Zee Smile
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| Country | India and United States |
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| Headquarters | Mumbai, India New York City, New York, United States |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV 720p 576i SDTV 480i SDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | Zee TV Zee Anmol Zee Cinema Zee News |
| History | |
| Launched | 11 September 2004 (India) July 21, 2011 (USA) |
| Replaced | Smile TV |
| Closed | 15 January 2016 (India) |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.zeetelevision.com/ |
| Availability | |
Zee Smile was a general entertainment channel based in India. It was a first Indian Television Channel that was launched on 11 September 2004.[1] The channel was launched by Zee Network as Smile TV, but on 28 March 2005 as part of Zee Network's revamp, the channel was renamed as Zee Smile.[2][3]
In March 2015, Zee Smile announced a revamp with Shailja Kejriwal in charge of the project.[4] The channel was shut down on 15 January 2016. It continues to telecast in USA through Sling TV only and airs different programming until removed from 2021.
History[]
The channel was established by Zee Entertainment Enterprises by Ashish Kaul, VP of Corporate Brand Development[5] and Nitin Vaidya, business head of Smile TV.[6] Along with sitcoms, the channel also broadcast game shows, comedy chat shows, and comedy movies. The channel also acquired various comic formats from other countries as well as Indian formats in a plan to generate more revenue.[7]
Programming[]
- Alvida Darling[8]
- Angry Mohan[9]
- Bechara Big B
- Comedy Ghanta[9]
- Fooltoo Paagal Hai
- Gudgudee[8]
- Hasne Bhi Do Yaron[10]
- Hello Friends[8]
- Hitler Didi
- Home Sweet Home
- Hum Paanch
- Kahani Mein Ek Twist[10]
- Kareena Kareena
- Kasamh Se
- Khiladi No.1[11]
- Kross Connection[9] hosted by Nasirr Khan
- Kyonki Yeh Hasya Kavi Muqabla[10] hosted by Nasirr Khan
- Maayka
- Nukkad[8]
- PA Saheb[8]
- Pavitra Rishta
- Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat
- Satrangi Sasural
- Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup'[8]
- Tumhari Disha
- Ulta Pulta Ek Minute[10]
- Vilaytee Bahu[8]
- Wagle Ki Duniya[8]
- Woh
- Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
- Yoyo[10]
References[]
- ^ Shukla, Archana (5 September 2004). "Zee Network to launch comedy channel". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Zee dons new look". Indiantelevision.com. 28 March 2005.
- ^ "Smile TV to be rebranded". Ps Marketing. 2005.
- ^ "Zee Smile set for a revamp; Shailja to head". Indian Television. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "Smile TV". The Tribune. 7 September 2005.
- ^ "Nitin Vaidya made Smile TV business head". Indiantelevision.com. 26 October 2004.
- ^ "Zee Smile looks to acquire global formats". Indiantelevision.com. 14 June 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Four DD comedy shows begin rerun on ZEE's Smile TV". 25 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Zee Smile to launch Three new shows". 25 September 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Zee's glee Smile TV to launch new shows on 12 September". 4 September 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Zee Smile to launch gameshow 'Khiladi No.1'". 25 December 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
External links[]
- Television stations in Mumbai
- Hindi-language television channels in India
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises
- Hindi-language television stations
- Television channels and stations established in 2004
- Defunct television channels in India
- 2004 establishments in Maharashtra