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  • TV channels celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

    TV channels celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

    MUMBAI: It is the only festival where almost all the youth of the locality and nearby colonies come together and dance their heart out. This is the time when young minds can get a sneak peek into the life of the mischievous Bal Ganesha from their family members.

     

    We are talking about Ganesh Chaturthi, the 11-day festival that celebrates the birth of Ganesha.

     

    The Hindi general entertainment genre, over many years, has been a reflection of the type of content the audiences can relate to. Be it the saas-bahu sagas or shows on subjects pertaining to Indian society, the genre has portrayed the darker side of society on the one hand and also spread love and laughter on the other.

     

    In the Hindi general entertainment space, Star Plus, Life OK and Sab are the only channels that will celebrate the joyous festival.

     

    On Star Plus, the channel will showcase a special track in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins. The family follows the tradition of keeping Ganapati at their home and enjoying the festival.

     

    On Life OK, the channel has created a special Ganesh Chaturthi episode in Mahadev, which will be aired on 29 August at 8pm and will run for an hour. It is coming up with a track of ‘Bhandasur’ who was an ansh of Ganesha.

     

    On the other hand, Sab will have the celebration within three of its shows. In Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai, the Sunshine colony recently saw a squabble between its neighbours, but due to festive season the Ghotala family (alien family) decide on doing something which would get the residents together.

     

    There is a competition with the neighbouring society on the best Ganapati. Sunshine colony attempts to make an eco-friendly Ganapati made out of sugar, to share some sweetness whereas Vasant and Varsha from the Ghotala family dress up like Vishnu and Parvati alongside the idol.

     

    A show set in a Maharashtrian household, it marks a very important and auspicious festival for Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala. Chiplunkar family along with the residents celebrate Ganpati in true Maharashtrian style with everyone dancing to Marathi songs, Marathi devotional bhajans/prayers and women dressed in Nauvari sarees, etc.

     

    In Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai, the tenants of Bungalow no 6 decide to get a Ganapati at their house, so that everyone gets to celebrate the festival. Each tenant tries to pitch in with whatever way possible, sharing responsibilities.

     

    On the other hand, music channels are also on the festive mode. 9X Jalwa has created a special package that will play only Ganapati songs as capsules, all through the 11 days.  The packaging includes songs like “Deva Shri Ganesha” (Agneepath, 2012), “Mourya Re” (Don, 2006), “Aarti” (Vaastav, 1999) and “Deva O Deva” (Ilaaka, 1989) etc.

  • KBC works its charm, Sony number four in TAM TV ratings

    KBC works its charm, Sony number four in TAM TV ratings

    Updated: 5:30 PM

     

    MUMBAI: The charm of Amitabh Bachchan has worked for Sony Entertainment Television (SET). And it’s visible in the TAM TV ratings of week 34. The Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) that launched the eighth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on 17 August has finally come out from being at the bottom of the ratings chart, to number four.

     

    What’s even more welcoming for the channel is the fact that the new format for KBC has been accepted by the audience.  The inaugural episode got 8,956 TVTs, while subsequent episodes delivered 5,216 TVTs.

     

    Sony garnered 366,282 GVTs, up from 262,647 GVTs. Apart from KBC, what worked wonders for the channel is its historic property – Maharana Veer Pratap which observed 3,286 TVTs, up from 2,906 TVTs.

     

    On the other hand, Life OK, which slipped to number five position, managed 287,861 GVTs, down from 301,994 GVTs. The channel’s hot property – Savdhan India lost eyeballs and scored 2,473 TVTs, down from 2,721 TVTs, Laut Aao Trisha registered 1,435 TVTs, down from 1,566 TVTs and Gustakh Dil managed 1,365 TVTs, down from 1,530 TVTs.

     

    According to the TAM TV ratings provided by the channel, the gainers this week are Zee TV at number two with 464,660 GVTs, up from 453,012 GVTs and Sab at number six faces neck-to-neck competition with Life OK as it records 287,686 GVTs, up from 278,215 GVTs.

