Bindass Explained

Bindass
Former Names:UTV Bindass (2007-2012)
Picture Format:1080i HDTV
Owner:Disney India
Sister Channels:Disney Star Channels
Headquarters:Mumbai, India
Type:Television Channel
Country:India
Network:Disney Star
Language:Hindi

Bindass is an Indian Hindi language music pay television channel operated by Disney Star a subsidiary of Disney India Originally launched as a youth channel, it now serves as a more dedicated music channel.

History

UTV Software Communications launched Bindass as a youth-oriented entertainment channel on 24 September 2007 along with movie channel Bindass Movies (which was later rebranded as UTV Action in 2010). Initial programming consisted of a sitcoms Sun Yaar Chill Maar and Lagegi, action series Shakira - The End of Evil, 3rd Degree with Ugesh Sarcar and six international shows The Benny Hill Show, Japanese Pro Wrestling Show, Gotcha, Motorrad Cops, Whacked Out Sports and Challenges of Fire.[1]

In February 2010, Bindass launched a new campaign titled "What I Am" which aimed at speaking for the youth of India, and dispel popular misconceptions about their attitude towards responsibilities.[2]

The Walt Disney Company acquired UTV in 2012 and Bindass along with other UTV channels became part of Disney India Media Networks.[3]

In 2016 Disney Media Networks India started producing Web television series which will be simulcast on Bindass as well digital platforms like Facebook and YouTube.[4] The first series under this multi-platform strategy was The Girl in the City[5] which was followed by The Trip,[6] Girl in the City Chapter 2,[7] Dil Buffering[8] and Tere Liye Bro.[4]

In 2017 Disney India closed Bindass Play, a music channel and its content was merged with Bindass.[8]

Bindass India concert

On 13 January 2008, Bindass presented a two-hour live concert starring popular Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. The entourage included stars Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Rakhi Sawant and Dino Morea. The concert was hosted by Sajid Khan, and choreographed by Ganesh Hegde.

Prior to the contest Bindass organized a nationwide contest called "Dance with SRK", where the lucky winners would get to dance with Shah Rukh Khan on stage. Through a lucky dip, three winners, Andrew from Kolkatta, Richa from Lucknow and 9 year old Vidhi from Mumbai, were chosen.[9] The concert was telecast on Bindass on 26 January 2008 on Indian Republic Day.

