Zee Smile

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]

Zee Smile
CountryIndia and United States
SloganJiyo Zee Bhar Ke (2004–2011)
Zee! (2004–2011)
Only On Zee Smile (2004–present)
Zee Smile Par (2004–present)
HeadquartersMumbai, India
New York City, New York, United States
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
720p
576i SDTV
480i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channelsZee TV
Zee Anmol
Zee Cinema
Zee News
History
Launched11 September 2004 (India)
July 21, 2011 (USA)
ReplacedSmile TV
Closed15 January 2016 except on Sling TV
Links
Websitehttp://www.zeetelevision.com/
Availability
Cable
HathwayChannel 20
Satellite
Dish TVChannel 101
Airtel digital TVChannel 123
Dish Network (USA)Channel 714
Streaming media
Sling TV (USA)IPTV

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 in English language.

History

The channel was established by Essel Group 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

References
  1. Shukla, Archana (5 September 2004). "Zee Network to launch comedy channel". The Economic Times.
  2. "Zee dons new look". Indiantelevision.com. 28 March 2005.
  3. "Smile TV to be rebranded". Ps Marketing. 2005.
  4. "Zee Smile set for a revamp; Shailja to head". Indian Television. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  5. "Smile TV". The Tribune. 7 September 2005.
  6. "Nitin Vaidya made Smile TV business head". Indiantelevision.com. 26 October 2004.
  7. "Zee Smile looks to acquire global formats". Indiantelevision.com. 14 June 2005.
  8. "Four DD comedy shows begin rerun on ZEE's Smile TV". 25 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  9. "Zee Smile to launch Three new shows". 25 September 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  10. "Zee's glee Smile TV to launch new shows on 12 September". 4 September 2004. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  11. "Zee Smile to launch gameshow 'Khiladi No.1'". 25 December 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
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