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| name = Sony Entertainment Television
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| affiliates =
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| launch_date = 30 September 1995; 27 years ago
| launch_date = 8 October 1995; 28 years ago
| owner = [[Sony]]
| owner = [[Culver Max Entertainment]]
| parent = [[Culver Max Entertainment]]
| country = India
| country = India
| area = Worldwide
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| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] <br />(downscaled to [[576i]]/[[480i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] <br />(downscaled to [[576i]]/[[480i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| sister_channels = ''See [[Culver Max Entertainment#Owned channels|List of channels owned by Culver Max]]''
| sister_channels = {{Collapsible list
| list_style= text-align:left;
| 1= [[Sony MAX]]<br />[[Sony Max 2]]<br />[[Sony SAB]]<br />[[Sony Yay]]<br />[[Sony Aath]]<br />[[Sony Pix]]<br />[[Sony BBC Earth]]<br />[[Sony Wah]]<br />[[Sony Pal]]<br />[[Sony Marathi]]<br />Sony Diary HD
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'''Sony Entertainment Television''' ('''SET''') is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel, that was launched on 30 September 1995, and is owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/overview |website=[[Sony Pictures Networks India]] |access-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618025521/http://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/overview |archive-date=18 June 2018}}</ref>
'''Sony Entertainment Television''' (abbreviated as '''SET''') is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel that was launched in 1995 and is owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]], a division of [[Sony Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/overview |website=[[Sony Pictures Networks India]] |access-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618025521/http://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/overview |archive-date=18 June 2018}}</ref>

SET India's YouTube channel has over 149 billion total views, making it the third [[List of most-viewed YouTube channels|most-viewed YouTube channel]] overall; and over 160 million subscribers, making it the fourth [[List of most-subscribed YouTube channels|most-subscribed YouTube channel]] as of July 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/setindia|title=SET India|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/article/top-ten-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-in-the-world/articleshow/79663236.cms|publisher=Business Insider India|title=Top ten most subscribed YouTube channels in the world|access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
This channel was launched in September 1995 which started airing many dramatic and reality shows.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 May 2001|title=Sony launches 'Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya' as part of fresh afternoon menu|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/may/may36.htm|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Indiantelevision.Com|language=en}}</ref> It also started airing all [[Disney Channel]] shows and Disney movies until 2003 and it also aired [[CID (Indian TV series)|''CID'']] and ''[[Crime Patrol (TV series)|Crime Patrol]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 February 2002|title='I wouldn't mind writing a funny love story' : Shridhar Raghavan|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k2/writersdesk/shri.htm|access-date=23 December 2020|website=Indiantelevision.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 April 2020|title=Sony TV brings back CID, Aahat and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sony-tv-brings-back-cid-aahat-yeh-un-dinon-ki-baat-hai-6342585/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Entertainment Television's 'Crime Patrol Satark' to Initiate a New Chapter – Women Against Crime|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/sony-entertainment-television-s-crime-patrol-satark-to-initiate-a-new-chapter-women-against-crime/article_d6cbf31e-3fe2-11eb-8015-8b5ca8ebe64b.html|access-date=23 December 2020|website=India West|language=en}}</ref> In 2006, Sony made an adaptation of the famous show [[Big Brother (franchise)|Big Brother]], [[Bigg Boss]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srivastava|first=Priyanka Srivastava|title=How real are reality shows?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/How-real-are-reality-shows/articleshow/1473547.cms|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Times of India|date=26 January 2007 |language=en}}</ref> It also made an adaptation of American show [[Fear Factor]], [[Fear Factor India]] but all these shows were moved to [[Colors TV]].
This channel was launched on 8 October 1995 which started airing many dramatic and reality shows.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 May 2001|title=Sony launches 'Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya' as part of fresh afternoon menu|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/may/may36.htm|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Indiantelevision.Com|language=en}}</ref> It also started airing all [[Disney Channel]] shows and Disney movies until 2003 and it also aired [[CID (Indian TV series)|''CID'']] and ''[[Crime Patrol (TV series)|Crime Patrol]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 February 2002|title='I wouldn't mind writing a funny love story' : Shridhar Raghavan|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k2/writersdesk/shri.htm|access-date=23 December 2020|website=Indiantelevision.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 April 2020|title=Sony TV brings back CID, Aahat and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sony-tv-brings-back-cid-aahat-yeh-un-dinon-ki-baat-hai-6342585/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Entertainment Television's 'Crime Patrol Satark' to Initiate a New Chapter – Women Against Crime|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/sony-entertainment-television-s-crime-patrol-satark-to-initiate-a-new-chapter-women-against-crime/article_d6cbf31e-3fe2-11eb-8015-8b5ca8ebe64b.html|access-date=23 December 2020|website=India West|language=en|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217222427/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/sony-entertainment-television-s-crime-patrol-satark-to-initiate-a-new-chapter-women-against-crime/article_d6cbf31e-3fe2-11eb-8015-8b5ca8ebe64b.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2006, Sony made an adaptation of the famous show [[Big Brother (franchise)|Big Brother]], [[Bigg Boss]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srivastava|first=Priyanka Srivastava|title=How real are reality shows?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/How-real-are-reality-shows/articleshow/1473547.cms|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Times of India|date=26 January 2007 |language=en}}</ref> It also made an adaptation of American show [[Fear Factor]], Fear Factor India but all these shows were moved to [[Colors TV]].


