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  • ‘DID Super Moms 2’ clocks highest ever opening in week 13

    ‘DID Super Moms 2’ clocks highest ever opening in week 13

    MUMBAI: In week 13 of TAM TV ratings, it was Zee TV’s turn to ‘dance’ as one of its hot dancing property – DID Super Moms rated the highest ever opening episode since its inception. The show clocked around 9,441 TVTs and helped the channel boost its viewership from 394,303 GVTs to 411,915 GVTs. With this, Zee continued to hold its position on the third spot. 

     

    Sony was also the talking point this week, as it was the highest gainer with 221,802 GVTs, up from 200,620 GVTs. Though it continued to be at the bottom of the chart. On the other hand, Sab at number five grew from 275,000 GVTs to 282,000 GVTs in week 13.

     

    Talking about the losers of the week, Star Plus recorded 597,835 GVTs, down from 624,246 GVTs. Colors enjoyed its place at number two with 451,682 GVTs, down from 457,100 GVTs. Life OK at number four registered 289,000 GVTs, down from 302,000 GVTs. 

     

    Let’s take a look at the top 10 shows of the week – Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya turned out to be the highest rated show with 9,534 TVTs followed by DID Super Moms with 9,441 TVTs. 

     

    Moreover, Star Plus’ five shows made it to the top list chart. The channel’s Saathiya Saath at number third position clocked 9,140 TVTs followed by Diya Aut Baati Hum occupying the fourth position with 8,450 TVTs. At number five stood Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohababtein with 8,128 TVTs followed by Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai at number six with 7,894 TVTs. 

     

    Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka garnered the seventh position with 7,513 TVTs followed by Sab’s Taarek Mehta with 6,289 TVTs at number eight. Zee TV’s Jamai Raja at number nine reported 6,229 TVTs followed by Star Plus’ Tu Mera Hero with 6,120 TVTs.

  • Star Plus wins big in week 12

    Star Plus wins big in week 12

    MUMBAI: In week 12 of TAM TV ratings, Star Plus and Colors were the only gainers. Further strengthening its viewership base, Star Plus recorded 624 GVMs, up from 592 GVMs.

     

    Colors, at number two, notched up and noted 457 GVMs, up from 428 GVMs last week. Zee TV, at number three, registered 394 GVMs, down from 407 GVMs.

     

    Life OK remained steady at number four with 302 GVMs, down from 307 GVMs. Sab too saw a dip in the viewership and stood at 275 GVMs, down from 288 GVMs. Sony Entertainment Television (SET) continued to remain at the bottom of the chart with 201 GVMs, down from 221 GVMs.

     

    The newly launched Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) from the Zee stable, &TV too lost eyeballs as it noted 99 GVMs, down from 105 GVMs.

     

    Sony Pal witnessed a hike and scored 49 GVMs, up from 42 GVMs. Zindagi reported 21 GVMs, down from 23 GVMs.

  • &TV gains big with 100 GVM mark; Colors reclaims second spot

    &TV gains big with 100 GVM mark; Colors reclaims second spot

    MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ newest baby &TV is riding high on success. With a brilliant opening of 90.6 GVMs last week, the channel further went on to create a mark for itself in the Hindi general entertainment space. In week 11 of TAM TV ratings, the channel crossed 100 GVM mark with 105 GVMs.

     

    For the rest Hindi GECs, it was a ‘bad’ week as almost all of them witnessed a drop in viewership. Colors turned out to be the only winner in the week 11 of TAM TV ratings for two reasons. Firstly, it was the only channel to gain and secondly, it jumped back to number two spot with 428 GVMs, up from 424 GVMs.

     

    Zee TV slipped to number three with 407 GVMs, down from 427 GVMs. Star Plus observed a huge drop and reported 592 GVMs, down from 604 GVMs. Life OK continued to enjoy its stability at fourth position with 307 GVMs, down from 314 GVMs.

     

    Both the siblings from the MSM stable, Sab and Sony too discovered loss in ratings at number five and six positions respectively. Sab generated 288 GVMs, down from 312 GVMs and Sony registered 221 GVMs, down from 247 GVMs.

