Zee Ganga was a Bhojpuri general entertainment channel. It was launched by Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) as Big Ganga in 2013 but later acquired by ZEEL and they rebranded it as Zee Ganga in 2021. It was the only Bhojpuri channel on DD Free Dish which delivers original content for their viewers.
History
On 14 January 2013, Reliance launched a new Bhojpuri channel called Big Magic Bihar & Jharkhand. Later on 15 August 2014, it was rebranded as Big Magic Ganga. On 1 January 2016, it was again renamed to Big Ganga.
In November 2016, ZEE acquired the two channels of RBNL - Big Magic and Big Ganga. On 20 September 2021, the channel was rebranded as Zee Ganga with introduction of few original Bhojpuri fiction and non-fiction contents.
Former broadcast
Acquired series Banoo Main Teri Dulhann Kasamh Se No. 1 Bahuriya Qubool Hai Kumkum Bhagya Tashan-e-Ishq Maayka Zindagi Ki Mehek Kaala Teeka Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal Kehu Aapan Ba Piyaa Albela Gangaa B. D. O. Bitiya Sasural Wali Mai Begusarai Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal Geet Dholi Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey Misri - Rishtan Me Mithaas Satrangi Sasural Doli Armaano Ki Tenali Rama Uran Chiraiya
Horror/supernatural series Brahmarakshas Trikali – Abhishap Ya Vardan Naag Kanyaka Daayan Trikali – Abhishap Ya Vardan 2
Mythological series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev Rani Bitiya- Aash se uran ka safar Karunamayee Rani Rashmani Baal Krishna Santoshi Maa Mahadevi Sankat Mochan Jai Hanuman Divya Shakti Jai Sri Krishna
Reality/non-scripted shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bhojpuri Mureta Maidaan
Comedy series Bagal Wali Jaan Mareli
Sister channel Zee Biskope
Zee Biskope is a Bhojpuri free-to-air movie channel launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.
References