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{{Short description|Defunct Hindi television channel in India (2007-2025)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Bindass
| logo = Bindass_tv_channel.png
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2007|9|24|df=y}}|
| closed_date = {{End date and age|2025|3|15|df=y}}
| former_names = UTV Bindass (2007-2012)
| picture_format = [[720p]] [[SDTV]]
| owner = [[Disney Star]]
| sister_channels = [[Disney Star#Owned channels|Disney Star channels]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
| type = [[Television channel]]
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}

'''Bindass''' was an Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi language music]] [[pay television|pay television channel]] owned by [[JioStar|Disney Star]]. Originally launched as a youth channel, it was a more dedicated music channel. Bindass was discontinued on 15 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Documentation & Support - JioStar {{!}} Explore User Guides |url=https://www.jiostar.com/documentation/ |access-date= |website=Jiostar |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Akansha |title=JioStar shuts 9 channels including Comedy Central; introduces 8 new sports channels |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/mediainfo/television/jiostar-shuts-9-channels-including-comedy-central-introduces-8-new-sports-channels-8727716 |access-date= |website=bestmediainfo.com |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
[[UTV Software Communications]] launched Bindass as a youth-oriented entertainment channel on 24 September 2007 along with movie channel Bindass Movies (which was later rebranded as UTV Action in 2010). Initial programming consisted of a sitcoms ''Sun Yaar Chill Maar'' and ''Lagegi'', action series ''Shakira - The End of Evil'', ''3rd Degree'' with [[Ugesh Sarcar]] and six international shows ''[[The Benny Hill Show]]'', ''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|Japanese Pro Wrestling Show]]'', ''Gotcha'', ''Motorrad Cops'', ''[[Whacked Out Sports]]'' and ''Challenges of Fire''.<ref name="Bind">{{cite web |title=Bindass moves to full launch |url=http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4427/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411180606/http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4427/ |archive-date=11 April 2008 |publisher=Variety Online Asia |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Dubbed/>

In February 2010, Bindass launched a new campaign titled "What I Am" which aimed at speaking for the youth of India, and dispel popular misconceptions about their attitude towards responsibilities.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227791,what-i-am-utv-bindass-new-campaign-speaks-through-voice-of-youth.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125110839/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227791,what-i-am-utv-bindass-new-campaign-speaks-through-voice-of-youth.aspx | url-status=live | archive-date=2010-11-25 | title=What I am: UTV Bindass' new campaign speaks through voice of youth | website=Campaign India }}</ref>

[[The Walt Disney Company]] acquired UTV in 2012 and ''Bindass'' along with other UTV channels became part of [[Disney India Media Networks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-acquires-controlling-stake-indias-286342|title=Disney Acquires Controlling Stake in India's UTV|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=1 February 2012|access-date=30 December 2017|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111043331/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/disney-acquires-controlling-stake-indias-286342/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2016, Disney Media Networks India started producing [[Web television]] series which will be simulcast on Bindass as well digital platforms like [[Facebook]] and [[YouTube]].<ref name=Tere>{{cite web|url=http://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing/bindass-unveils-its-new-series-tere-liye-bro_87488.html|title=Bindass Unveils Its New Series - Tere Liye Bro|access-date=December 6, 2017|archive-date=31 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103920/http://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing/bindass-unveils-its-new-series-tere-liye-bro_87488.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The first series under this multi-platform strategy was ''The Girl in the City''<ref name=Girl>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/47641_bindass-launches-its-first-ever-web-series-Girl-in-the-City|title=bindass launches its first ever web series 'Girl in the City'|date=7 April 2016|access-date=31 December 2017|archive-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124174102/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/47641_bindass-launches-its-first-ever-web-series-Girl-in-the-City|url-status=live}}</ref> which was followed by ''The Trip'',<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/watch-lisa-haydon-plays-a-hot-feisty-musician-in-a-web-series/story-Ocyw6Z5ZjX0kItl7zRn8DL.html|title=Watch: Lisa Haydon plays a hot, feisty musician in a web series|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=7 January 2017|access-date=31 December 2017|archive-date=28 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028144751/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/watch-lisa-haydon-plays-a-hot-feisty-musician-in-a-web-series/story-Ocyw6Z5ZjX0kItl7zRn8DL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Girl in the City Chapter 2'',<ref name=G2>{{cite web|url=http://thetimeliners.com/mithila-palkar-back-chapter-2-%E2%80%9Cgirl-city%E2%80%9D|title=Mithila Palkar Is Back with Chapter 2 of "Girl In The City"|date=25 March 2017|access-date=31 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217125029/http://thetimeliners.com/mithila-palkar-back-chapter-2-%E2%80%9Cgirl-city%E2%80%9D|archive-date=17 December 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''Dil Buffering''<ref name=Buff>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/disney-pushes-brand-bindass-as-it-merges-with-bindass-play-enters-ott-space-170922|title=Disney pushes brand bindass as it merges with bindass Play, enters OTT space|date=22 September 2017 |access-date=September 22, 2017|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230092604/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/disney-pushes-brand-bindass-as-it-merges-with-bindass-play-enters-ott-space-170922|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Tere Liye Bro''.<ref name=Tere/>

In 2017, Disney India closed [[Bindass Play]], a music channel and its content was merged with Bindass.<ref name=Buff/>

In 2025, it was announced that Bindass, along with 8 other channels would be discontinued on 15 March 2025.
===Bindass India concert===
On 13 January 2008, Bindass presented a two-hour live concert starring popular [[Bollywood]] star [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. The entourage included stars [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Dia Mirza]], [[Rakhi Sawant]] and [[Dino Morea]]. The concert was hosted by [[Sajid Khan]], and choreographed by [[Ganesh Hegde]].

