9X (TV channel)
Indian Hindi Channel
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9X was an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai.[3] It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL). The channel was launched on 12 November 2007 in India as the flagship of the INX Network.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015)[2]
9XM
9X Jhakaas
9X Tashan
9x Jalwa
 9X Logo | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | 9X Media (2007-2010)[1] Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015)[2] |
| Sister channels | 9XO 9XM 9X Jhakaas 9X Tashan 9x Jalwa |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 November 2007 |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Replaced by | Ummah Channel |
History
Sale to Zee Enterprises
On 8 March 2010, it was reported that Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. had made a bid of Rs 650 million for 9X, who owe Rs 1.30 billion to creditors.[4] The 9X Media acquired the deal with the creditors. On 20 April 2010, Zee Enterprises confirmed that it had secured an in-principle approval from its board for acquisition of 9X, under a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to appropriate statutory and regulatory approvals.[5] On 29 April 2010, ZEE Network's board of directors has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between ZEEL and 9X Media, former owners of 9X.[6][7]
Shutdown
The channel ceased all its operations on 10 August 2009 in the UK, where the ongoing shows were shifted to its sister music channel 9XM, making it a hybrid channel.[8] The channel ceased all its operations on 13 April 2015 in India as it stopped airing new content since 2009 and aired re-runs most of Zee TV shows.[9][10][11] The channel even suffered losses due to lack of GRP and viewership.[12][13]
Programming
The following is a list of programs broadcast on 9X before it ceased all its operations.
- Dhak Dhak In Dubai (2007–2008)
- Ajeeb (2008)
- Black (2009)
- Jiya Jale (2007–2008)
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki (2008)
- Kahe Naa Kahe (2007–2008)
- Kya Dill Mein Hai (2007–2008)
- Veeranwali (2008–2009)
- Chak De Bachche
- Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008)
- Mission Ustaad (2007–2008)