STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India.

The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels. Star Plus' programming primarily consists of family dramas and telefilms.

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1 History 2 Shows 3 STAR Parivaar Awards 4 References 5 External links

History

Previous logo for STAR Plus, used from December 1, 1999 to June 13, 2010. When it was first launched on 21 February 1992, Star Plus was an English language television channel showing international content from the U.S., U.K and Australia, with Zee TV being the Hindi language channel.[1] However, after STAR (subsequently acquired by News Corporation) ended its relationship with Zee TV, Star Plus was transformed into a Hindi language channel, with STAR World becoming the network's English language channel. But competitors like Sony Entertainment Television and Zee TV were in the lead, and Star Plus struggled to survive with shows like Kora Kagaz and Saans. Star Plus found success in 2000 with Balaji Telefilms soaps such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahiin to Hoga and also with BAG Films the TV Show Kumkum Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. In 2000, the company's CEO Sameer Nair and programming chief Tarun Katial introduced a number of new shows.[2] On June 14, 2010, following the Star Plus Parivaar Awards, Star Plus revealed its new logo. The new logo is a ruby-coloured star with the trademark swoosh in white and the name of the channel in a new font. The new colour is a key component of the channel. The new theme is "Rishta Wahi Soch Nayi" meaning the relationships are still the same but our thought are new. Star Plus HD along with Star Gold HD, Star Movies HD and Star World HD was launched on April 15, 2011. This channel carries the same schedule as Star Plus India with a different commercial feed and logo.

Shows
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Star Plus

STAR Parivaar Awards

Main article: STAR Parivaar Awards

References
1. ^ Flegg, Michael. "India's Star TV Leaps to Top Spot Due to Game Shows, Soap Operas". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on September 19, 2001. 2. ^ "Talent Hunt". The Day After. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2009.[dead link]

External links

Star Plus India Star Plus Middle East Star Plus UK

Launched 21 February, 1992 (as Star TV) April 17, 1996 (as Star Plus) Network STAR TV Owned by News Corporation Picture format 576i (SDTV 16:9, 4:3), 1080i (HDTV) Slogan Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi (Same Relationship, New Way Of Thinking) Country India Broadcast area Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Middle East, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, United States, Canada Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Replaced Zee TV (19921995) Sister channel(s) STAR Ananda STAR One STAR Utsav STAR World STAR News STAR Gold STAR Movies Asianet Website StarPlus.in Availability Satellite Vision Asia
(Australia & New Zealand)

Channel 63 Bell TV (Canada) Channel 702 (via ATN Channel) World TV Europe (Europe) Channel 7 Airtel Digital TV (India) Channel 1101 Big TV (India) Channel 206 Dish TV (India) Channel 108 Sun Direct TV (India) Channel 98 Tata Sky (India) Channel 103 Tata Sky (India) Channel 104(HD) Parabole Madagascar (Madagascar) Channel 25 Parabole Maurice (Mauritius) Channel 25 Pehla (Middle East) Channel 31 Sky New Zealand (New Zealand) Channel 315 Parabole Runion (Runion) Channel 25 Dialog TV (Sri Lanka) Channel 24 Sky (UK & Ireland) Channel 784 DirecTV (USA) Channel 2001 Dish Network (USA) Channel

716 Tech-Now Channel 247 TopTV (South Africa) Channel 370 Cable SkyCable (Philippines) Channel 146 Hathway Digital Cable Channel 1 IPTV Verizon FiOS Channel 175Sameer Nair was the CEO of Star Entertainment India, the entertainment wing of the STAR India Network.[1] He is also the former CEO of Imagine TV.[2] In 2001, Rupert Murdoch hired Nair as programming chief for Star TV in India as part of a revamping to get the network to appeal more to a middle-class Indian audience. Previously, the network lacked Hindi-language programming in favor of foreign programs.[3] Sameer Nair was the CEO of Star Entertainment India, the entertainment wing of the STAR India Network.[1] He is also the former CEO of Imagine TV.[2] In 2001, Rupert Murdoch hired Nair as programming chief for Star TV in India as part of a revamping to get the network to appeal more to a middle-class Indian audience. Previously, the network lacked Hindi-language programming in favor of foreign programs.[3]