     

    Big Magic reported a marginal rise and noted 42 GVMs, down from 40 GVMs. It seems re-runs of old shows from the Sony stable is working wonders for Sony Pal. It stood at 42 GVMs, up from 38 GVMs. Zindagi scored 23 GVMs, up from 22 GVMs.

  • &TV opens big with 90.6 GTVMs

    &TV opens big with 90.6 GTVMs

    MUMBAI: With only five and half days in the opening week, the newly launched flagship Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) &TV from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) stable has emerged as a major gainer in the ratings game.

     

    This is for the first time that a GEC as new as &TV has opened at 90.6 GTVMs creating waves in the Hindi GEC space. The high octane flagship shows saw both critics and audiences appreciating the progressive and relatable content of the channel.

     

    Be it &TV’s flagship show hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, India Poochega – Sabse Shaana Kaun? or the strong fiction line up with shows like Razia Sultan, Bhaghyalakshmi, Gangaa, Begusarai, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!, and the weekend offering with Killerr Karaoke and Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi Zindagi; the programming seems to have struck a chord with the audience.

     

    On the other hand, week 10 witnessed Sab emerging as the biggest gainer. At number five, it registered 312 GTVMs, up from 265 GTVMs. Moreover, the week also saw the channel competing closely with Star Plus’ sister channel Life OK, which reported 314 GTVMs, up from 312 GTVMs at number four.

     

    At number six, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) too observed a huge hike in viewership and noted 247 GTVMs, up from 235 GTVMs. 

     

    Amongst the first three leading players on the ratings chart, Star Plus saw a drop and garnered 604 GTVMs, down from 638 GTVMs. Despite a drop, Zee TV continued to secure number two position with 427 GTVMs, down from 442 GTVMs. Colors remained stable at number three with 424 GTVMs, up from 419 GTVMs. 

  • Zee TV clinches back second spot from Colors

    Zee TV clinches back second spot from Colors

    MUMBAI: It’s been a continuous game of tug-of-war between Zee TV and Colors, each vying for the second and third spot on the TAM TV ratings chart.

     

    Week nine saw Zee TV overtaking Colors and occupying the second spot. Zee TV gained the maximum viewership as it recorded 442 million GVTs, up from 418 million GVTs. On the other hand, Colors moved back to the third spot with a huge decline and noted 419 million GVTs, down from 444 million GVTs.

     

    Apart from Zee, the numero uno in the Hindi general entertainment space, Star Plus witnessed a growth in the viewership. It observed a marginal rise from 636 million GVTs to 638 million GVTs this week. 

     

    Talking about the losers this week, Life OK retained its number four position with 312 million GVTs, down from 316 million GVTs. Sab, at number five, stood at 265 million GVTs, down from 286 million GVTs. Sony Entertainment Television (SET), at the bottom of the chart scored 235 million GVTs, down from 254 million GVTs.

     

    Other players like Big Magic too lost some numbers and noted 40 million GVTs, down from 47 million GVTs.

     

    Sony Pal dropped from 39 million GVTs to 38 million GVTs this week, while Zindagi reported 20 million GVTs, down from 22 million GVTs.

  • TV channels celebrate the colourful festival

    TV channels celebrate the colourful festival

    MUMBAI: It’s that time of the year when you say, ‘Bura na maano, holi hai’ and smear your friends’ faces with vibrant colours. It’s that time of the year when you drop your inhibitions and get drenched in the colours of the season. 

    TV channels, over the years, have been a reflection of the type of content the audiences can relate to. From the popular saas-bahu on Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) to your cartoon characters, all have celebrated festivals in tandem with Indian audiences.  

    On Holi, several channels in the entertainment space have rolled out special shows to spread the festive vibe. 

    One of the leaders in the GEC market, Zee TV celebrated the colourful festival this year with Holi Bemisaal- Jamai Raja Special. Bringing together the entire Zee family, the Holi special showcased television’s favorite on-screen couples frolicking in the spirit of Holi on 1 March at 5 pm. 

    Amidst the dramatic twists and turns and action, television’s favorite couples enthralled the audiences as they performed to some memorable Holi numbers in this entertainment extravaganza.

    As for Colors, it was a double treat for the viewers as the channel showcased an hour long holi special maha sangam episode of Shastri Sisters and Sasural Simar Ka on 2 March at 7 pm. 