Prior to the contest Bindass organized a nationwide contest called "Dance with SRK", where the lucky winners would get to dance with Shah Rukh Khan on stage. Through a lucky dip, three winners, Andrew from [[Kolkata]], Richa from [[Lucknow]] and 9 year old Vidhi from Mumbai, were chosen.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/jan/janrel26.php | title=The Stars came down at the 'Airtel Bindass India Concert' | publisher=Indian Television | access-date=21 May 2008 | archive-date=30 August 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830014742/http://indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/jan/janrel26.php | url-status=live }}</ref> The concert was telecast on Bindass on 26 January 2008 on [[Indian Republic Day]].

==Programming==
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* ''3rd Degree With Ugesh Sarcar''<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/utv-launches-brand-bindass-space-yatra-hunt/articleshow/2219370.cms?from=mobile|title=UTV launches brand Bindass, space yatra hunt|date=20 July 2007|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=25 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925003226/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/utv-launches-brand-bindass-space-yatra-hunt/articleshow/2219370.cms?from=mobile|url-status=live}}</ref> (2007–2009)
* ''Beg Borrow Steal''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/dec/decrel3.php|title=Bindass presents Beg Borrow Steal|date=December 2, 2011|access-date=July 7, 2017|archive-date=19 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019225813/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/dec/decrel3.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bindass-is-back-with-beg-borrow-steal/articleshow/54933473.cms|title=Bindass is back with 'Beg Borrow Steal' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=19 October 2016 |access-date=30 October 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110824/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bindass-is-back-with-beg-borrow-steal/articleshow/54933473.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011–2017)
* ''[[The Benny Hill Show]]''<ref name=Dubbed>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k8/dub_special.php|title=Dubbed shows on Bindass|date=February 9, 2008|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=9 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509233755/http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k8/dub_special.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2007–2008)
* ''[[Big Switch]]'' (2009–2015)
* ''Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/may/may213.php|title=UTV Bindass returns with 'Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai'|date=May 20, 2009|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=31 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731133351/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/may/may213.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2008–2010)
* ''The Chair''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/aug/aug260.php|title=Bindass to launch horror-reality show 'The Chair'|date=August 31, 2010|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405125252/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/aug/aug260.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2010)
* ''Challenges Of Fire''<ref name=Dubbed/> (2007–2008)
* ''Change Aayega Hum Laayenge''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.disney.in/sites/default/files/press-releases/pdfs/Press-Release-Change-Aayega-Hum-Layenge-FINAL.pdf|title=bindass launches ''Change Aayega, Hum Laayenge''|date=13 March 2014|publisher=Disney India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110834/http://corporate.disney.in/sites/default/files/press-releases/pdfs/Press-Release-Change-Aayega-Hum-Layenge-FINAL.pdf|archive-date=30 October 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> (2014)
* ''[[Dadagiri (Hindi TV series)|Dadagiri]]'' (2008–2011)
* ''Destination Love''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/jan/jan91.php|title=Bindass heads for "Destination Love"|date=January 15, 2010|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408153220/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/jan/jan91.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2010)
* ''Dil Buffering''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/sep/26/refreshing-working-on-dil-buffering-aanchal-munjal-1662951.html|title=Refreshing working on 'Dil Buffering': Aanchal Munjal|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123123201/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/sep/26/refreshing-working-on-dil-buffering-aanchal-munjal-1662951.html|url-status=live}}</ref> (2017)
* ''[[Emotional Atyachar]]'' (2009–2015)
* ''Fear Less''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-00896/bindass-promotes-brand-new-sho-1342184687937|title=Bindass promotes brand new show 'Fear Less'|website=EVENTFAQS Media|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=12 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003305/https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-00896/bindass-promotes-brand-new-sho-1342184687937|url-status=live}}</ref> (2012)
* ''Halla Bol''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com">{{cite web|url=http://bestmediainfo.com/2015/11/bindass-strengthens-line-up-to-introduce-its-first-sitcom/|title=Bindass strengthens line-up, to introduce its first sitcom|website=www.bestmediaifo.com|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=12 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003305/https://bestmediainfo.com/2015/11/bindass-strengthens-line-up-to-introduce-its-first-sitcom/|url-status=live}}</ref> (2015)
* ''Hass Ley India''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/dec/dec163.php|title=Bindass to relaunch 'Lagegi' as 'Hass Ley India'|date=13 December 2007|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517085856/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/dec/dec163.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2007–2008)
* ''Girl In The City''<ref name=Girl/> (2016)
* ''Girl In The City: Chapter 2''<ref name=G2/> (2017)
