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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 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]].[[Applause]] or [[Dancing]] or [[ABP Live|ABP Entertainment Television]] |
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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> |
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> |
Revision as of 13:41, 1 July 2023
Country | India |
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Broadcast area | Worldwide |
Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Hindi |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i/480i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Sony |
Parent | Culver Max Entertainment |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched | 30 September 1995; 27 years ago |
Links | |
Website | setindia.com |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
SonyLIV | watch now |
YouTube | SET India on YouTube |
Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
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, a subsidiary of the Japanese Sony.[1]
SET India's YouTube channel has over 147 billion total views, making it the third most-viewed YouTube channel overall; and over 158 million subscribers, making it the fourth most-subscribed YouTube channel as of June 2023.[2][3]
History
This channel was launched in September 1995 which started airing many dramatic and reality shows.[4] It also started airing all Disney Channel shows and Disney movies until 2003 and it also aired CID and Crime Patrol.[5][6][7] In 2006, Sony made an adaptation of the famous show Big Brother, Bigg Boss.[8] It also made an adaptation of American show Fear Factor, Fear Factor India but all these shows were moved to Colors TV.Applause or Dancing or ABP Entertainment Television
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.[9]
Programming
Availability
Outside India
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.[10]
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.[11][12] The streaming service was overhauled and dubbed SonyLIV 2.0 and started rolling out with new user experience and an all-new brand identity.[13]
Logos
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Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2001 to 2007.
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Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2016 to 2022.
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Sony Entertainment Television logo from 2022 to present.
References
- ^ "Overview". Sony Pictures Networks India Applause or Dancing. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ "SET India". YouTube. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Top ten most subscribed YouTube channels in the world". Business Insider India. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Sony launches 'Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya' as part of fresh afternoon menu". Indiantelevision.Com. 30 May 2001. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "'I wouldn't mind writing a funny love story' : Shridhar Raghavan". Indiantelevision.com. 10 February 2002. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Sony TV brings back CID, Aahat and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai". The Indian Express. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Sony Entertainment Television's 'Crime Patrol Satark' to Initiate a New Chapter – Women Against Crime". India West. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Srivastava, Priyanka Srivastava (26 January 2007). "How real are reality shows?". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sony Entertainment takes HD route in the US". Indiantelevision.com. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "SonyLIV launches Tamil Telugu content". mint. 28 May 2019.
- ^ Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "SonyLIV Starts Rolling Out New Interface, Logo to Provide Fresh Experience". NDTV Gadgets 360. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
External links
- Sony Entertainment Television
- Sony Pictures Networks India
- Television stations in Mumbai
- Hindi-language television channels in India
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Television channels and stations established in 1995
- Entertainment-related YouTube channels
- Hindi-language YouTube channels
- 1995 establishments in Maharashtra