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  • Star Jalsha strengthens non-fiction offering with 3 new shows

    Star Jalsha strengthens non-fiction offering with 3 new shows

    MUMBAI: Bengali general entertainment channel (GEC) from the Star India stable, Star Jalsha is increasing its original content offering in the non-fiction space. The channel will soon be launching an array of non-fiction shows catering to its Sunday audience. The shows are: Ebar Jalsha Rannaghore, Amra Na Ora and another as yet untitled show.

     

    Ebar Jalsha Rannaghore is a 60 minutes format for the festive season. It will showcase recipes and fashion trends, where designers and stylists will give makeovers to actors starring in Jalsha shows as well as comprise unplugged solo performances by top singers of Bengal. There will be special episodes with celebrities from tinsel town providing entertainment to viewers.

     

    Star Jalsha’s Amra Na Ora is a game show based on UK’s Push the Button. The show will be produced by FremantleMedia. The channel will also launch another big ticket non-fiction show, this quarter, the name for which is yet to be decided.

     

    The three new shows are in addition to the non-fiction programmes launched by the channel in May, this year. The three shows were: Ebar Jalsha Rannaghare, a cookery show; Bhyabachaka, a celebrity game show and I Laugh U 3, a laughter and entertainment programme.

     

    A Star India spokesperson said, “It has been our constant endeavour to provide wholesome and differentiated entertainment for the entire family. We were always dominating the fiction space and now with the new non-fiction shows we have just made our offering even more varied and entertaining. The results are encouraging to say the least.”

     

    “The successful non-fiction shows along with the extended fiction have made Jalsha a new destination for viewers on Sundays. Our recent success in non-fiction has made us even more committed to it and we have decided to come up with an array of new non-fictions that I am sure will go on to create new benchmarks in BGE,” the spokesperson added.

  • Star ups Nikhil Madhok as Life OK biz head; Sumanta Bose as Star Jalsha head

    Star ups Nikhil Madhok as Life OK biz head; Sumanta Bose as Star Jalsha head

    MUMBAI: Star India has promoted Star Plus marketing head Nikhil Madhok as the business head of Life OK. Additionally, Jalsha cluster marketing head Sumanta Bose has been elevated to the role of Jalsha business head.

     

    In his new role, Madhok and the team’s mandate will be to focus on breakthrough innovation on both the content & brand fronts, which will game change the business and take Life OK strongly towards its goals.

     

    Madhok played a pivotal role in the launches of shows like Satyamev Jayate, Mahabharat and Ye Hai Mohhabatein over the last three years.

     

    On the other hand, Bose has played a significant role in crafting and executing strategies for Jalsha and Jalsha Movies.

     

    In an internal mail to employees, a copy of which is with Indiantelevision.com, Star India COO Sanjay Gupta said, “Both Bose and Madhok have given evidence of their well-honed marketing and strategic skill sets in their marketing roles and I am confident they will drive an aggressive growth agenda for their respective businesses.”

     

    “These appointments are in line with our endeavour and commitment to provide growth opportunities to our people and help build meaningful careers at Star,” he added.

     

  • Star Jalsha to launch two non-fiction shows; extends fiction band

    Star Jalsha to launch two non-fiction shows; extends fiction band

    MUMBAI: Star Jalsha is all set to expand its content portfolio with the launch of two new non-fiction properties. Christened, Bhayabachaka and Ebar Jalsha Rannaghare, it will hit the television screens from 3 May, 2015.

     

    Additonally, the channel is also extending its two fiction programs namely Ishti Kutum and Chokher Tara Tui to seven days a week from 3 May onwards.

     

    Bhyabachaka is the Bengali version of the game show Distraction. Produced by FremantleMedia, it has been produced in 16 territories worldwide including US, UK, Italy, Spain, Canada and Channel V in India.

     

    The channel’s second non-fiction offering Ebar Jalsha Rannaghare is a weekly cookery show where authentic cooking is supported by a celebrity anchor who has two unique guests on a regular basis.

     

    Other than the new line-up, Star Jalsha will also extend its fiction programs to Sundays, giving its viewers an undisturbed seven days of shows.

     

    A Star India spokesperson says, “Our endeavor is to provide content that the whole family could enjoy on Sundays. Also whenever we have spoken with our viewers, they have always highlighted their desire of seeing non-fiction content in our channel. To fulfill this desire, we are launching two new non-fiction shows – Bhyabachaka and Ebar Jalsha Rannaghare, which are unique in their content.  We are also extending our two popular fiction shows- Ishti kutum and Choker Tara Tui to Sundays thus staying true to our core belief of Chalo Paltai.”

  • Udaya TV tops in the Kannada market

    Udaya TV tops in the Kannada market

    MUMBAI: In week nine of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how regional channels have fared across the country. 

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 2,365 GVTs followed by Mahuaa Plus with 1,122 GVTs and Anjan at the third spot with 666 GVTs.

     
    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 152,047 GVTs followed by Star Pravah at second position with 51,124 GVTs. ETV Marathi stood third with 49,906 GVTs.

     
    In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position in West Bengal with 100,948 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 81,658 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 24,930 GVTs.

     
    In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV registered number one position with 216,150 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 90,069 GVTs and Z Tamil ranked number three with 21,000 GVTs.

     
    On the other hand, in the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 68,402 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 53,460 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 47,679 GVTs.

     
    In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini became the chart leader with 108,013 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 95,444 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 82,710 GVTs.