* ''Girl In The City: Chapter 3''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.co.in/girl-city-chapter-3-hits-10-million-views|title=Girl In The City - Chapter 3 Hits 10+ Million Views|date=27 July 2018|website=Box Office India|access-date=30 October 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110823/https://boxofficeindia.co.in/girl-city-chapter-3-hits-10-million-views|url-status=live}}</ref> (2018)
* ''Ishq Messenger''<ref name=Buff/> (2017–2021)
* ''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling|Japanese Wrestling Show]]''<ref name=Dubbed/> (2007–2008)
* ''The Khan Sisters''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates247.com/bigg-boss-7-winner-who-is-gauhar-khan-2013-12-29-1.532837|title=Bigg Boss 7 winner: Who is Gauhar Khan?|date=29 December 2013|website=Emirates24-7|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=12 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003304/https://www.emirates247.com/bigg-boss-7-winner-who-is-gauhar-khan-2013-12-29-1.532837|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011–2013)
* ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/june/june18.php|title=Bindass to air "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"|date=June 8, 2008|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404222439/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/june/june18.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2008)
* ''Kota Toppers''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/> (2015–2016)
* ''Lagegi''<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> (2007)
* ''Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bindass.com/web-exclusive/life-lafde-aur-bandiyan/|title=bindass.com - Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan|website=www.bindass.com|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=5 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505102451/http://bindass.com/web-exclusive/life-lafde-aur-bandiyan/|url-status=dead}}</ref> (2016)
* ''Live Out Loud - It’s Now Or Never''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/bindass-presents-live-out-loud-its-now-or-never-1037.html|title=Bindass Presents 'Live Out Loud' Its Now or Never|website=www.adgully.com|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=12 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003304/https://www.adgully.com/bindass-presents-live-out-loud-its-now-or-never-1037.html|url-status=live}}</ref> (2012)
* ''Love By Chance''<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/kavi-shastri-to-host-a-new-show-on-bindass/ |title=Kavi Shastri to host a new show on Bindass |author=Ankita R Kanabar |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=16 May 2014 |access-date=11 January 2024 |archive-date=3 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803091659/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/kavi-shastri-to-host-a-new-show-on-bindass/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (2014–2015)
* ''Love Lock Up''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/49046695.cms|title=Most Popular Dating Shows On TV!|date=21 September 2015|website=The Times of India|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=17 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917021649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/photostory/49046695.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011)
* ''Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/mar/marrel41.php|title=Bindass presents Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri|date=March 28, 2011|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-date=27 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227172734/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/mar/marrel41.php|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011)
* ''Motorrad Cops''<ref name=Dubbed/> (2007–2008)
* ''Pyar Ka The End''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/bindass-talks-about-relationships-with-pyaar-ka-the-end-140809|title=Bindass talks about relationships with 'Pyaar Ka The End'|date=9 August 2014|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=12 May 2019|archive-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513093227/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/bindass-talks-about-relationships-with-pyaar-ka-the-end-140809|url-status=live}}</ref> (2014)
* ''Road Diaries''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Arjun-Bijlani-goes-Bindass/articleshow/12002903.cms?|title=Arjun Bijlani goes Bindass!|work=The Times of India|access-date=4 March 2016|archive-date=15 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915233730/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Arjun-Bijlani-goes-Bindass/articleshow/12002903.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> (2016)
* ''Selfie Wala Show''<ref name=Buff/> (2017–2021)
* ''Shakira - The End Of Evil'' (2007–2008)
* ''Sun Yaar Chill Maar'' (2007–2008)<ref>{{Cite web|first=Kavita|last=Shyam|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/miss-briganza-is-back/articleshow/2778608.cms|title=Miss Briganza is back!|date=14 February 2008|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516171702/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/miss-briganza-is-back/articleshow/2778608.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Sun Yaar Try Maar''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/> (2015)
* ''[[Surprise Surprise Gotcha]]''<ref name=Dubbed/> (2007–2008)
* ''Superdude'' (2011–2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-hunt-for-the-superdude-of-india-is-back/articleshow/16850445.cms|title=The Hunt for the Superdude of India is Back!|date=17 October 2012|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=31 December 2023|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111043224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-hunt-for-the-superdude-of-india-is-back/articleshow/16850445.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Tere Liye Bro''<ref name=Tere/> (2017–2018)
* ''Tia's Request Show'' <ref name=Buff/> (2017–2021)
* ''The Trip''<ref name="auto"/> (2016–2018)
* ''Tu Con Main Con''<ref name="bestmediainfo.com"/> (2015)
* ''[[Whacked Out Sports]]''<ref name=Dubbed/> (2007–2008)
* ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]'' (2013–2016)
* ''[[Zabaan Sambhalke]]'' (2007–2008)
* ''[[Zindagi Wins]]'' (2015)
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20170120224004/http://www.bindass.com/}}

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Bindass - Revision history

MohammedMathieu at 15:13, 5 February 2026