In 2001, it changed its logo to a green colour. In 2016, it changed its logo to a purple colour. In 2022, it changed its logo to match that of [[SonyLIV]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 November 2016|title=Sony goes for image/content makeover, looks to capture the heart of the entire household|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sony-goes-for-imagecontent-makeover-looks-to-capture-the-heart-of-the-entire-household/458597/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref>
The channel also started international broadcasting, under the name ''Sony Television Entertainment Asia'' (SET Asia). The 'Asia' name was dropped effective from December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-09 |title=Sony TV international set to drop 'Asia' from name |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/sony-tv-international-set-to-drop-asia-from-name/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=www.bizasialive.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In 2001, it changed its logo to a green colour. In November 2016, it changed its logo to a purple colour. In 2022, it changed its logo to match that of [[SonyLIV]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 November 2016|title=Sony goes for image/content makeover, looks to capture the heart of the entire household|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sony-goes-for-imagecontent-makeover-looks-to-capture-the-heart-of-the-entire-household/458597/|access-date=23 December 2020|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television}}
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television}}
==Associated channels==
===Sony SAB===

'''[[Sony SAB]]''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/identity-crisis-gec-or-comedy-whats-sony-sabs-forte/1658958/|title=Will Sony SAB's rebranding efforts pay off? - The Financial Express|date=29 July 2019|website=www.financialexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 20, 2023 |title=Watch Sony SAB HD Live at SonyLiv. |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/live-tv/sony-sab-hd-1000009248}}</ref> The channel was launched on 23 April 1999 and was formerly known as '''SAB TV'''.

===Sony Pal===

'''Sony Pal''' (stylised as '''Sony पल''') (Hindi for Moment) is an Indian pay television channel that was launched on 1 September 2014. It was initially aimed at women with women-oriented [[Hindi language|Hindi-language]] programming, now focused on family-oriented programming.<ref>{{cite news|work=TellyTRP.in|title=Sony Pal to celebrate Indian woman's triumphant spirit|url=http://www.tellytrp.in/2014/09/sony-pal-to-celebrate-indian-womans-triumphant-spirit.html|access-date=5 September 2014|date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905171231/http://www.tellytrp.in/2014/09/sony-pal-to-celebrate-indian-womans-triumphant-spirit.html|archive-date=5 September 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>{{better source|date=April 2022}} The channel is owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/41606_MSM-launches-new-Hindi-GEC | title=MSM launches new Hindi GEC | publisher=[[afaqs]] | work=Afaqs news bureau | date=8 August 2014 | access-date=18 December 2015}}</ref> The channel is available on [[Dish Network]] and [[Sling TV]] in USA.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|postid=BzaiZRPB7A7|user=sonytvusa|title=DRUMROLLS… And the 4 new channels we're launching are….! #NewLaunch #ComingSoon #SonyTvUSA|access-date=2019-07-02|date=2019-07-02}}</ref>

