Zee Smile
| Zee Smile | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched |
11 September 2004 (India) July 21, 2011 (USA) |
| Closed | 15 January 2016 |
| Owned by | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Picture format |
1080i HDTV 720p 576i SDTV 480i SDTV |
| Slogan |
Jiyo Zee Bhar Ke (2004-2011) Zee! (2004-2011) Only On Zee Smile (2004-present) Zee Smile Par (2004-present) |
| Country | India and United States |
| Headquarters |
Mumbai, India New York City, New York, United States |
| Replaced | Smile TV |
| Replaced by | Zindagi |
| Sister channel(s) |
Zee TV Zee Anmol Zee Cinema Zee News |
| Website | http://www.zeetelevision.com/ |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Dish TV | Channel 101 |
| Airtel digital TV | Channel 123 |
| Dish Network (USA) | Channel 714 |
| Cable | |
| Hathway | Channel 20 |
| Streaming media | |
| Sling TV (USA) | IPTV |
Zee Smile is a general entertainment channel based India. This a first Indian Television Channel that was launched on 11 September 2004.[1] The channel was launched by Zee Network as Smile TV, but on 28 March 2005 as part of Zee Network's revamp, the channel was renamed as Zee Smile.[2][3]
In March 2015, Zee Smile announced a revamp with Shailja Kejriwal in charge of the project.[4] The channel was shut down in 23 June 2014 and 15 January 2016. It continues to telecast in USA through Sling TV only and airs different programming.
History
The channel was established by Essel Group by Ashish Kaul, VP of Corporate Brand Development[5] and Nitin Vaidya, business head of Smile TV.[6] Along with sitcoms, the channel also broadcast game shows, comedy chat shows, and comedy movies. The channel also acquired various comic formats from other countries as well as Indian formats in a plan to generate more revenue.[7]
Programming
- Alvida Darling[8]
- Angry Mohan[9]
- Bechara Big B
- Comedy Ghanta[9]
- Gudgudee[8]
- Hasne Bhi Do Yaron[10]
- Hello Friends[8]
- Hitler Didi
- Home Sweet Home
- Hum Paanch
- Kahani Mein Ek Twist[10]
- Kareena Kareena
- Kasamh Se
- Khiladi No.1[11]
- Kross Connection[9] hosted by Nasirr Khan
- Kyonki Yeh Hasya Kavi Muqabla[10] hosted by Nasirr Khan
- Maayka
- Nukkad[8]
- PA Saheb[8]
- Pavitra Rishta
- Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat
- Satrangi Sasural
- Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup'[8]
- Tumhari Disha
- Ulta Pulta Ek Minute[10]
- Vilaytee Bahu[8]
- Wagle Ki Duniya[8]
- Woh
- Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
- Yoyo[10]
References
- ↑ Shukla, Archana (5 September 2004). "Zee Network to launch comedy channel". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Zee dons new look". Indiantelevision.com. 28 March 2005.
- ↑ "Smile TV to be rebranded". Ps Marketing. 2005.
- ↑ "Zee Smile set for a revamp; Shailja to head". Indian Television. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ "Smile TV". The Tribune. 7 September 2005.
- ↑ "Nitin Vaidya made Smile TV business head". Indiantelevision.com. 26 October 2004.
- ↑ "Zee Smile looks to acquire global formats". Indiantelevision.com. 14 June 2005.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Four DD comedy shows begin rerun on ZEE's Smile TV". September 25, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Zee Smile to launch Three new shows". September 25, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Zee's glee Smile TV to launch new shows on 12 September". September 4, 2004. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Zee Smile to launch gameshow 'Khiladi No.1'". December 25, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2018.