Owned by 21st Century Fox Language Bengali | ||
Launched 8 September 2008 (in Middle East)22 November 2012 (in UK and Ireland) Picture format 576i (SDTV),1080i (HDTV) Slogan চলো পাল্টাই (Let's Change) | ||
Star Jalsha (Bengali: স্টার জলসা) is a Bengali language general entertainment television channel based in India. 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.
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The channel is also distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. It is the highest-rated Bengali General Entertainment Channel.
History
Star Jalsha was officially launched on 8 September 2008.
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).
The channel has made history by obtaining the highest television rating among all competing Bengali general entertainment channels since its debut.
The characters Jhilik and Pari from the channel's serial Maa and Pakhi from Bojhena Se Bojhena were a huge hit among the audience.
The characters Kiranmala from Kiranmala and Potol from Potol Kumar Gaanwala 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.
The channel also airs the Star Jalsha Awards to felicitate the characters and programs aired on the channel.
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.
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, Rajkahini, Har Har Bomkesh, Belaseshe, 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 Power, Herogiri, Shankhachil and Love express, Zulfiqar