9X (TV channel)

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9x
9X Logo
Country India
Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ownership
Owner 9X Media (2007-2010) [1]
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015) [2]
Sister channels 9XO
9XM
9X Jhakaas
9X Tashan
9x Jalwa
History
LaunchedNovember 12, 2007;16 years ago (2007-11-12)
Closed2015;9 years ago (2015)
Replaced by Ummah Channel

9X was an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. [3] It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL). The channel was launched on 12 November 2007 in India as the flagship of the INX Network.

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History

Sale to Zee Enterprises

On 8 March 2010, it was reported that Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. had made a bid of Rs 650 million for 9X, who owe Rs 1.30 billion to creditors. [4] The 9X Media acquired the deal with the creditors. On 20 April 2010, Zee Enterprises confirmed that it had secured an in-principle approval from its board for acquisition of 9X, under a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to appropriate statutory and regulatory approvals. [5] On 29 April 2010, ZEE Network's board of directors has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between ZEEL and 9X Media, former owners of 9X. [6] [7]

Shutdown

The channel ceased all its operations on 10 August 2009 in UK, where the ongoing shows were shifted to its sister music channel 9XM, making it a hybrid channel. [8] The channel ceased all its operations on 13 April 2015 in India as it stopped airing new content since 2009 and aired re-runs most of Zee TV shows. [9] [10] [11] The channel even suffered losses due to lack of GRP and viewership. [12] [13]

Programming

The following is a list of all programs broadcast on 9X before it ceased all its operations.

Comedy series

  • Biwi O Biwi (2009)
  • Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai (2007–2009)
  • Dhak Dhak In Dubai (2007–2008)
  • Devraani Jethani (2009)
  • Jamegi Jodi.Com (2007–2008)
  • Remote Control (2008–2009)

Drama series

Reality/non-scripted programming

  • Baatein Dil Se
  • Begum
  • Bikhray Pal
  • Bollywood Full N Final
  • Chak De Bachche
  • Chak De Shehar Di Kudiyan Te Galli De Gunde
  • Chandini Raatein
  • Dhamaal Express
  • Dhoom Pichak Jhoom
  • Dil Se Dil Tak
  • Gladrags - Mrs. India 2009 (2009)
  • Good Morning Zindagi (2007–2008)
  • Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008)
  • Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008)
  • Kuchh Kook Hota Hai (2009)
  • Mission Ustaad (2007–2008)
  • Music Express
  • Narayan Seva Sanstha
  • Prerna
  • Rasm-e-Rasoi
  • Rocking Ragas
  • Suprabhaat
  • Sai Ki Mahima
  • Tyohaar Dhamaaka
  • Yeh Hai Jalwa
  • Zara Sa Jhoom Lo

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