     

    At Zee, maximum properties witnessed a rise in the ratings. The channel’s famous property – Kumkum Bhagya is climbing new heights week after week and reported 8,093 TVTs, up from 8,013 TVTs, historical show – Jodha Akbar noted 8,949 TVTs, up from 7,544 TVTs Jamai Raja witnessed 6,688 TVTs, up from 5,327 TVTs and Aur pyar Ho Gaya stood at 4,676 TVTs, up from 4,418 TVTs.

     

    On the other hand, for Sab, Taarek Mehta has been a huge win. It recorded 6,156 TVTs, up from 5,472 TVTs. Balveer registered 2,209 TVTs, up from 2,072 TVTs. On 23 August, the channel aired Sab Ke Anokhe Awards which observed 3,627 TVTs.

     

    Though it lost numbers, Star Plus continues to lead the pack with 559,230 GVTs, down from 688,618 GVTs and Colors at number three stood at 376,579 GVTs, down from 410,774 GVTs.

     

    For Star, all its properties have witnessed a huge drop in the viewership. Thus, the channel’s chart leader Diya Aur Baati Hum scored 7,343 TVTs, down from 10,696 TVTs, Saathiya Saath reported 7,179 TVTs, down from 9,455 TVTs and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stood at 5,942 TVTs, down from 7,367 TVTs.

     

    Coming back to Colors, Sasural Simar Ka noted 6,060 TVTs, down from 6,193 TVTs. Its non-fiction properties, Jhalak Dikhlaja and Comedy Nights with Kapil witnessed a drop in the ratings and reported 3,879 TVTs, down from 4,799 TVTs and 6,521 TVTs, down from 6,847 TVTs respectively.

  • Sab inches past Sony to fifth position

    Sab inches past Sony to fifth position

    Updated: 5:34 PM

     

    MUMBAI: In the week 33 of TAM TV ratings, Zee TV, Colors and Sab have emerged as clear winners. Zee TV, the only channel that shed numbers last week notched up taking its tally to 453,012 GVTs, up from 414,540 GVTs.

     

    Maximum of Zee’s properties witnessed a rise in the ratings. The channel’s famous property – Kumkum Bhagya is climbing new heights week after week as it has gained by a huge margin. It reported 8,013 TVTs, up from 7,560 TVTs. Its historical show – Jodha Akbar has become the second highest gainer as it recorded 7,544 TVTs, up from 7,332 TVTs and Qubool Hai came third with 6,216 TVTs, up from 5,428 TVTs.

     

    The second highest gainer this week stood Colors at number two. It observed 410,774 GVTs, up from 403,053 GVTs. Two of its properties witnessed a hike in the ratings. Thus Sasural Simar Ka noted 6,193 TVTs, up from 5,699 TVTs and The Anupam Kher Show reported 2,103 TVTs, up from 1,864 TVTs.

     

    After struggling at the bottom of the chart for several weeks, Sab regained its number five position. It garnered 278,215 GVTs, up from 277,018 GVTs. Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai and Lapataganj have witnessed growth in the ratings by garnering 1,025 TVTs, up from 968 TVTs and 1,716 TVTs, up from 1,655 TVTs respectively. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continued to remain the chart leader as it scored 5,472 TVTs, down from 6,552 TVTs.

     

    Coming back to the chart leader, Star Plus clocked 688,618 GVTs, down from 711,648 GVTs. The channel’s chart leader Diya Aur Baati Hum scored 10,696 TVTs, up from 10,024 TVTs. Saathiya Saath witnessed a tremendous rise and reported 9,455 TVTs, up from 7,150 TVTs, Mahabharat observed a fall in the viewership and noted 8,504 TVTs, down from 9,110 TVTs and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stood at 7,367 TVTs, up from 7,326 TVTs.

     

    Life OK continues to occupy the number four position. It observed 301,994 GVTs, down from 311,640 GVTs. Thus, Shapath recorded 2,217 TVTs, down from 2,779 TVTs, Savdhan India reported 2,721 TVTs, up from 2,690 TVTs and Laut Aao Trisha stood at 1,566 TVTs, down from 1,654 TVTs.

