Utsav Plus
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| Broadcast area | Europe |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi |
| Headquarters | Southall, London |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Audio: Hindi Subtitles: English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Star India |
| Sister channels | Utsav Bharat Utsav Gold |
| History | |
| Launched | 22 January 2021 |
| Replaced | StarPlus |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Ziggo (Netherlands) | Channel 760 |
| Numericable (France) | Channel 928 |
| Virgin Media (United Kingdom) | Channel 803 (SD & HD) |
| Satellite | |
| Sky (United Kingdom) | Channel 705 (HD) Channel 883 (SD) |
| IPTV | |
| SFR TV (France) | Channel 928 |
| Orange S.A. (France) | Channel 573 |
| Freebox (France) | Channel 688 |
| KPN (Netherlands) | Channel 134 |
| Sunrise (Switzerland) | Channel 377 |
| Vodafone (Portugal) | Channel 231 |
| Streaming media | |
| Hotstar | hotstar.com |
Utsav Plus (formerly known as Star Plus UK) is a European Hindi general entertainment pay television channel owned by Star India, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.[1] Its programming is in Hindi and subtitled in English.
History[]
Star Plus launched in the United Kingdom in 2005.
Star Plus HD was set to launch in both the United Kingdom and Ireland by the end of 2011,[2] but it was delayed until 5 July 2012.[3]
Rebranding[]
On 12 July 2010, it underwent a rebranding along with a change from the blue rectangular logo to a ruby red star with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi".[4]
On 7 November 2016, it underwent a rebranding with the tagline "Nayi Soch".[5]
On 4 June 2018, it underwent a rebranding with Alia Bhatt as the face of the campaign with the red crystal star with gold swoosh along with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi" and signature song composed by A. R. Rahman.[6]
On 30 December 2020, Disney announced that the ‘Star’ branding would be replaced with ‘Utsav’ in 2021.[7]
On 11 January 2021, Star TV UK/Europe revealed the new logo identity.[8] 11 days later, Star Plus rebranded to Utsav Plus, and this change is currently effective in parts of UK/Europe.[9]
Programming[]
The channel launched two programming Blocks: Star Dophar [10] and Star Zaika.[11]
The programming of ‘Utsav Dophar’ consists of reruns of Star India serials. However, in 2020 reruns of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya were aired from January 2020 and during the COVID-19 lockdown the rerun received high ratings [12] which led to Saathiya airing for a longer duration and other ‘Star Dophar’ serials moving to morning slots. However, months after the rerun of Diya Aur Baati Hum returned to the afternoon timeband.
‘Utsav Zaika’ consists of cooking shows which are aired during different times of the day on both Utsav Plus and Utsav Bharat. Previously, it also aired international dubbed shows in Hindi.[13]
Current broadcast[]
| Year | Show | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–present | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Romantic Family Drama |
| 2019–present | Yeh Hai Chahatein | Romantic Drama |
| 2020–present | Anupamaa | Family Drama |
| Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | Romantic Drama | |
| Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 | Family Drama | |
| Imlie | Drama | |
| 2021–present | Pandya Store | Drama |
| Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali | Romantic Drama | |
| Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha | Romantic Drama | |
| Drama |
| Year | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Awakening with Brahmakumaris | Acquired religious show |
| 2017-present | Diya Aur Baati Hum
|
Rerun |
| 2019–present | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
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Rerun |
Sanjeev Kapoor’s Kitchen
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Acquired cooking show | |
Mummy Ka Magic
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Acquired cooking show | |
| 2020–present | ||
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
|
Rerun | |
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
|
Rerun | |
Ishqbaaz
|
Rerun | |
Chef’s Special
|
Acquired cooking show | |
| 2021–present | Turban Tadka
|
Acquired cooking show |
Festive Feasts
|
Acquired cooking show |
Upcoming broadcast[]
| Show | Production House | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei[14] | 4 Lions Films | August 2021 |
| Hum Aapke Hai Kaun[15] | Rashmi Sharma Telefilms | August 2021 |
| Vidroh - Saari Purani Baate[16] | Gatha Production | August 2021 |
| Dance Plus 6[17] |
|
September 2021 |
| Adhoori Kahani[18] | Director's Kut Productions | 2021 |
| Nach Baliye 10X[19] | Dharma Productions | 2021 |
References[]
- ^ "Description about the Channel Star Plus". Times Of India.
- ^ Star Plus UK to launch HD Channel – http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2011/02/exclusive_star_5.php
- ^ Star Plus HD UK date confirmed – http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/star-plus-hd-to-launch-in-july-in-uk
- ^ "Star Plus to sport new logo, tagline in battle for top slot". Live Mint.
- ^ "How an ad campaign 'challenged stereotypes' and affected a 'cultural shift'". Business Standard.
- ^ "Alia Bhatt becomes fresh face of Star Plus new look". The Indian Express.
- ^ Palmer, Roger (30 December 2020). "Disney Renaming Star Channels In The Netherlands". What's On Disney Plus.
- ^ "Exclusive: Star Plus to become Utsav Plus in UK & Europe". 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: First look at Star TV's new Utsav TV branding". 11 January 2021.
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (8 February 2018). "Star Plus UK to bring back 'Dopahar' slot this month".
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (11 April 2018). "Star TV UK to launch food strand 'Star Zaika'".
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (5 May 2020). Star Plus jumps ahead of rivals on Monday in UK https://www.bizasialive.com/overnights-star-plus-jumps-ahead-of-rivals-on-monday-in-uk/title=Overnights: Star Plus jumps ahead of rivals on Monday in UK Check
|url=value (help). Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Baddhan, Raj (13 June 2018). "Star Plus UK to air first Turkish fiction 'Winter Sun' this month".
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/four-lions-films-coming-new-show-star-plus-deets-inside-210519%3famp
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/rashmi-sharma-telefilms-next-star-plus-be-based-bollywood-movie-hum-aapke-hai-kaun-210424?amp
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-malhotra-locked-star-plus-upcoming-show-210518%3famp
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/yay-dance-reality-shows-nach-baliye-or-dance-plus-launch-august-210526
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-malhotra-locked-star-plus-upcoming-show-210518%3famp
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/yay-dance-reality-shows-nach-baliye-or-dance-plus-launch-august-210526
External links[]
- Television stations in Mumbai
- Hindi-language television stations
- Television channels and stations established in 2021
- Foreign television channels broadcasting in the United Kingdom
- Star India