===Sony Kal===


'''Sony Kal''' is an Indian-based international television service owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]], itself owned by [[Sony]]. It was launched on 28 January 2022, and distributes [[Indian television drama|Indian soap operas]] and other television programs in the United States and Canada. It is available on platforms such as [[Xumo]], [[Sling TV]], and [[TCL Technology|TCL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2022 |title=Sony Pictures Networks launches Sony Kal in the US |url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/sports/sony-pictures-networks-launches-sony-kal-in-the-us-220129 |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129143345/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/sports/sony-pictures-networks-launches-sony-kal-in-the-us-220129 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2022 |title=Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in US: Best Media Info |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2022/10/sony-kal-hindi-launches-on-xumo-in-us |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=www.bestmediainfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Sony KAL Hindi Launches on Xumo in the U.S. |url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/sony-kal-hindi-launches-on-xumo-in-the-us-81165.html |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=www.businesswireindia.com | date=11 October 2022 | language=en}}</ref>
==Availability==
===Outside India===
{{Redirect|Sony Entertainment Television Asia|the now-defunct Southeast Asian television channel previously known as Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Channel (Southeast Asian TV channel)}}
A version for international transmission exists, which was previously known as '''Sony Entertainment Television Asia'''. Launched on 8 October 1998, it is based in the [[United Kingdom]]. The network has a great following amongst the South Asian countries, and some regions have their own programming. The international version is available in several countries and regions.<ref>{{Cite web| date=6 November 2013| title=Sony Entertainment takes HD route in the US| url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k13/nov/nov30.php| access-date=23 December 2020| website=Indiantelevision.com| language=en}}</ref>


== SonyLIV ==
=== Sony LIV ===
'''Sony LIV''' is an Indian Hindi-language [[Video on demand|video-on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top streaming service]] owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]], a subsidiary of Sony. Launched on 22 January 2013, it was India's first video-on-demand service, and includes titles from sports to [[Indian television drama|serials]]. Starting in 2021, Sony LIV has become available internationally in countries such as Jamaica, Canada, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago. It is available exclusively on [[Sling TV]]. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Sony LIV expands global presence; announces foray in Africa and the Caribbean region |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sony-liv-expands-global-presence-134300206.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{Main|SonyLIV}}
SonyLIV was launched in India in January 2013 and it has access to 18 years of content from channels that comprise part of the Sony Entertainment Network. That translates to more than 700 movies and 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi, English, Tamil.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SonyLIV launches Tamil Telugu content|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/sonyliv-launches-tamil-telugu-language-content-1559045082663.html|website=mint|date=28 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=15 July 2018|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> The streaming service was overhauled and dubbed SonyLIV 2.0 and started rolling out with new user experience and an all-new brand identity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SonyLIV Starts Rolling Out New Interface, Logo to Provide Fresh Experience|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/sonyliv-2-0-update-interface-experience-original-content-changes-2235932|access-date=2 July 2020|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=28 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


== Logos ==
== Logos ==
<gallery>
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File:Sony Logo 1995.jpg|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2001 to 2007.
File:Sony Logo 1995.svg|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 1995 to 2007
File:SET India logo.svg|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2016 to 2022.
File:SET India logo.svg|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2016 to 2022
File:Sony TV new.png|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2022 to present.
File:Sony SET logo.svg|Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2022 to present
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Sony Entertainment Television
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)Hindi
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 576i/480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCulver Max Entertainment
Sister channelsSee List of channels owned by Culver Max
History
Launched8 October 1995; 28 years ago
Links
Websitesetindia.com
Availability - Available on all major Indian DTH & Cables.
Terrestrial
DVB-T2 (India)Check local frequencies
Streaming media
SonyLIVWatch now
YouTubeSET India on YouTube
Sling TVInternet Protocol television

