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{{Short description|Indian general entertainment TV channel}}
{{for|French TV channel|Zee Magic}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = Big Magic
| logo = BIG Magic Logo.jpg
| logo_size =
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|df=yes|2011|4|4}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] (downscalled to [[letterboxed]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| network = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| owner = [[Essel Group]]
| country = India
| headquarters = [[Noida]]
| website = {{url|https://bigmagic.zee5.com/}}
| sister_channels = [[Zee TV]] [[Zee Anmol]] [[Big Ganga]] [[Zee Cinema]] [[& TV]]
| sat_serv_1 = [[Tata Sky]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 176
| sat_serv_2 = [[d2h]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 112
| sat_serv_3 = [[DD Free Dish]]
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 55
| sat_serv_4 = [[Dish TV]]
| sat_chan_4 = Channel 118
| sat_serv_5 = Independent TV
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 225
| sat_serv_6 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 124
| sat_serv_7 = [[Siti Cable]]
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 170
| sat_serv_8 = DEN (U.P. East)
| sat_chan_8 = Channel 118
| language = [[Hindi]]
}}

'''Big Magic''' is an Indian free television channel owned by Essel Group [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]. The channel was launched on 4 April 2011 as Big Magic by [[Reliance Broadcasting Network]]. In 2016 it was acquired by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee]]. During the ownership of Reliance, the most popular shows were [[Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal]], [[Mahisagar]], and [[Nadaniyaan]]. It broadcasts episodes of shows on [[Zee TV]] and [[&TV]]. The channel also broadcasts many cartoon shows. In 2020, the channel acquired [[StarPlus]] hit serials like [[Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan]], [[Son Pari]] & [[Hatim_(TV_series) | Hatim]]. It is going to be rebranded as ''Zee Josh'' shortly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Breaking News - Big Magic is going to rebrand as Zee Josh|url=https://entmnt.com/threads/big-magic-is-going-to-rebrand-as-zee-josh.53371/|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Entertainment News & Updates , DTH Forum, DTH Channel Updates ,News & TV Updates|language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==

The channel was launched as Big Magic on 4 April 2011 by [[Reliance Broadcast Network]], with the tagline "Har pal chatpata". Its programming consisted of sitcoms, mythology shows, animation series, weekend and festive specials events. It was acquired in November 2016 by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited]]. It will be re-titled and revamped into a [[youth]] channel named “Zee Josh”.

== Programming ==
This is a list of programming currently and formerly broadcast by the channel.

=== Current programming ===
; Original Shows

{| class="wikitable sortable
|-
!Year
!Title
!Ref.
|-
|2014
|''[[Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal]]''
|
|}
; Acquired Shows
====Animated====
* ''[[Babloo Dabloo]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-acquires-boonie-bears-exclusive-fta-rights-161024|title=Big Magic acquires Boonie Bears exclusive fta rights|date=24 October 2016|access-date=20 June 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Bandbudh Aur Budbak]]''
* ''[[Chimpoo Simpoo]]''
* ''Nanhe Ninja''
* ''[[Pyar Mohabbat Happy Lucky]]''
* ''[[Sabrina: The Animated Series|Sabrina]]''

====Mythology====
* ''[[Buddha (TV series)|Buddha]]
* ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]]''
* ''[[Paramavatar Shri Krishna]]''

====Drama====
* ''[[Shaka Laka Boom Boom]]''

====Reality/non-scripted programming====
* ''[[Chef Vs Fridge]]''

=== Former programming ===
====Animated====
* ''[[Zevo-3|Chanki Banki Aur Shanki]] (zevo-3)''
* ''Khajano Ke Khiladi''
* ''Ninja Panja (miniforce)''
* ''Om Jai Jagdish (geo mecha)''
* ''Pak Pak Pakaak (chicken stew)''
* ''[[Tobot]]''
* ''[[Transformers: Prime]]''

