9X (TV channel)
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 9X Logo | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | 9X Media (2007-2010)[1]Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015)[2] |
| Sister channels | 9XO9XM9X Jhakaas9X Tashan9x Jalwa |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 November 2007 (2007-11-12) |
| Closed | 2015 (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.
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 the 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 programs broadcast on 9X before it ceased all its operations.
- Dhak Dhak In Dubai (2007–2008)
- Ajeeb (2008)
- Black (2009)
- Jiya Jale (2007–2008)
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki (2008)
- Kahe Naa Kahe (2007–2008)
- Kya Dill Mein Hai (2007–2008)
- Veeranwali (2008–2009)
- Chak De Bachche
- Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008)
- Mission Ustaad (2007–2008)
References
- ^Ravi Teja, Shrama (29 August 2015). "How Indrani and husband Peter Mukerjea lost the plot at INX Media". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^"Zee Entertainment to buy 9X channel". The Indian Express. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^"English And Pockett Commissions Golden Square For '9X' Idents - UK Broadcast News - 07/12/2007". www.4rfv.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^"Zee set to buy 9X in novel deal". DNA. 8 March 2010.
- ^"Zee Entert - Board declares Special Interim Dividend". Bombay Stock Exchange. 20 April 2010.
- ^"ZEE Network approves 9X buyout scheme". Biz Asia. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
- ^"Zee board okays 1:71 swap ratio for 9X buy". The Hindu. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^"9X ceases broadcasting in the UK". Biz Asia. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015.
- ^Nicholas, Gangloff (8 April 2015). "9X and Zee Premiere to go off air". NexTVNews. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^Raj, Baddhan (7 April 2015). "ZEE India plans to shut 9X & ZEE Premier". Media 24x7. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^Javed, Farooqui (7 April 2015). "ZEEL to shutter 9X and Zee Premiere, plans to launch Zee Café HD". Televisionpost.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^Sangeeta, Talwar (16 February 2010). "What keeps 9X and Real up and running?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^Sapna, Nair (29 April 2010). "Zee-9X: What's the big 'deal'?". afaqs. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