    On the other hand, Star Plus’ sister channel Life OK will showcase an evening filled with extravagant celebration. Adding a sprinkle of stardust to the viewers celebration this year, Life Ok’s Holi Hai… Life OK hai brings you breathtaking performances by actor Arjun Kapoor and the Baby Doll singer Kanika Singh. The duo along with the star studded cast of Life OK will be seen burning the dance floor.

    Hosting the festival of colours along with a dash of music, dance and comedy, will be Karan Veer Grover. The stage will be set on fire by Elli Avram and her special water act. The event will air on 6 March at 8 pm. 

    Sony Entertainment Television (SET) too is integrating the festival of colours in one of its popular show – Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar.

    Kids channels are also not shying away from the festival. With Holi around the corner, Pogo is showering kids with loads of colour, prizes, movies and excitement. The channel has lined-up the Filmy Holi Aayi Re stunt from 5 to 8 March featuring the best of Chhota Bheem movies and specials to entertain kids throughout the festive weekend.

    The celebrations begin with a four-day line-up featuring Chhota Bheem with Bollywood celebrities. Tune-in to Bang Bang with Bheem, Dholakpur ka Singham, Bade Dilwale Bheem aur Indiawale and Bheem aur Salman ki Kick from 5 to 8 March at 11 am.

    Last but not the least, kids stand a chance to win exciting Holi-themed prizes like Inflatable Pools, Water Sprayers, Digital Cameras and much more by participating in the Filmy Holi Aayi Re contest.

    To top it all, Zoom celebrates Holi with the stars. The channel will be hosting the annual festivities on the day itself (6 March), in the presence of well-known television celebrities and Sunny Leone.

    In an on-going contest, viewers are encouraged to tune in to the channel between 9 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 7 pm daily and ‘Guess the Celeb’ to win exclusive passes for Zoom’s Holi Party 2015.

    Moreover, viewers will need to keep a close eye on the channel during the timeslots and identify the celebrities which will be shown on the screen. The face of the celebrity will be coloured and a new face will be shown every 15 – 20 minutes. 

    Once identified, participants will have to give a missed call on 088205 88205. Participants with the highest number of correct answers get a chance to win passes to the Zoom Holi Party 2015. Hundred such lucky winners will be able to celebrate one of the biggest festivals in India with their favourite celebrities.

  • Colors packs a punch; back to number two

    Colors packs a punch; back to number two

    MUMBAI: The past few weeks saw two major players Colors and Zee TV fighting for the second spot on the TAM TV ratings chart. While last week Zee TV won the battle and took over the second position, week eight of the ratings had a different story to tell.

     

    Colors finally managed to get back on the second spot with 444 million GVTs, up from 434 million GVTs. On the other hand, Zee TV noticed a huge fall and limped back to the third position with 418 million GVTs, down from 448 million GVTs.

     

    Apart from Zee TV, Life OK too saw some numbers down this week as it scored 316 million GVTs, down from 330 million GVTs.

     

    Star Plus continued to rule the charts with 636 million GVTs, up from 623 million GVTs.

     

    Both the Multi Screen Media (MSM) offerings observed a marginal rise in the viewership. Thus, Sab at number fifth position noted 286 million GVTs, up from 285 million GVTs and Sony Entertainment Television (SET) recorded 254 million GVTs, up from 253 million GVTs.

     

    As far as the other channels are concerned, Big Magic clocked 47 million GVTs, up from 46 million GVTs. Sony Pal too witnessed a significant rise and registered 39 million GVTs, up from 25 million GVTs, whereas Zindagi noted 22 million GVTs, up from 17 million GVTs.

     

    Epic observed a drop in the ratings and garnered 7.2 million GVTs, down from 8.9 million GVTs.

  • Zee TV dislodges Colors yet again

    Zee TV dislodges Colors yet again

    MUMBAI: There has been some shuffling for the second spot inweek seven of TAM TV ratings as Zee TV took over Colors by a huge margin and spotted 448 million GVTs, down from 451 million GVTs.

     

    Colors at number three observed a huge fall in the viewership and recorded 434 million GVTs, down from 454 million GVTs.

     

    Talking about the gainers this week, only Life OK and Sony Entertainment Television (SET) were on the rise. Life OK retained its number four position with 330 million GVTs, up from 310 million GVTs; while Sony at number six with a significant rise noted 253 million GVTs, up from 236 million GVTs.