Sony Entertainment Television (abbreviated as SET) is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel that was launched in 1995 and is owned by Culver Max Entertainment, a division of Sony Pictures.[1]

History

This channel was launched on 8 October 1995 which started airing many dramatic and reality shows.[2] It also started airing all Disney Channel shows and Disney movies until 2003 and it also aired CID and Crime Patrol.[3][4][5] In 2006, Sony made an adaptation of the famous show Big Brother, Bigg Boss.[6] It also made an adaptation of American show Fear Factor, Fear Factor India but all these shows were moved to Colors TV.

The channel also started international broadcasting, under the name Sony Television Entertainment Asia (SET Asia). The 'Asia' name was dropped effective from December 2016.[7]

In 2001, it changed its logo to a green colour. In November 2016, it changed its logo to a purple colour. In 2022, it changed its logo to match that of SonyLIV.[8]

Programming

Associated channels

Sony SAB

Sony SAB is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Culver Max Entertainment.[9][10] The channel was launched on 23 April 1999 and was formerly known as SAB TV.

Sony Pal

Sony Pal (stylised as Sony पल) (Hindi for Moment) is an Indian pay television channel that was launched on 1 September 2014. It was initially aimed at women with women-oriented Hindi-language programming, now focused on family-oriented programming.[11][better source needed] The channel is owned by Culver Max Entertainment.[12] The channel is available on Dish Network and Sling TV in USA.[13]

Sony Kal

Sony Kal is an Indian-based international television service owned by Culver Max Entertainment, itself owned by Sony. It was launched on 28 January 2022, and distributes Indian soap operas and other television programs in the United States and Canada. It is available on platforms such as Xumo, Sling TV, and TCL.[14][15][16]

Sony LIV

Sony LIV is an Indian Hindi-language video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Culver Max Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony. Launched on 22 January 2013, it was India's first video-on-demand service, and includes titles from sports to serials. Starting in 2021, Sony LIV has become available internationally in countries such as Jamaica, Canada, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago. It is available exclusively on Sling TV. [17]

Logos

References

  1. ^ "Overview". Sony Pictures Networks India. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Sony launches 'Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya' as part of fresh afternoon menu". Indiantelevision.Com. 30 May 2001. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. ^ "'I wouldn't mind writing a funny love story' : Shridhar Raghavan". Indiantelevision.com. 10 February 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Sony TV brings back CID, Aahat and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai". The Indian Express. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Sony Entertainment Television's 'Crime Patrol Satark' to Initiate a New Chapter – Women Against Crime". India West. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  6. ^ Srivastava, Priyanka Srivastava (26 January 2007). "How real are reality shows?". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Sony TV international set to drop 'Asia' from name". www.bizasialive.com. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Sony goes for image/content makeover, looks to capture the heart of the entire household". The Financial Express. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Will Sony SAB's rebranding efforts pay off? - The Financial Express". www.financialexpress.com. 29 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Watch Sony SAB HD Live at SonyLiv". 20 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Sony Pal to celebrate Indian woman's triumphant spirit". TellyTRP.in. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  12. ^ "MSM launches new Hindi GEC". Afaqs news bureau. afaqs. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  13. ^ @sonytvusa (2 July 2019). "DRUMROLLS… And the 4 new channels we're launching are….! #NewLaunch #ComingSoon #SonyTvUSA". Retrieved 2 July 2019 – via Instagram.
  14. ^ "Sony Pictures Networks launches Sony Kal in the US". Indian Television Dot Com. 29 January 2022. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in US: Best Media Info". www.bestmediainfo.com. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  16. ^ "Sony KAL Hindi Launches on Xumo in the U.S." www.businesswireindia.com. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Sony LIV expands global presence; announces foray in Africa and the Caribbean region". Yahoo Finance. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2024.