     

    Back to number six, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) recorded 262,647 GVTs, down from 278,432 GVTs. Thus, CID, the channel’s leader scored 4,053 TVTs, down from 4,328 TVTs and Maharana Veer Pratap rated 2,906 TVTs, down from 3,446 TVTs. The much hyped show – Yudh captured 708 TVTs, up from 703 TVTs.

  • Zee TV’s ratings fall, all other GECs rise

    Zee TV’s ratings fall, all other GECs rise

    Updated:7.00 PM

     

    MUMBAI: In the week 32 of TAM TV ratings, Zee TV is the only channel that witnessed a drop in the viewership by recording 414,540 GVTs, down from 438,207 GVTs. However, there was no change in the ranking order of the other channels this week.

     

    Maximum of Zee’s properties witnessed a drop in the ratings. Thus, the channel’s most famous historical property – Jodha Akbar observed 7,332 TVTs, down from 8,580 TVTs, Qubool Hai recorded 5,428 TVTs, down from 5,550 TVTs. On the other hand, the properties that gained are – Doli Armano Ki that got 4,398 TVTs, up from 3,510 TVTs and Kumkum Bhagya scored 7,560 TVTs, up from 7,467 TVTs.

     

    Star Plus continues to be the chart leader. It witnessed a huge hike and clocked 711,648 GVTs, up from 676,578 GVTs. Almost all its offerings have seen a tremendous rise in the ratings. Thus, the channel’s chart leader Diya Aur Baati Hum scored 10,024 TVTs, up from 9,311 TVTs, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai noted 7,326 TVTs, up from 6,958 TVTs, Ye Hai Mohababtein recorded 6,380 TVTs, up from 5,814 TVTs and Saath  Nibhana Saathiya reported 7,150 TVTs, up from 6,930 TVTs.

     

    At number three, Colors clocked 403,053 GVTs, up from 375,025 GVTs. Sasural Simar Ka noted 5,699 TVTs, up from 5,153 TVTs, Balika Vadhu got 4,974 TVTs, up from 4,713 TVTs. Talking about its non-fiction series, Comedy Nights with Kapil also observed a huge hike in the ratings and stood at 8,556 TVTs, up from 6,787 TVTs and The Anupam Kher Show reported 1,864TVTs, up from 1,575 TVTs.

     

    Life OK continues to enjoy the number four position in the ratings chart. It garnered 311,640 GVTs, up from 311,423 GVTs. Thus, Shapath recorded 2,779 TVTs, up from 2,087 TVTs, Savdhan India reported 2,690 TVTs, up from 2,676 TVTs, Gustakh Dil generated 1,829 TVTs, down from 2,033 TVTs and Laut Aao Trisha stood at 1,654 TVTs, down from 1,744 TVTs.

     

    Sony Entertainment Television (SET) retained its fifth position with 278,432 GVTs, up from 275,107 GVTs. Thus, CID, the channel’s leader scored 4,328 TVTs, up from 3,886 TVTs and Maharana Veer Pratap rated 3,446 TVTs, up from 3,054 TVTs. The much hyped show – Yudh, failed to grab eyeballs as it saw a significant drop in the viewership and stood at 703 TVTs, down from 737 TVTs.

     

    Last but not the least, Sab noted 277,018 GVTs, up from 265,377 GVTs. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continues to remain the chart leader as it scored 6,552 TVTs, up from 5,343 TVTs and Badi Door se Aaye Hai rated 2,283 TVTs, up from 1,943 TVTs.

  • Sab tells the story of a Firefighter

    Sab tells the story of a Firefighter

    MUMBAI: While general entertainment channels (GECs) are busy solving fights between saas and bahus, one channel has been fighting the constant battle to make the viewer laugh.

     

    MSM’s family comedy channel, Sab, after its recent back to back launches is once again bringing a unique comedy series revolving around the amusing trials and tales of the neighborhood’s favourite firefighter ‘Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala’.