     

    Despite a drop, Star Plus continues to hold the numero uno position with 623 million GVTs, down from 645 million GVTs. Sab at number five noted 285 million GVTs, down from 294 million GVTs.

     

    On the other hand, Big Magic reported 46 million GVTs, down from 53 million GVTs, while Sony Pal observed 25 million GVTs, down from 26 million GVTs. Zindagi garnered 17 million GVTs, down from 18 million GVTs, whereas Epic continued to grab eyeballs with 8.9 million GVTs, up from 7.7 million GVTs.

  • Kevin Vaz to now head Channel V too!

    Kevin Vaz to now head Channel V too!

    MUMBAI: It was in December 2014 when Indiantelevision.com broke the news of Star India EVP and Star Plus general manager Gaurav Banerjee getting an additional responsibility of its sister channel Life OK, after the position was left vacant when Life OK and Channel V head Ajit Thakur decided to move on to join Eros. 

     

    Now in a recent development, the network has roped in Star India business head – English cluster Kevin Vaz to head its youth general entertainment channel, Channel V.

     

    As per industry sources, Vaz has already taken charge of his new role about 10 days ago. 

     

    Channel V will be the tenth channel in Vaz’s kitty. 

     

    Vaz, who was Star India president ad sales became head (GM) of English channels (FX, Fox Crime, Star World, Star World HD, Star World Premiere HD, Star Movies, Star Movies Action) and Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies in March 2013.

  • TV channels celebrate the season of love

    TV channels celebrate the season of love

    MUMBAI: Come 14 February and television will play cupid to couch potatoes, who wish to spend the day at home. Obviously, not missing out on the opportunity, TV channels present a hearty meal to the viewers from romance and love specials to blockbuster movies.

    Star Plus intends to pull at viewers’ heart strings by airing a special two and a half hour extravaganza of love with leading Star Plus couples on 15 February at 9 pm. The Valentine Day special event will see popular faces of Star Plus’ shows performing to a medley of passionate numbers from Bollywood of 2014 to romantic songs including biggest hits from movie Aashiqui 2.

    Star wants to make this day even more special, bigger and better with its special #IThankYou campaign and an on air celebration of love with Star Valentine’s Day – Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho. The campaign is a unique thought that gave Star Plus viewers the opportunity to thank their loved ones this V-Day. It was actively promoted on-air and across digital platforms with four leading protagonists (Sandhya, Ishita, Nisha and Anjali) explaining the concept of #IThankU and urging viewers to share their picture stories with Star Plus. The selected winners along with the loved ones will be given a chance to meet and greet their favourite celebrities on 14 February, 2015.

    On digital, the buzz was kept alive through active tweets of Star Plus celebrities of their #IThankU stories and urging fans to share the same. Exclusive vignettes of #IThankYou stories of key shows like MasterChef and Tu Mera Hero were shared across all the digital platforms. The campaign was rolled out on 4 February, 2015 and will culminate on 14 February, 2015.

    On the other hand, to add the glamour quotient, Zee TV has got Sunny Leone to sizzle on its special Valentine’s Day show Locha – E – Ulfat. Dressed to kill in the hues of love, Leone grooved to some of her popular numbers like Baby doll mein sone ki, pink lips and 4 bottle vodka. Celebrating love in all flavours, it will air on 15 February at 5 pm. The story revolves around a man, Birju, played by popular comedian Sunil Grover who fell in love when he was a child, but as destiny had it, his heart was crushed by the love of his life. He stopped believing in love and grew up to be an angry, young man who hates love stories but only till he sees the sensational Sunny Leone. From entertaining performances, rib-tickling humour, loads of glitz and glamour, oodles of masti and dhamaal, the show will also feature performances by popular lead couples from Zee TV performing on the dance numbers.

    Life OK is going to celebrate the day in a different style. The channel’s comedy offering – Comedy Classes will celebrate the day by spoofing on one of the biggest and most romantic movies of all time – Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. The show, which is known to spoof on celebrated movies will definitely leave viewers laughing throughout as the ace comedian Bharti Singh will play the character of Nisha, which was played by Madhuri Dixit.

