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  • Viewers can expect an array of new programmes produced in the U.S. by Zee, which will air on the channel throughout 2017 and 2018, notes a communique

    Zee unveils first English-language reality show in the US

     

     

    Zee TV Americas has launched the first English language South Asian reality show, ‘Made In America.’ The show is entirely produced and filmed in the US and marks the first time that a channel of Indian origin is producing content at a global scale for international audiences.

     

    Said Sameer Targe, CEO of ZEE TV Americas: “We realised that there was a need in the marketplace to reach a younger South Asian audience who have an enormous desire to be in the glamour world. Zee TV, being the flagship television network for South Asians in the United States, we decided to launch ‘Made In America’ to fulfill their Hollywood dreams, and create a platform for them to be able to showcase their talents.”

     

    As each episode focuses on one specific challenge ranging from an array of categories, at the end of each episode a winner is chosen, leading to a final single winner in the season finale of the show, which will air on October 12, 2017.

     

  • Becomes the biggest multi-cultural broadcaster in the US with 37 channels

    Zee adds to its portfolio in the US with the launch of Zee Cinemalu

    By A Correspondent

     

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the launch of its Telugu movie channel, Zee Cinemalu on Dish and Sling TV in the US as a part of the Telugu pack. This launch brings the total tally of Zee channels in the US to 37, making Zee the biggest multi-cultural broadcaster in the United States.

     

    Sameer Targe

    Speaking on the latest addition to the ZEE bouquet, Sameer Targe, Business Head – Zee Americas said, “Movies are an integral part of the lives of the Telugu audience and the stars of Telugu cinema are worshipped as demigods. The Telugu community in the US is close to half a million strong and is growing at more than 10 per cent every year. With the positioning of ‘DilPai Super Hit’, Zee Cinemalu offers a wide variety of movies from different genres with an aim to win the hearts of the Telugu audience.”

     

  • ZEE Cinema has partnered with the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) as a signature partner

    ZEE appointed partner for SAIFF

    By a correspondent

     

    ZEE Cinema has partnered with the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) as a signature partner. The festival opened with ‘Monsoon Shootout’ and capped off with “The Good Road”. Other films included in the roster were “Animal State” “Ankhon Dekhi” “First Sight” “I.D.” “Qissa” “Siddarth” “Tasher Desh” and the centrepiece feature, “Good Morning, Karachi.” The line-up showcases a combination of films from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

     

    Shilen Amin, President and Founder of SAIFF said, “For the past decade, SAIFF has highlighted the vision of gifted Directors and Writers of full-length feature productions, documentaries, and short films that move and inspire us. New York City has become the most important venue in showcasing the works of some of the world’s best South Asian filmmakers and since then the Festival has become the connection that strengthens the bond between Bollywood and Hollywood in the US. We are proud to announce a new partnership with ZEE TV, the #1 South Asian Channel, along with its family of networks, and the South Asian International Film Festival on its historic 10th Year Anniversary.”

     

    Sameer Targe, General Manager of ZEE TV Americas added, “ZEE TV Americas has had a long-standing commitment in providing South Asian viewers outstanding entertainment here in the U.S. and abroad, and it was only a matter of time before the largest South Asian TV platform and largest Film event in the U.S. would come together in order to continue producing memorable cinematic and cultural experiences for its audiences.”