Channel
Cable
UCS (Bangladesh) Channel 58
SkyCable (Philippines) Channel 198
Destiny Cable (Philippines) Channel 278
IPTV
mio TV (Singapore) Channel 178
Zuku (Kenya) Channel 387

Star Jalsha (স্টার জলসা) is a Bengali language General Entertainment (GEC) TV

Channel in India. STAR India network. Its programming includes a mix of family dramas, comedies, reality shows, shows on crime and telefilms. The channel also airs the latest Bengali films. The channel launched its HD feed on 14 April 2016.

The channel is distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

History

Star Jalsha was officially launched on 8 September 2008.

On 17 June 2012, Star Jalsha unveiled a refreshed identity, featuring a new logo – a diamond star amidst a fictionalised event

show titled Chalo Paltai (let’s bring a change).[1]

The characters Jhilik and Pari from the channel's serial Maa, Pakhi from Bojhena Se Bojhena, Kiranmala from Kiranmala and Baha from Ishti Kutum were popular with the audience.[2]

Currently popular serials are Kusum Dola, Gopal Bhar , Protidan , Khokababu, Bhojo Gobindo , Ke Apon Ke Por.

The channel also airs the Star Jalsha Parivar awards to felicitate the characters and programs aired on the channel.[3]

Star Jalsha HD was launched along with Jalsha Movies HD on 14 April 2016, 'Poila Boishakh', the Bengali New Year. They are the first Bengali HD channels in India.[4][5]

Programming

Other Programmes

  • Bangla Cine Carnival
  • Telly Academy Award
  • Star Jalsha Parivar Awards
  • Jaya Heyo

References

  1. "Star Jalsha goes in brand refresh with new diamond star identity". Best Media Info. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  2. "Star Jalsha's Maa to wrap up with a dhamaka". The Times of India.
  3. "Star Jalsha awards break rating record". Sify. Retrieved 19 Apr 2011.
  4. "Star to launch HD versions of Bengali channels".
  5. http://www.indiante "Star India to back its Bengali HD launch with aggressive marketing and adequate content" Check |url= value (help).
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