     

    The tongue twister name is the first which has caught everyone’s fancy. According to Sab senior EVP and business head Anooj Kapoor, the main moto of keeping a long name was to grab people’s attention. “We have got tremendous response both in terms of the concept and the name. We got a feedback saying that nobody has been able to get the name at one go, and that is what struck the right chord. We wanted people to think the reason behind the name and ask us, what does it mean?”

     

    Coming from a theatre background, NamanRaj Production’s Dharmesh Mehta is quite choosy when it comes to titles. He reveals that initially the title of the show was supposed to be Chandrakant Chiplunkar Ki Happy Family Wala. “One fine day when the writer was narrating the script to Anooj Ji, he used a word Seedi Bambawala, which means Fire Brigade in Gujarati, and it caught our attention. That was when, we finalised with the current title.”

     

    The series is named after the protagonist and features industry veterans Prashant Damle and Kavita Lad as a Marathi – Gujarati couple. The story revolves around a fireman by the same name and how he faces difficulties in balancing between his personal and professional commitments but with a touch of comedy to it.

     

    Kapoor believes that it is extremely difficult to get comedy storylines on-board. He recalls that last year, at least 20 pilots were made for Sab and he had accepted only one out of them. “It is very difficult to create quality within the genre. As I keep saying that in India we still have a limited talent pool of producers, writers, directors and actors. Sab has taken upon themselves a challenging task of producing six-seven daily comedies which is remarkable.”

     

    The channel makes sure that the pipeline stays robust and Kapoor is thankful that they have been fortunate enough to regularly keep finding concepts that meet the channel’s stringent requirements.

     

    It took the production house three months to conceptualise the show. When Mehta approached the channel with the concept, he already had a tentative cast at place.

     

    Raju and Rajan, who were earlier associated with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, are the writers of the show. Four episodes have already been canned in the set located at Filmcity.

     

    The show launching on 10 August will replace Lapataganj which has successfully completed 1500 episodes.

     

    Kapoor reasons to launch the new show at 10pm slot was that even with Laptaganj doing well, there was a certain fatigue setting in. “We feel that the slot potential is a little more than what LG is doing currently. And the new show will be able to optimise that potential.”

     

    Right now the channel has planned for 130 episodes. “The channel always starts a show with 130 episodes and then depending on the performance it either gets extended or dies a natural death,” points out Kapoor.

     

    The show will be facing a tough competition with Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara on Star Plus, Laut Aao Trisha on Life OK, Aur…Pyaar Ho Gaya on Zee TV, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi on Colors and Maharana Pratap on Sony.

  • Life OK topples Colors; Sab inches closer to Sony

    Life OK topples Colors; Sab inches closer to Sony

    Updated: 7:32 PM

     

    MUMBAI: In the week 29 of TAM TV ratings, there is finally a new entrant. Zeel’s new general entertainment channel (GEC), Zindagi, has entered the race garnering 28,700 GVTs, up from 27,013 GVTs. Most of its offerings have seen mixed reactions.

     

    Zindagi Gulzar Hai reported 346 TVTs, down from 415 TVTs, Noorpur Ki Raani scored 197 TVTs, down from 282 TVTs, Kaash Main Teri stood at 262 TVTs, up from 252 TVTs and Kini Girhein Baki noticed 209 TVTs, up from 167 TVTs.

     

    For the rest of the GECs, it has been an incredible week, with almost all witnessing a rise in the viewership. The main highlight, apart from Zindagi, is Life OK which once again rose up to the third position, toppling Colors. It garnered 361,347 GVTs, up from 324,996 GVTs while Colors dropped with 347,095 GVTs, up from 342,279 GVTs.

     

    What worked wonders for Life OK? Almost all its properties saw an upward trend when it comes to ratings. The channel’s most famous property, Savdhaan India noted 2,806 TVTs, up from 2,530 TVTs, followed by Mahadev with 2,042 TVTs, up from 1,720 TVTs, Tumhari Pakhi registered 1,795 TVTs, up from 1,439 TVTs and Shapath garnered 2,490 TVTS, up from 2,119 TVTs.

