Star Jalsha
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The revamped logo of Star Jalsha
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| Launched | 8 September 2008 (in Middle East) 22 November 2012 (in UK and Ireland) |
| Owned by | 21st Century Fox |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV), 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | চলো পাল্টাই (Let's Change) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Headquarters | 1107 12th floor, Shahadat Hossain Selim Road, Kolkata |
| Sister channel(s) | Star Jalsha HD
Star Gold Star Movies Movies OK Star Sports National Geographic STAR Plus STAR World Star Dubs STAR Vijay STAR Utsav Life OK STAR Pravah Asianet Jalsha Movies |
| Website | Star Jalsha on hotstar |
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Availability
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| Satellite | |
| Tata Sky (India) | Channel 842 |
| Videocon d2h (India) | Channel 805 |
| Sky Digital (UK) | Channel 808 |
| Zuku (Africa) | Channel 937 |
| Sky (UK & Ireland) | Channel 808 |
| Cable | |
| UCS (Bangladesh) | Channel 58 |
| SkyCable (Philippines) | Channel TBA |
| Destiny Cable (Philippines) | Channel TBA |
| IPTV | |
| mio TV (Singapore) | Coming soon |
| TalkTalk Plus TV (UK) | Channel 553 |
| Zuku (Kenya) | unknown |
Star Jalsha (Bengali: স্টার জলসা) is a Bengali language general entertainment television channel based in India.[1] It is part of 21st Century Fox's STAR India network. Its programming includes a mix of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented, reality shows, shows on crime and telefilms. The channel also airs the latest Bengali films. The channel launched its HD feed on 14 April 2016.
The channel is also distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. It is the number one Bengali channel in India and is also very popular in Bangladesh.
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History
Star Jalsha was officially launched on 8 September 2008 with Sujay Kutty as CEO and Kevin Vaz as President and General Manager of the channel. A music video ("Cholo Paltai... aaj jalsha shuru notun bangalir") composed by Pritam was used to launch Star Jalsha, which was a first for any Bengali channel.
On 17 June 2012, Star Jalsha unveiled a refreshed identity, featuring a new logo – a diamond star amidst a fictionalised event show titled Chalo Paltai (let’s bring a change).[2]
The channel has made history by obtaining the highest television rating among all competing Bengali general entertainment channels since its debut.[3]
The characters Jhilik and Pari from the channel's serial Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena were a huge hit among the audience.[4] n
The characters Pakhi from Bojhena Se Bojhena and Kiranmala from Kiranmala are now trending among the audiences.
- The channel with its sister channel Jalsha Movies emerged as the biggest franchise in the Bengali entertainment space with a TV rating of 692 GRPs (gross rating points) in week 52 of 2012.[5]
Star Jalsha, the Bengali general entertainment channel from Star Network, was launched in the UK on Sky channel 808 on 22 November 2012. It was also launched in the Middle East.[6][7]
The channel also airs the Star Jalsha Awards to felicitate the characters and programs aired on the channel.[8]
Star Jalsha HD was launched along with Jalsha Movies HD on 14 April 2016, 'Poila Boishakh', the Bengali New Year. They are the first Bengali HD channels in India and Bangladesh.[9][10]
Movies
The channel telecasts the latest Bengali movies every Sunday. It has premiered movies from Tollywood including Royal Bengal Rahashya, Iti Mrinalini, Rang Milanti, Baishe Srabon, Dui Prithibi, Autograph, Egaro, Paglu 2, 100% Love, and Chander Pahar. The latest movies are shown under the World TV Premiere property of the channel. The channel premiered the Hindi movie Kahaani, a first for any Indian channel. Recent movie television premieres include Chander Pahar and Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2.
Programming
List of current programs broadcast
| Name of program | Time | Day |
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| Ichchenodi | 5:30pm | Mon-sun |
| Bodhu Boron | 6:00pm | |
| Potol Kumar Gaanwala | 6:30pm | |
| Tumi Asbe Bole | 7:00pm | |
| Chokher Tara Tui | 7:30pm | |
| Kiranmala | 8:00 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Bojhena Se Bojhena | 8:30 pm | |
| Milon Tithi | 9:00 pm | |
| Punyi Pukur | 9:30 pm | |
| Bhakter Bhagaban Sri Krishna | 10:00 pm | Mon-Sun |
| Khokababu | 10:30 pm | Mon-Sun |
| Phire Asaar Gaan (Musical Programme) | 9:00 pm | Sun |
- Upcoming Show:
| Name of Show | Time |
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| Star Jalsha Parvar Award | 26 June 6:00pm |
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External links
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- 2008 introductions
- Bengali-language television channels in India
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