Safari TV

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Safari TV Channel
Safari logo new 25-07-2015.png
Country India
Headquarters Kottayam, Kerala, India
Programming
Language(s) Malayalam
Ownership
Owner Santhosh George Kulangara
History
Launched1 November 2013
Links
Website safaritvchannel.com

Safari TV Channel is an Indian non-profit television channel broadcasting in Malayalam language. It is an exploration channel based in Marangattupilly, Kottayam, Kerala. [1] The channel is part of Safari Multimedia Pvt.Ltd, India. A TV channel running without advertising, Safari TV does not accept ads. [2]

Contents

Safari showcases the world through travelogues, explorations and programs highlighting history. [3]

Safari TV Channel has production facilities and studios in Marangattupilly and Marine Drive, Ernakulam.

History

Safari TV was launched by Santosh George Kulangara on 1 November 2013.

Branding

The Swahili word safari means journey. It originated from the Arabic word safar. These words became used for any type of journey.

The theme song, Neelakasha pookkal nullan was written by poet P K Gopi, composed and sung by Nandhu Kartha.

Programmes

Safari TV presents diverse programmes that provide entertainment and knowledge. It offers a variety of genres including World travel, Indian travel, other journeys, history, geography, culture, movies, art and adventure. [3]

Programmes include:

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References

  1. "SAFARI TV - ABOUT US". Safari TV. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  2. "Channel without Ads... Safari TV". mouthshut. 22 July 2017.
  3. 1 2 Ks, Mochish (22 May 2022). "How Safari TV Is Experimenting With Television Content In Kerala". Outlook . Retrieved 28 May 2022.