     

    As for Colors, though the channel observed a rise in the viewership, it couldn’t manage to hold on to its third position. Some of its shows performed better than the previous week, while some lost the plot. Thus, Sasural Simar Ka noted 4,670 TVTs, up from 4,366 TVTs and Balika Vadhu stood at 4,431 TVTs, up from 3,902 TVTs. Talking about its non-fiction properties, The Anupam Kher Show saw a drop in the ratings and recorded 2,360 TVTs, down from 2,591 TVTs, Comedy Nights with Kapil garnered 6,812 TVTs, down from 7,615 TVTs and Jhalak Dikhlaja witnessed 5,637 TVTs, up from 4,246 TVTs.

     

    Coming back to the numero uno, Star Plus, it once again crossed the 700 million mark by registering 711,977 GVTs, up from 673,330 GVTs. The channel’s chart topper Diya Aur Baati Hum is reaching new heights week after week. It noticed 10,488 TVTs, up from 9,510 TVTs and so has Mahabharat which scored 9,413 TVTs, up from 7,066 TVTs. On the other hand, the channel’s third popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai witnessed a drop and stood at 8,303 TVTs, down from 8,412 TVTs.

     

    Zee TV enjoys its number two position with 436,478 GVTs, up from 424,522 GVTs. Jodha Akbar noticed 9,331 TVTs, up from 7,598 TVTs, Kumkum Bhagya recorded 6,586 TVTs, up from 6,261 TVTs, Doli Armano Ki observed 4,215 TVTs, up from 3,828 TVTs. The channel’s non-fiction property, India’s Best Cine Stars Ki Khoj witnessed a fall in the viewership and noted 2,337 TVTs, down from 2,608 TVTs.

     

    Sony Entertainment Television (SET)fell by a few points but retained its number five position with 270,480 GVTs, down from 279,384 GVTs. CID scored 3,688 TVTs, down from 4,394 TVTs. Maharana Veer Pratap saw a rise in the ratings and observed 3,498 TVTs, up from 3,056 TVTs. The new entrant Yudh garnered 1,199 TVTs, up from 977 TVTs.

     

    Sab stood at number six with 267,631 GVTs, up from 248,304 GVTs. The channel’s chart topper Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah recorded 7,187 TVTs, up from 6,460 TVTs and Balveer also witnessed a hike in the viewership and stood at 2,223 TVTs, up from 1,924 TVTs.

  • Colors hops back to number three

    Colors hops back to number three

    Updated: 07:41 PM

     

    MUMBAI: In week 28 of TAM TV ratings, Colors proved its might and bounced back to number three position. It registered 342,279 GVTs, up from 320,019 GVTs. Moreover, it was the only Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) to gain this week, while all the others saw a fall in viewership.

     

    So what worked wonders for the Colors? Almost all its properties have seen an increase in the viewership. Thus, Sasural Simar Ka noted 4,366 TVTs, up from 4,179 TVTs, Uttaran recorded 2,262 TVTs, up from 2,188 TVTs. Talking about its non-fiction properties, Comedy Nights with Kapil witnessed a huge growth in the ratings and garnered 7,615 TVTs, up from 5,834 TVTs, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa registered 4,246 TVTs, up from 3,323 TVTs and The Anupam Kher Show stood at 2,591 TVTs, up from 1,445 TVTs.

     

    Talking about numero uno Star Plus, it continues to dominate the chart by leading the number one position. It stood at 673,330 GVTs, down from 703,493 GVTs. So was it a lull period for the channel? Most of its fiction properties have seen a fall in the viewership. Thus, Pyar Ka Dard Hai noticed 5,111 TVTs, down from 5,258 TVTs, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya scored 7,909, down from 9,402 TVTs, Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Du recorded 2,517 TVTs, down from 2,656 TVTs.

     

    Zee TV enjoys its number two position with 424,522 GVTs, down from 479,080 GVTs. Almost all its properties have seen a drop in the viewership. The channel’s chart leader Jodha Akbar noticed 7,598 TVTs, down from 7,998 TVTs, Aur pyar Ho Gaya observed 3,992 TVTs, down from 4,014 TVTs. Its non-fiction property India’s Best Cine Stars Ki Khoj also saw a drop and recorded 2,608 TVTs, down from 3,482 TVTs.

