List of Marathi-language television channels
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2024) |
| Indian television |
|---|
 |
| Main articles: |
| Nationwide & Language |
| Niche |
The Marathi-language television industry was started in India in 1984. Although earlier confined to a half an hour slot in the national television Doordarshan, the industry has now expanded with many commercial TV channels currently on air. Various dedicated categories like news and movies have been added and have considerably expanded the horizon of Marathi TV entertainment.
Marathi news channels
[edit]Marathi television got its first round-the-clock news channel in the form of Saam TV in the year 2008 leading Marathi language News channel in the state. Nilesh Khare is the Channel Head and Editor of the channel since 2018. Zee 24 Taas was launched in 2007. Disney Star launched its Marathi news channel Star Majha in June 2007, which was later named as ABP Majha from 1 June 2012. Network 18 and Lokmat together formed a joint venture to launch IBN Lokmat in 2008 and which was later renamed as News18 Lokmat. In 2008, Sakal Media Groups launched its first venture in television with Saam TV. Firstly it was info entertainment, but from 1 January 2018 it became a leading Marathi news channel. In 2009, TV9 Maharashtra launched. On 1 May 2013 another channel launched, namely Jai Maharashtra, by Mumbai-based media group Sahana Films. Lokshahi News channel was launched on 26 January 2020 by Swaraj Marathi Broadcasting LLP. Pudhari News, a news channel by Pudhari Publications Pvt. Ltd., was launched on 29 August 2023.[1]
List of channels
[edit]Government owned channel
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Sahyadri | 1994 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati |
General entertainment channels (GEC)
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Marathi | 1999 | SD+HD | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Colors Marathi | 2000 | SD | Viacom 18 | |
| Star Pravah | 2008 | SD+HD | Disney Star | |
| Sony Marathi | 2018 | SD | Sony Pictures Networks India | |
| Sun Marathi | 2021 | SD+HD | Sun TV Network | |
| Zee Chitramandir | SD | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Defunct channels
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhat TV | 2001 | 2002 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | |
| Tara Marathi | 1999 | 2006 | |||
| Mi Marathi | 2007 | 2017 | Sri Adhikari Brothers Group (SAB) | ||
| Mr. TV | 2019 | 2019 | Dolby Digital | Shemaroo Entertainment | |
| Q Marathi | 2022 | 2023 | Stereo 2.0 | Q You Media |
Informative
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Channel | 1995 | SD+HD | Stereo | 2.0 | Warner Bros. Discovery India |
Movies
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Talkies | 2007 | SD+HD | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Fakt Marathi | 2011 | SD | Enterr10 Television Network | |
| Zee Yuva | 2016 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | ||
| Shemaroo Marathibana | 2019 | Shemaroo Entertainment | ||
| Pravah Picture | 2022 | SD+HD | Disney Star |
Defunct channel
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitrapat Marathi | 2016 | 2018 | SD | Stereo 2.0 | Parls Group |
Music
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9X Jhakaas | 2008 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | 9X Media |
| Maiboli | 2013 | Sri Adhikari Brothers Television (SAB) | ||
| Sangeet Marathi | 2015 | Media Worldwide Limited |
Defunct channel
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Vajwa | 2020 | 2022 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Kids
[edit]Defunct channels
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogo | 2004 | 2005 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Warner Bros. Discovery India |
| Discovery Kids | 2012 | 2013 | SD | ||
| Sony YAY! | 2017 | 2018 | SD | Culver Max Entertainment | |
| ETV Bal Bharat | 2021 | 2022 | SD | ETV Network |
Sports
[edit]Defunct channel
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 Marathi | 2019 | 2023 | Full HD | Stereo | 2.0 | Disney Star |
News
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABP Majha | 2007 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | ABP Group (Formerly Star India) |
| News18 Lokmat | Network18 | |||
| Saam TV | Sakal Media Group | |||
| Zee 24 Taas | Zee Media Corporation | |||
| TV9 Marathi | 2009 | Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited (ABCPL) | ||
| Jai Maharashtra | 2013 | Sahana Group | ||
| Lokshahi News | 2020 | Swaraj Marathi Broadcasting LLP | ||
| Pudhari News | 2023 | Pudhari Publications Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| NDTV Marathi | 2024 | Adani Group |
Defunct channels
[edit]| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra1 | 2011 | 2020 | Full HD | Stereo | 2.0 | First India Group Asia Limited |
| News State Maharashtra Goa | 2022 | 2024 | HD | News Nation Network Pvt Ltd |
Marathi HD channels
[edit]| Channel | Genre | Launch | Broadcast | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pravah HD | GEC | 1 May 2016 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital | 7.1 | Disney Star |
| Zee Marathi HD | 20 November 2016 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | ||||
| Sun Marathi HD | 28 November 2023 | Sun TV Network | ||||
| Zee Talkies HD | Movies | 15 October 2016 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | |||
| Pravah Picture HD | 15 May 2022 | Disney Star |
Defunct channel
[edit]| Channel | Genre | Launch | Defunct | Broadcast | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors Marathi HD | GEC | 20 July 2015 | 1 January 2024 | Own Schedule | Full HD | Dolby Digital | 5.1 | Viacom 18 |
References
[edit]- ^ "'पुढारी न्यूज' टी.व्ही. चॅनलचे आज लाँचिंग". पुढारी (in Marathi). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