    Salman Khan’s character Prem is played by Siddharth Sagar while Krushna Abhishek will play Mohnish Behl in the show. This special episode will air on 12 and 13 February at 10 pm.

    Sab TV’s most watched show in the comedy genre – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is celebrating the season of love in a filmy way. The residents of Gokuldham Society will go all romantic for their respective wives this Valentine’s by dedicating poems written by them. The episode will air on 14 February.

    Not to forget the ones who own the occasion, youth channels too have some interesting programs lined up. To celebrate the essence of Valentine’s Day, bindass’ cult relationship show Yeh Hai Aashiqui that showcases unconventional love stories came up with a month long series called Love Heroes that highlights the role and importance of a cupid in the love story. Popular television actor Rithvik Dhanjani is seen as the host of the show and taking the viewers through the plots of some amazing love stories every week. To top it all, in order to celebrate love, bindass held a contest for couples who wanted to share stories of their cupid.

    Movie channels too are busy showering some romantic movies to the viewers. Sony Max plays cupid this day as it showcases Ishq Wala Shanivaara, a day-long movie festival featuring the best Bollywood romantic movies. Airing on 14 February, the channel spreads the love with back to back romantic comedies and dramas.

    The movie marathon consists of handpicked fan favourites airing from 7 am in the morning with Shudd Desi Romance, and culminating with Heropanti at 11 pm. The romantic extravaganza consists of various love themed movies which showcase how love emerges victorious in spite of the odds. Ishq Wala Shanivaar will get television audiences acquainted with the different faces of love, from modern-day love (Shudd Desi Romance) to, tragic love (Aashiqui 2), love and friendship (Mujhse Dosti Karoge) to love across lifetimes (Magadheera) and love set against a violent landscape (Heropanti).

    On its sister channel, Max 2, it will take viewers on a romantic journey. The channel has lined up a series of romantic movies titled Love ne bana de Jodi for viewers, beginning 8 February until 14 February. Consisting of classics from the 1950s till the 1990s the movie festival will pluck at the heart strings of viewers.

    Comprising of iconic films ranging from Chori Chori, Silsila to Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, the movie festival will charm the viewers with seven romantic movies.

    Keeping the ethos of airing differentiated content alive, Star Gold, Home of Bollywood Blockbuster Premieres, chooses to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day with a romantic thriller – Ek Villain on 14 February at 8 pm. The World TV Premiere of this romantic-thriller will be showcased immediately after Valentine’s Week Special: a weeklong line-up of romantic comedies dedicated to the day of romance. Being a love story with a thrilling twist along with a stream of melodious, chart-topping music, the movie makes for the perfect valentine viewing.

    This romantic season, Movies OK will bring to its viewers a heart-felt love story disrupted by diverse cultural barriers with the premiere of 2 States; a romantic saga starring superstar-duo Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Directed by Abhishek Verman, the movie will air on 14 February at 8 pm.

    Comedy Central is celebrating love by gifting viewers 10 hours of the most loved and acclaimed show Impractical Jokers on 14 February from 10 am to 8 pm. It is a hidden-camera series that follows four lifelong friends — Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano — who take dares to an outrageous level.

    Over the years, Vh1 has given viewers love songs and set the mood for the special day. This year, the channel wants to know who is your bae? It can be a guy or a girl and doesn’t need to be someone op the opposite sex. Just send in your dedication to your Bae and request for a song of your choice for your Bae, and see your request feature on Vh1. It’s simple, Just post your bae’s name and request a for a video with the hashtag #Vh1BaelentinesDay (on facebook/twitter/instagram) and see it featured on the show.

    Gone are the days when Valentine’s Day was celebrated amongst couples. This time around Nicktoons is all set to make the day of love exciting for kids across India. Nick has brought back its Kaun Banega Valentoon contest on Nickelodeon. The contest ran on Nick from 2 February to 10 February. As a gratification, kids get a chance to meet their valentoon on Valentine’s Day. The promotions have also been done through Social media posts and the winners will be announced on 14 February.

    On the other hand, Sonic presents an exciting movie marathon for its viewers from 15 to 21 February. From Motu Patlu series to Pakdam Pakdai to Keymon & Nani in Space Adventure, it is set to melt the hearts of the young kids.