Zee Punjabi GEC launched in the UK (Sky/Virgin Media)

Zee Entertainment UK, a leading media group, has recently expanded its network to the UK with the launch of the Zee Punjabi TV channel. This new channel has been launched with the aim to exclusively serve the Punjabi-speaking audience in the United Kingdom. Hence Zee Punjabi becomes the UK’s first Punjabi entertainment TV channel.

Need for Zee Punjabi –

The Punjabi community in the UK has a rich cultural heritage and they have a strong attachment to their language, music, and entertainment. However, until now, there was a lack of dedicated Punjabi entertainment TV channels on television on UK TV platforms. Zee Entertainment UK recognized this opportunity and decided to bridge this gap by introducing Zee Punjabi.

What can viewers expect?

On Zee Punjabi, Punjabi viewers in the UK will feel more connected to their culture, religion, and language.

Below are some excerpts of what they can experience –

Original Shows and Dramas –

Zee Punjabi will feature original programming including family dramas, reality shows, and talk shows. Viewers can expect stories that reflect their own lives and experiences.

Music and Cultural Programs –

Music is an integral part of Punjabi culture. The channel will show Punjabi music videos, live performances, and cultural programs. From traditional folk songs to contemporary hits, you can experience music in a different way on the Zee Punjabi channel.

Punjabi Movies –

Zee Punjabi TV channel will also show Punjabi movies, which can include both Punjabi classics and recently released Punjabi films. Hence, this channel provides a platform for filmmakers to reach a wide audience who live in the UK.

News and Current Affairs –

Zee Punjabi TV channel is a complete Punjabi entertainment TV channel which will air Punjabi serials, Punjabi movies, Punjabi music. Along with this, special programs can also be started on news updates, interviews, and discussions related to the Punjabi community in the UK.

Availability and launch date –

Zee Punjabi will be available on major cable and satellite platforms across the UK. This TV channel officially launched on August 1, 2024, with much anticipation and excitement. Zee Punjabi channel is the only Punjabi general entertainment channel available on both DTH (Direct-to-Home) and cable platforms in the UK.

• Zee Punjabi TV channel can be watched on Sky channel number 769.
• Zee Punjabi TV channel can be watched on Virgin Media channel 811.

Zee Punjabi launched in the UK

The launch event held at Trafalgar Square in Central London celebrated Punjabi culture with traditional performances, cuisine, and speeches by people from Zee Entertainment and its partners. The channel aims to connect the entire Punjabi community in the UK, promoting a sense of community and cultural pride.

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