     

    Life OK moves back to number four with 324,996 GVTs, down from 347,760 GVTs. The channel’s hot property Savdhaan India recorded 2,530 TVTs, down from 2,626 TVTs. Maha Dev noted 1,720 TVTs, down from 1,843 TVTs and Gustakh Dil observed 1,772 TVTs, down from 1,809 TVTs.

     

    Sony continues its successful journey at number five with 248,304 GVTs, down from 287,707 GVTs. CID still seems to be the popular among the masses as it scored 4,394 TVTs, up from 4,145 TVTs. Maharana Veer Pratap also saw a rise in the ratings as it 3,056 TVTs and Crime Patrol scored 1789 TVTs, up from 1,732 TVTs.

     

    Sab stood at number six with 248,304 GVTs, down from 275,947 GVTs. The channel’s chart topper Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah recorded 6,460 TVTs, down from 7,019 TVTs. Badi Door se Aaye Hai noted 2,444 TVTs, down from 2,732 TVTs and Chidiya Ghar garnered 2,719 TVTs, down from 3,012 TVTs.

  • SBI’s Chandramohan Mehra joins Sab

    SBI’s Chandramohan Mehra joins Sab

    MUMBAI: SBI’s Chandramohan Mehra has joined Multi Screen Media’s (MSM) family comedy entertainment channel Sab. While Mehra was unavailable for a comment, sources within the channel confirmed the development. Today is his first day at the channel as senior VP marketing.

     

    It was two weeks ago that the news broke that the SBI Life Insurance country head – emerging business  was quitting after eight years with the company.

     

    Indiantelevision.com had reported that he would be joining the entertainment industry.

     

    Prior to this, Mehra led the brand and communication initiatives, before being elevated to country head – emerging business at SBI, last year. In his recent role at SBI Life, Mehra spearheaded the creation of online business and the cross sell vertical. The new business premium generated through online vertical grew rapidly to five fold, with SBI Life gaining a lead position in the digital business, in recent months.

     

    Sab’s senior vice president marketing and communications Harjeet Chhabra had left the organisation on 5 May after a six year stint to join Adlabs Imagica.

  • Star Plus and Zee TV score high

    Star Plus and Zee TV score high

    MUMBAI: It was a ‘no different’ week, since none of the general entertainment channels (GECs) saw a change in their ranking. In the week 27 of TAM TV ratings, Star Plus and Zee TV emerged out as the clear winners.

     

    Star Plus crossed the 700 million mark yet again taking its tally to 703,493 GVTs, up from 659,904 GVTs. The channel’s top rated show Saathiya Saath witnessed a drop in the viewership and noted 9,402 TVTs, down from 9,650 TVTs. Its second highest rated show Diya Aur Baati Hum notched up and scored 9,231 TVTs, up from 9,179 TVTs. Another fiction offering, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai saw a huge jump in the ratings and stood at 7,401 TVTs, up from 5,974 TVTs.

     

    Second placed, Zee TV also witnessed a huge jump in the viewership. Most of its offerings have seen a growth in the ratings. Thus, the channel’s highest rated show, Jodha Akbar scored 7,998 TVTs, up from 7,254 TVTs, Kumkum Bhagya noted 6,263 TVTs, up from 5,436 TVTs, Qubool Hai registered 5,187 TVTs, up from 4,805 TVTs and India’s Best Cine Stars Ki Khoj opened reasonably well and garnered 3,482 TVTs.

     

    Despite a drop, Life OK continues its successful run at number three with 347,760 GVTs, down from 358,113 GVTs. The channel’s most popular show Savdhan India saw a slight rise and stood at 2,626 TVTs, up from 2,596 TVTs. Tumhari Pakhi scored 2,086 TVTs, up from 2,002 TVTs.

