9XM is an Indian Hindi free-to-air music channel based in Mumbai.
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The channel is owned by 9X Media, an Indian television business. 9XM's programming is focused on Hindi-language music videos. The channel is available on all major dth platforms, including DD Free Dish. The channel is available on channel number 57 on DD Free Dish.[1]
International
In August 2008, 9XM launched as a free-to-air channel on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[2] The following month, the channel was added to Freesat.[3] 9XM was removed from Freesat on 27 August 2009 and from Sky on 24 December 2009,[4] with the channel's Sky EPG slot purchased by Colors.[5]
The channel returned to Sky and the UK market on 14 February 2012.[6] On 12 October 2012, the channel closed once again citing technical difficulties,[7] however their broadcast license had been revoked by Ofcom on 13 September following a failure to submit their returns.[8] The channel returned on 8 November 2012,[9] only to finally close again on 31 May 2013, following poor audience ratings.[10] 9XM telecasts instant hit Ranjithame Hindi Vijay song from film Varisu to highly positive viewership response.[11]
References
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: 9XM channel also available on DD Free dish. FreeDish Blog(9 December 2020). Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ↑ 9XM launches on Sky EPG in DD India slot. Biz Asia(14 August 2008). Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ↑ 9X & 9XM make Freesat platform launch. Biz Asia(22 September 2008). Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ↑ 9XM makes exit from Sky Digital platform. Biz Asia(24 December 2009). Retrieved 25 December 2009.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Colors to replace 9XM on Sky. Biz Asia(9 December 2009). Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ↑ Confirmed: 9XM to launch on Tuesday on Sky. Biz Asia(8 February 2012). Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ↑ 9XM abruptly removed from Sky EPG. Biz Asia(12 October 2012).
- ↑ 9XM licence revoked due to failure to comply with Ofcom. Biz Asia(6 November 2012).
- ↑ 9XM returns to Sky Digital EPG. Biz Asia(8 November 2012).
- ↑ 9XM to leave Sky Digital within days. BizAsia(22 May 2013).
- ↑ ‘Ranjithame’ Hindi song from Vijay’s film Varisu telecasts on 9XM channel, Desk, Entertainment. The Indian Express(January 14, 2023). Retrieved January 14, 2023.