Azaad (TV channel)

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Azaad
Azaad TV Logo.png
Country India
Headquarters Noida, India
Programming
Language(s)Hindi
Ownership
OwnerBeginnen Media Pvt. Ltd.
Key peopleBharat Ranga (MD)
Rachin Khanijo (CMO)
History
Launched23 April 2021;2 years ago (2021-04-23)
Closed10 August 2022;20 months ago (2022-08-10)
Replaced by Chumbak TV
Availability
Streaming media
MX Player

Azaad TV was an Indian Hindi language general entertainment channel that was owned by Beginnen Media. This channel aired re-runs from other television channels and some original shows of their own. [1] [2] Azaad was also available on DD Free Dish. [3] Azaad TV was shut down on 10 August 2022. [4]

Contents

Former programming

Acquired series

YearName
2021 Chacha Chaudhary
Draupadi
Kahani Chandrakanta Ki
Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des
Solhah Singaarr
2021-2022 Amrit Manthan
Gustakh Dil
Tumhari Paakhi
2022Bahut Khoob
Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann
Kasamh Se
Madam Ki Paathshala
Naaginn
Parrivaar

Original Programming

YearNameGenre
2022Chhotki Chhatanki [5] Drama
Kasturi [6]
2021-2022Lovepantii [7]
Meri Doli Mere Angana [8]
Pavitra: Bharose Ka Safar [9]
Hari Mirch Lal Mirch – Ek Tikhi Ek Karari [10] Comedy
2022 Do-Do Baat VIP Ke Saath [11]

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