====Comedy series====
* ''Actor Calling Actor''<ref name=Any>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/big-magic-undergoes-revamp-observes-30-viewership-growth-150624|title=Big Magic undergoes revamp; observes 30% viewership growth|date=24 June 2015|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Bh Se Bhade]]''
* ''[[Bhutu]]''
* ''Boyz''<ref name=Youu>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-targets-young-adults-with-two-new-shows-150829|title=Big Magic targets young adults with two new shows|date=29 August 2015|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''Chutki Baja Ke''<ref name=Fort/><ref name=Nauu/>
* ''[[Comedy Ka Rocket]]''<ref name=Fort/>
* ''[[Deewane Anjane]]''
* ''[[Fakebook with Kavita]]''<ref name=Fort/><ref name=Nauu/>
* ''[[Hazir Jawab Birbal]]''
* ''[[Ji Sirji!]]''<ref name=Fort/>
* ''Lete Hai Khabar Khabron Ki''<ref name=Fort/><ref name=Nauu/>
* ''[[Love Dosti Aur Dua]]''
* ''[[Mahisagar]]''
* ''Mania Ki Duniya''<ref name=Youu/>
* ''[[Nadaniyaan]]''
*[[Narayan Narayan]]
* ''Nautanki News''<ref name=Nauu>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-to-launch-fourth-integrated-show-nautanki-news-151103|title=Big Magic to launch fourth integrated show 'Nautanki News'|date=3 November 2015|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Naya Mahisagar]]''
* ''[[Neeli Chatri Waale]]''
* ''Pyar Marriage Shhhh (PMS)''<ref name=Youu/>
* ''[[Tedi Medi Family]]''
* ''[[Tera Baap Mera Baap]]''

====Drama and live action series====
* ''[[Afsar Bitiya]]''
* ''Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar''
* ''[[Aladdin (Zee TV)|Aladdin – Jaanbaaz Ek Jalwe Anek]]''
* ''[[Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal]]''
* ''[[Beta Hi Chahiye]]''<ref name=Bet>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k13/may/may107.php|title=Big Magic strengthens fiction line-up with two new shows|date=18 May 2013|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Chhoti Bahu|Chhoti Bahu 2]]''
* ''[[Hum Paanch Phir Se]]''
* ''Khakhi Ek Vachan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magics-khaki-ek-vachan-depicts-heroic-deeds-of-police-force-170706|title=Big Magic's 'Khaki Ek Vachan' depicts heroic deeds of police force|access-date=6 July 2017}}</ref>
* ''Kunwara Hai Par Hamara Hai''
* ''Maa Shakti''
* ''Pyar Ya Dehshat''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/july/july265.php|title=Big Magic to launch 'Pyaar Ya Dehshat' on 27 Aug|date=31 July 2012|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''Rudra Ke Rakshak''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shararat-actress-simple-kaur-to-be-seen-in-rudra-ke-rakshak/articleshow/60752973.cms|title=Shararat actress Simple Kaur to be seen in Rudra Ke Rakshak|date=September 19, 2017|access-date=October 26, 2018}}</ref>
* ''[[Saat Bhai Champa (TV Series)|Shorveer Sisters]]''
* ''Shaurya Veer Eklavya Ki Gatha''
* [[Sonpari]]
* ''[[Supergirl (TV series)]]''
* ''Vijayi Bhav''
* ''[[Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum]]''

====Horror/supernatural series====
* ''[[Brahmarakshas (TV series)|Brahmarakshas]]''
* ''Cheekh..Ek Khauffnakk Sach''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-to-air-horror-show-cheekhek-khaufnak-sach-170511|title=Big Magic to air horror show 'Cheekh..Ek Khaufnak Sach'|date=11 May 2017|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein|Fear Files]]''
* [[Hatim (TV series)]]
* ''[[Maharakshak: Devi]]''
* ''[[Maharakshak Aryan]]''
* ''[[Naaginn (2007 TV series)|Naaginn – Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa]]''

====Mythological series====
* ''[[Baal Krishna]]''
* ''Chakradhari Ajay Krishna''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-launches-another-mythological-show-chakradhari-ajaya-krishna-170417|title=Big Magic launches another mythological show 'Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna'|access-date=17 April 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Sahara One|Ganesh Leela]]''
* ''[[Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali]]''
* ''[[Jai Maa Vindhyavasini]]''<ref name=Bet/>
* ''[[Ramayan (2012 TV series)|Ramayan]]''
* ''Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav''
*''[[Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha]]''

====Reality/non-scripted programming====
* ''[[BIG Fame Star]]''
* ''[[BIG Memsaab]]''
* ''Bollywood Frydays''<ref name=Fort/>
* ''Chutki Shopkeepaa Aur Woh''<ref name=Youu/>
* ''[[Dance India Dance#Li'l Masters|Dance India Dance Li'l Masters]]''
* ''Family Fortunes''<ref name=Fort>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-to-fortify-programming-with-four-new-show-launches-151025|title=Big Magic to fortify programming with four new show launches|date=25 October 2015|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Khullja Sim Sim]]''
* ''[[India's Best Dramebaaz]]''
* ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2017]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official}}

{{Big Magic Programmes}}
{{Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group}}
{{Essel Group}}

[[Category:Hindi-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2011]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
[[Category:Essel Group]]
[[Category:Comedy television channels in India]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television stations]]
[[Category:BIG Magic original programming]]

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>AllyD at 05:46, 30 June 2021