Tag: Zee Entertainment UK

  • Zee UK crowned media brand of the year at British Asian Media Awards

    Zee UK crowned media brand of the year at British Asian Media Awards

    MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment UK has been named media brand of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Arqiva British Asian Media Awards, cementing its position as a dominant force in the UK broadcasting landscape.

    The award recognises Zee’s strategic expansion over the past year, which has seen the broadcaster evolve from a niche provider into a comprehensive media network with growing mainstream appeal.

    In 2024, Zee significantly expanded its footprint with several key launches, including Zee One UK, the country’s first fully English-dubbed channel showcasing Indian content, and Zee Punjabi, which caters to the 700,000-strong Punjabi diaspora across major platforms including Sky and Virgin Media.

    The media group has also strengthened its European presence with localised Zee One channels in Germany and France, delivering Bollywood films and Indian series dubbed in local languages.

    “We are incredibly proud to be named Media Brand of the Year,” said Territory Head Europe Parul Goel. “This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, diverse content that resonates with audiences across the UK and Europe.”

    Zee’s marketing strategy has included high-profile campaigns across London’s transport network, digital billboards, and iconic locations such as Piccadilly Circus, significantly raising the brand’s visibility beyond its traditional audience base.

    The company, part of India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, now operates over 50 channels worldwide, reaching more than 1.3 billion viewers globally.

     

  • Zee Entertainment UK launches &TV on Samsung TV Plus

    Zee Entertainment UK launches &TV on Samsung TV Plus

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment UK is expanding its presence in the UK and Europe with the launch of &TV on Samsung TV Plus. This follows the successful introductions of Zee One in Germany, Zee World English, and Zee Magic in France.

    &TV is the first Hindi entertainment channel on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, targeting the five million-strong South Asian population. It offers popular shows like Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hain, Atal, Begusarai, Tere Bin, and Ghar Ek Mandir, all with English subtitles. These programs focus on relatable experiences, emotions, and cultural nuances that connect with British Asian audiences.

    This launch strengthens Zee Entertainment UK’s relationship with the British Asian community, offering an engaging and enjoyable viewing experience on Samsung TV Plus.

    Samsung TV Plus UK lead, content acquisition Stuart Pearson said, “We are thrilled to introduce &TV to Samsung TV Plus in the UK. This exciting addition brings countless hours of Bollywood-centric content to viewers in the region. Our partnership with Zee is built on robust fundamentals of audience engagement, and we are delighted to continue this successful collaboration.”

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises chief business officer – international business, Ashok Namboodiri, said, “We are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our new channel, marking the first Hindi language channel on Samsung TV Plus. This incredible collaboration allows us to bring even more of our engaging and popular content to viewers in the UK. Following the successful launches of three other channels in the UK and Europe, this partnership with Samsung TV Plus is truly remarkable and an exciting milestone for us.”

    Samsung TV Plus is Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming service, requiring no subscription, sign-up, or additional devices. It is pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 to 2024 and available for download on Samsung Galaxy devices in select regions. The service is available in the UK and 15 other European regions with only an internet connection required.