     

    Colors retained its number four position with a huge drop and recorded 320,019 GVTs, down from 320,019 GVTs. Almost all its properties have registered a drop in the viewership. Thus, Balika Vadhu garnered 4,098 TVTs, down from 4,380 TVTs, Beintehaa scored 2,191 TVTs, down from 2,413 TVTs. The channel’s non-fiction properties also saw a drop in the ratings. Thus, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa stood at 3,323 TVTs, down from 3,699 TVTs and Comedy Nights with Kapil maintained at 5,834 TVTs, down from 5,943 TVTs.

     

    Sony Entertainment Television (SET) retained its fifth position with 287,707 GVTs, down from 348,733 GVTs. CID, the channel leader scored big this week and recorded 4,145 TVTs, up from 3,700 TVTs. Maharan Veer Pratap, the second rated show saw a drop in the viewership and noted 2,989 TVTs, down from 3,744 TVTs.

     

    Last but not the least, Sab garnered 275,947 GVTs, down from 279,874 GVTs. The channel’s top charter, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is achieving new heights every day with 7,019 TVTs, up from 6,895 TVTs. Chidiya Ghar is the second highest rated show with 3,012 TVTs, up from 2,824 TVTs.

  • Star Plus, Zee TV & Life OK gain big

    Star Plus, Zee TV & Life OK gain big

    MUMBAI: The war for the ‘best among the rest’ continues even as the general entertainment channels (GECs) saw no change in the positions this week. In the week 25 of TAM TV ratings, while Star Plus, Zee TV and Life OK gained big, the other GECs saw a drop in the viewership.

     

    Thus, Star Plus continues to be at the top with 660,737 GVTs, up from 625,842 GVTs. The channel’s mythological series Mahabharat witnessed a slight drop and stood at 6,368 TVTs, down from 6,472 TVTs. Its fiction offerings also noticed a drop in the viewership. Thus, its chart topper Diya Aur Baati Hum recorded 8,953 TVTs, down from 9,361 TVTs, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai noted 6,087 TVTs, down from 6,185 TVTs. But that wasn’t the case with Saathiya Saath which saw a huge jump and scored 8,149 TVTs, up from 6,856 TVTs.

     

    Second placed Zee registers 400,337 GVTs, up from 375,662 GVTs. Its historic property Jodha Akbar scored 7,664TVTs, down from 7,736TVTs. Kumkum Bhagya saw a rise in the ratings and registered 4,943 TVTs, up from 3,538 TVTs. Qubool Hai garnered 4,402 TVTs, up from 3,791 TVTs.

     

    Despite a fall, Colors retained its number three position with 351,470 GVTs, down from 365,827 GVTs. Its first-of-its-kind property, Mission Sapne which allows celebrities from different walks of life to leverage their fame for the benefit of the common man, saw a drop in the ratings this week. It scored 1,668 TVTs, down from 2,836 TVTs. On the other hand, Comedy Nights with Kapil witnessed a jump in the viewership with 5,854 TVTs, up from 5,582 TVTs. Talking about the channel’s fiction offerings; Balika Vadhu saw a rise in the ratings and noted 4,473 TVTs, up from 3,938 TVTs.

     

    Life OK at number four witnessed 332,990 GVTs, up from 319,452 GVTs. Gustakh Dil scored 1,829 TVTs, down from 2,019 TVTs, Tumhari Pakhi noted 2,348 TVTs, down from 2,515 TVTs. The channel’s non-fiction properties Shapath garnered 2,676 TVTs, up from 2,510 TVTs.

     

    Sony Entertainment Television (SET) saw a fall in the ratings and garnered 297,528 GVTs, down from 300,118 GVTs. Maharan Veer Pratap recorded 3,148 TVTs, down from 3,341 TVTs. Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega also witnessed a fall and registered 2,085 TVTs, down from 2,222 TVTs. CID stood at 3,341 TVTs, down from 3,411 TVTs.

     

    Sab at number six garnered 279,412 GVTs, down from 286,993 GVTs. Its fiction offerings have worked well for the channel. Thus, the channel’s chart topper Tarak Mehta scored 7,034 TVTs, up from 6,159 TVTs and Chidiya Ghar registered 2,777 TVTs, up from 2,448 TVTs.