Colors Bangla (previously known as ETV Bangla) is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language.[1] It was launched in 2000 as ETV Bangla, owned by the Hyderabad-based ETV Network. It was later sold to TV18 and was rebranded under the Colors moniker.[2]
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India Bangladesh North America |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Viacom18 |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 April 2000 (SD channel) 2 May 2016 (HD channel) |
| Replaced | ETV Bangla (2000–2015) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History
editThe channel aired the Filmfare Awards East 2017.[3] The channel was re-branded under the Viacom18 Colors franchise on 1 April 2015.[4][1][2] Colors Bangla started their HD channel from 2 May 2016 along with the HD versions of Colors Kannada and Colors Marathi. On 30 August 2021 6:30 PM IST, on account of Janmashtami it rebranded and introduced new graphics after almost 5+1⁄2 years, where it is not only pink colour, but also with violet swoosh, and the wordmark 'Bangla' is now of white colour instead of red colour and the red colour is bordering the 'Bangla' wordmark. The channel changed its tagline to 'Notun Shopner Rong'.
Currently broadcasts
editDrama series
edit| Title | Premiere date | Adaptation of |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag Chand | 28 November 2022 | Marathi TV series Sundara Manamadhe Bharli |
| Maa-Durga Maa Alormo | TBA |
Formerly broadcasts
editDrama series
edit| Title | Premiere date | Last aired |
|---|---|---|
| Binni Dhaner Khoi | 31 August 2009 | 16 March 2013 |
| Byomkesh | 20 November 2014 | 14 November 2015 |
| Shubho Drishti | 1 January 2018 | 12 January 2019 |
| Jaahanara | 3 September 2018 | 30 August 2019 |
| Nishir Daak | 3 December 2018 | 21 March 2020 |
| Chirodini Ami Je Tomar | 29 July 2019 | 21 March 2020 |
| Dutta and Bouma | 30 August 2021 | 23 January 2022 |
| Mon Mane Na | 5 June 2022 | |
| Sona Roder Gaan | 24 January 2022 | 27 November 2022 |
| Tumpa Autowali | 16 May 2022 | 31 March 2024 |
| Tumii Je Amar Maa | 6 June 2022 | 4 February 2024 |
| Indrani | 18 July 2022 | 9 April 2023 |
| Nayika No.1 | 6 March 2023 | 2 December 2023 |
Dubbed series
edit- Adorer Chhowa
- Barrister Babu
- Bish
- Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
- Chandrakanta
- Chena Ochena
- Choti Sarrdaarni
- Code Red
- Debangshi
- Kena Bou
- Kichhu toh Acchei: Nagin
- Koboch Mahashiboratri
- Kotha Kahini
- Naagin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Pran Bhomra
- Premer Agun
- Proloy theke Sristi — Mohakali
- Ram Sitar Luv Kush
- Shokti Astitver Anubhutir
- Sobar Boro Thakur Shani
- Sopoth Bhalobasar
- Srijar Shwoshurbari
- Tontro Montro
Reality shows
editSister channel
editColors Bangla Cinema
editColors Bangla Cinema is an Indian pay television movie channel broadcasting in Bengali language owned by Viacom18. It was launched in February 2019.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Colors to take over ETV Bangla". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ^ a b "ETV re-branding to Colors". Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Full coverage: Jio Filmfare Awards East 2017". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ Dina, Arzoo (4 March 2015). "Viacom 18 extends Colors branding to regional ETV channels". mint. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "DDF Exclusive - Viacom 18 To Launch Soon "Colors Bangla Cinema" by Rename "The Office" Channel". DreamDTH - Technology Discussion Forums. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Colors Bangla Cinema".
External links
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