     
    Lastly, in the Kerala region, Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 52,390 GVTs. Surya reported 13,104 GVTs and Asianet Plus garnered 5,170 GVTs.

  • Asianet scores big in the Malayalam category

    Asianet scores big in the Malayalam category

    MUMBAI: In week eight of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga continued its numero uno position with 2,238 GVTs followed by Mahuaa Plus with 980 GVTs and at number three stood Anjan with 635 GVTs.

     

    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 146,467 GVTs followed by ETV Marathi at number two with 54,562 GVTs and Star Pravah at number three generated 54,060 GVTs.

     

    In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to stay strong at number one position with 101,314 GVTs followed by Z Bangla at number two with 83,519 GVTs. ETV Bangla retained its number three position with 24,190 GVTs.

     

    On the other hand, in the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 67,110 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 57,103 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 44,240 GVTs.

     

    In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued to hold its numero uno position with 219,901 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 110,276 GVTs and Z Tamil with 22,351 GVTs.

     

    In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini became the chart leader with 117,500 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 98,705 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 85,742 GVTs.

     

    Lastly, in the Kerala region, Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 52,644 GVTs. Surya reported 15,063 GVTs, whereas Asianet Plus garnered 6,029 GVTs.

  • Star Jalsha tops the West Bengal market in week 7

    Star Jalsha tops the West Bengal market in week 7

    MUMBAI: In week seven of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 1,474 GVTs followed by Mahuaa Plus with 1,403 GVTs and Mahuaa at the number third spot with 654 GVTs.

     

    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 148,482 GVTs followed by ETV Marathi at number second position with 54,258 GVTs and Star Pravah registered the third spot with 52,933 GVTs.

     

    In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position in the West Bengal market with 102,166 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 95,472 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 24,057 GVTs.

     

    In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued its numero uno position with 212,433 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 84,973 GVTs and Z Tamil ranked number three with 22,105 GVTs.

     

    Talking about the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 72,311 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 55,425 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 43,958 GVTs.

     

    In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini becomes the chart leader with 109,721 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 101,083 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 86,429 GVTs.

     

    Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 56,052 GVTs. Surya reported 15,079 GVTs and Asianet Plus garnered 6,449 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.

  • TAM Ratings: Sun TV tops the regional space

    TAM Ratings: Sun TV tops the regional space

    MUMBAI: In week 6 of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 1,327 GVTs followed by Mahuaa with 846 GVTs and Anjan at the number third spot with 688 GVTs.

     

    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 145,084 GVTs followed by Star Pravah at number second position with 56,548 GVTs. ETV Marathi stood third with 53,789 GVTs.

     

    In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position in the West Bengal market with 98,463 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 84,849 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 26,476 GVTs.

     

    In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued its numero uno position with 222,062 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 66,863 GVTs and Z Tamil ranked number three with 23,110 GVTs.

     

    Talking about the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 76,166 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 56,757 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 44,297 GVTs.

     

    In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini becomes the chart leader with 104,070 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 95,127 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 92,411 GVTs.

     

    Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 56,477 GVTs. Surya reported 15,185 GVTs and Asianet Plus garnered 5,004 GVTs. 

  • TAM TV ratings: Week 5 of regional channels

    TAM TV ratings: Week 5 of regional channels

    MUMBAI: In week 5 of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Mahuaa Plus led the chart with 1296 GVTs followed by Big Magic Ganga with 1256 GVTs and Mahuaa at number three with 712 GVTs.

     

    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the chart with 188980 GVTs. Star Pravah stood second with 54815 GVTs and ETV Marathi ranked number three with 48907 GVTs.

     

     In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position with 115321 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 80213 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 22223 GVTs.

     

     In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV topped the chart with 230581 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 75900 GVTs and Kalaignar TV ranked number three with 24783 GVTs.

     

     Talking about the Karnataka region, Udaya stood at number one spot in the Kannada GEC space with 83990 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 52342 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 44211 GVTs.

     

    In the Telugu GEC space, Maa TV observed the top spot 106835 GVTs followed by Z Telugu with 91733 GVTs and Gemini at number three with 91093 GVTs.

     

     Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 61112 GVTs. Mazhavil Manorama stood at number two with 17037 GVTs and Surya TV ranked number three with 16566 GVTs.

  • TAM TV ratings: Week 4 of regional channels

    TAM TV ratings: Week 4 of regional channels

    MUMBAI: In week 4 of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.

     

    In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Mahuaa Plus led the chart with 1,402 GVTs followed by Mahuaa at the second position with 1,131 GVTs and Big Magic Ganga at number three with 978 GVTs.

     

    In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the chart with 142,602 GVTs. ETV Marathi stood second with 62,298 GVTs and Star Pravah ranked number three with 54,873 GVTs.

     

    In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position with 110,684 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 83,352 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 23,578 GVTs.

     

    In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV topped the chart with 224,920 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 70,651 GVTs and Polimer ranked number three with 22,364 GVTs.

     

    Talking about the Karnataka region, Udaya stood at number one spot in the Kannada GEC space with 84,090 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 56,894 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 45,918 GVTs.

     

    In the Telugu GEC space, Maa TV observed the top spot 101,388 GVTs followed by ETV with 91,440 GVTs and Z Telugu at number three with 90,376 GVTs.

     

    Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 58,452 GVTs. Surya TV stood at number two with 14,172 GVTs and Asianet Plus ranked number three with 4,326 GVTs.