Zee Ganga
Bhojpuri general entertainment channel
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Zee Ganga[1] was a Bhojpuri general entertainment channel. It was launched by Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) as Big Ganga in 2013 but later acquired by ZEEL and they rebranded it as Zee Ganga[2] in 2021. It was the only Bhojpuri channel on DD Free Dish which delivers original content for their viewers.[3][4]
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Network | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Programming | |
| Language | Bhojpuri |
| Picture format | 576i(SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | Zee Biskope Big Magic |
| History | |
| Launched | 14 January 2013 as Big Magic Bihar Jharkhand 15 August 2014 as Big Magic Ganga 14 January 2016 as Big Ganga 20 September 2021 as Zee Ganga |
| Replaced | Big Ganga |
| Closed | 26 June 2024 |
| Replaced by | Zee Anmol Cinema 2 |
| Former names | Big Magic Bihar Jharkhand Big Magic Ganga |
| Links | |
| Website | Zee Ganga |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| D2M | 470-582MHz |
| Streaming media | |
| DD Free Dish | LCN 16 |
History
On 14 January 2013, Reliance launched a new Bhojpuri channel called Big Magic Bihar & Jharkhand.[5] Later on 15 August 2014, It was rebranded as Big Magic Ganga.[6] On 1 January 2016, it was again renamed to Big Ganga.[7]
In November 2016, ZEE acquired the two channels of RBNL - Big Magic and Big Ganga.[4] On 20 September 2021, the channel was rebranded as Zee Ganga with introduction of few original Bhojpuri fiction and non-fiction contents.[8]
Former broadcast
Acquired series
- Banoo Main Teri Dulhann
- Kasamh Se
- No. 1 Bahuriya
- Qubool Hai
- Kumkum Bhagya
- Tashan-e-Ishq[9]
- Maayka
- Zindagi Ki Mehek
- Kaala Teeka
- Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal
- Kehu Aapan Ba[10]
- Piyaa Albela
- Gangaa
- B. D. O. Bitiya
- Sasural Wali Mai
- Begusarai
- Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal
- Geet Dholi
- Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo
- Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey
- Misri - Rishtan Me Mithaas
- Satrangi Sasural
- Doli Armaano Ki
- Tenali Rama
- Uran Chiraiya
Horror/supernatural series
Mythological series
Reality/non-scripted shows
Comedy series
- Bagal Wali Jaan Mareli[14]
Sister channel
Zee Biskope
Zee Biskope is a Bhojpuri free-to-air movie channel launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.[15][16]
