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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. 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. It is going to be rebranded as Zee Josh shortly.[1]
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
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal |
- Acquired Shows
Animated
Mythology
Drama
Reality/non-scripted programming
Former programming
Animated
- 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[3]
- Bh Se Bhade
- Bhutu
- Boyz[4]
- Chutki Baja Ke[5][6]
- Comedy Ka Rocket[5]
- Deewane Anjane
- Fakebook with Kavita[5][6]
- Hazir Jawab Birbal
- Ji Sirji![5]
- Lete Hai Khabar Khabron Ki[5][6]
- Love Dosti Aur Dua
- Mahisagar
- Mania Ki Duniya[4]
- Nadaniyaan
- Narayan Narayan
- Nautanki News[6]
- Naya Mahisagar
- Neeli Chatri Waale
- Pyar Marriage Shhhh (PMS)[4]
- Tedi Medi Family
- Tera Baap Mera Baap
Drama and live action series
- Afsar Bitiya
- Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar
- Aladdin – Jaanbaaz Ek Jalwe Anek
- Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal
- Beta Hi Chahiye[7]
- Chhoti Bahu 2
- Hum Paanch Phir Se
- Khakhi Ek Vachan[8]
- Kunwara Hai Par Hamara Hai
- Maa Shakti
- Pyar Ya Dehshat[9]
- Rudra Ke Rakshak[10]
- Shorveer Sisters
- Shaurya Veer Eklavya Ki Gatha
- Sonpari
- Supergirl (TV series)
- Vijayi Bhav
- Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum
Horror/supernatural series
- Brahmarakshas
- Cheekh..Ek Khauffnakk Sach[11]
- Fear Files
- Hatim (TV series)
- Maharakshak: Devi
- Maharakshak Aryan
- Naaginn – Waadon Ki Agniparikshaa
Mythological series
- Baal Krishna
- Chakradhari Ajay Krishna[12]
- Ganesh Leela
- Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali
- Jai Maa Vindhyavasini[7]
- Ramayan
- Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav
- Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha
Reality/non-scripted programming
- BIG Fame Star
- BIG Memsaab
- Bollywood Frydays[5]
- Chutki Shopkeepaa Aur Woh[4]
- Dance India Dance Li'l Masters
- Family Fortunes[5]
- Khullja Sim Sim
- India's Best Dramebaaz
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2017
References
- ↑ Breaking News - Big Magic is going to rebrand as Zee Josh. Entertainment News & Updates , DTH Forum, DTH Channel Updates ,News & TV Updates. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ Big Magic acquires Boonie Bears exclusive fta rights(24 October 2016). Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ↑ Big Magic undergoes revamp; observes 30% viewership growth(24 June 2015). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Big Magic targets young adults with two new shows(29 August 2015). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Big Magic to fortify programming with four new show launches(25 October 2015). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Big Magic to launch fourth integrated show 'Nautanki News'(3 November 2015). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Big Magic strengthens fiction line-up with two new shows(18 May 2013). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ Big Magic's 'Khaki Ek Vachan' depicts heroic deeds of police force. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ↑ Big Magic to launch 'Pyaar Ya Dehshat' on 27 Aug(31 July 2012). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ Shararat actress Simple Kaur to be seen in Rudra Ke Rakshak(September 19, 2017). Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ↑ Big Magic to air horror show 'Cheekh..Ek Khaufnak Sach'(11 May 2017). Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ↑ Big Magic launches another mythological show 'Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna'. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
External links
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