Programming

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bindass moves to full launch . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080411180606/http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/4427/ . 11 April 2008 . Variety Online Asia . dmy-all.
  2. Web site: What I am: UTV Bindass' new campaign speaks through voice of youth . https://web.archive.org/web/20101125110839/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227791,what-i-am-utv-bindass-new-campaign-speaks-through-voice-of-youth.aspx . live . 2010-11-25 . Campaign India .
  3. Web site: Disney Acquires Controlling Stake in India's UTV. The Hollywood Reporter. 1 February 2012. 30 December 2017. 11 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111043331/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/disney-acquires-controlling-stake-indias-286342/. live.
  4. Web site: Bindass Unveils Its New Series - Tere Liye Bro. December 6, 2017. 31 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103920/http://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing/bindass-unveils-its-new-series-tere-liye-bro_87488.html. live.
  5. Web site: bindass launches its first ever web series 'Girl in the City'. 7 April 2016. 31 December 2017. 24 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124174102/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/47641_bindass-launches-its-first-ever-web-series-Girl-in-the-City. live.
  6. News: Watch: Lisa Haydon plays a hot, feisty musician in a web series. Hindustan Times. 7 January 2017. 31 December 2017. 28 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028144751/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/watch-lisa-haydon-plays-a-hot-feisty-musician-in-a-web-series/story-Ocyw6Z5ZjX0kItl7zRn8DL.html. live.
  7. Web site: Mithila Palkar Is Back with Chapter 2 of "Girl In The City". 25 March 2017. 31 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171217125029/http://thetimeliners.com/mithila-palkar-back-chapter-2-%E2%80%9Cgirl-city%E2%80%9D. 17 December 2017. dead. dmy-all.
  8. Web site: Disney pushes brand bindass as it merges with bindass Play, enters OTT space. 22 September 2017 . September 22, 2017. 30 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171230092604/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/disney-pushes-brand-bindass-as-it-merges-with-bindass-play-enters-ott-space-170922. live.
  9. Web site: The Stars came down at the 'Airtel Bindass India Concert' . Indian Television . 21 May 2008 . 30 August 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080830014742/http://indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/jan/janrel26.php . live .
  10. News: UTV launches brand Bindass, space yatra hunt. 20 July 2007. The Economic Times. 12 May 2019. 25 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210925003226/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/utv-launches-brand-bindass-space-yatra-hunt/articleshow/2219370.cms?from=mobile. live.
  11. Web site: Bindass presents Beg Borrow Steal. December 2, 2011. July 7, 2017. 19 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171019225813/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/dec/decrel3.php. live.
  12. News: Bindass is back with 'Beg Borrow Steal' - Times of India. The Times of India. 19 October 2016 . 30 October 2021. 30 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110824/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bindass-is-back-with-beg-borrow-steal/articleshow/54933473.cms. live.
  13. Web site: Dubbed shows on Bindass. February 9, 2008. July 6, 2017. 9 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509233755/http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k8/dub_special.php. live.
  14. Web site: UTV Bindass returns with 'Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai'. May 20, 2009. July 6, 2017. 31 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731133351/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/may/may213.php. live.
  15. Web site: Bindass to launch horror-reality show 'The Chair'. August 31, 2010. July 6, 2017. 5 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190405125252/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/aug/aug260.php. live.
  16. Web site: bindass launches Change Aayega, Hum Laayenge. 13 March 2014. Disney India. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110834/http://corporate.disney.in/sites/default/files/press-releases/pdfs/Press-Release-Change-Aayega-Hum-Layenge-FINAL.pdf. 30 October 2021. dead.
  17. Web site: Bindass heads for "Destination Love". January 15, 2010. July 6, 2017. 8 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408153220/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/jan/jan91.php. live.
  18. Web site: Refreshing working on 'Dil Buffering': Aanchal Munjal. The New Indian Express. 12 May 2019. 23 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221123123201/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/sep/26/refreshing-working-on-dil-buffering-aanchal-munjal-1662951.html. live.
  19. Web site: Bindass promotes brand new show 'Fear Less'. EVENTFAQS Media. 12 May 2019. 12 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003305/https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-00896/bindass-promotes-brand-new-sho-1342184687937. live.
  20. Web site: Bindass strengthens line-up, to introduce its first sitcom. www.bestmediaifo.com. 12 May 2019. 12 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003305/https://bestmediainfo.com/2015/11/bindass-strengthens-line-up-to-introduce-its-first-sitcom/. live.
  21. Web site: Bindass to relaunch 'Lagegi' as 'Hass Ley India'. 13 December 2007. Indian Television Dot Com. 12 May 2019. 17 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517085856/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/dec/dec163.php. live.
  22. Web site: Girl In The City - Chapter 3 Hits 10+ Million Views. 27 July 2018. Box Office India. 30 October 2021. 30 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110823/https://boxofficeindia.co.in/girl-city-chapter-3-hits-10-million-views. live.
  23. Web site: Bigg Boss 7 winner: Who is Gauhar Khan?. 29 December 2013. Emirates24-7. 12 May 2019. 12 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003304/https://www.emirates247.com/bigg-boss-7-winner-who-is-gauhar-khan-2013-12-29-1.532837. live.
  24. Web site: Bindass to air "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang". June 8, 2008. July 6, 2017. 4 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190404222439/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/june/june18.php. live.
  25. Web site: bindass.com - Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan. www.bindass.com. 12 May 2019. 5 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190505102451/http://bindass.com/web-exclusive/life-lafde-aur-bandiyan/. dead.
  26. Web site: Bindass Presents 'Live Out Loud' Its Now or Never. www.adgully.com. 12 May 2019. 12 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512003304/https://www.adgully.com/bindass-presents-live-out-loud-its-now-or-never-1037.html. live.
  27. News: Kavi Shastri to host a new show on Bindass . Ankita R Kanabar . . 16 May 2014 . 11 January 2024 . 3 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140803091659/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/kavi-shastri-to-host-a-new-show-on-bindass/ . live .
  28. Web site: Most Popular Dating Shows On TV!. 21 September 2015. The Times of India. 12 May 2019. 17 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210917021649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/photostory/49046695.cms. live.
  29. Web site: Bindass presents Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri. March 28, 2011. July 6, 2017. 27 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171227172734/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k11/mar/marrel41.php. live.
  30. Web site: Bindass talks about relationships with 'Pyaar Ka The End'. 9 August 2014. Indian Television Dot Com. 12 May 2019. 13 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190513093227/http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/bindass-talks-about-relationships-with-pyaar-ka-the-end-140809. live.
  31. Web site: Arjun Bijlani goes Bindass!. The Times of India. 4 March 2016. 15 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180915233730/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Arjun-Bijlani-goes-Bindass/articleshow/12002903.cms. live.
  32. Web site: Kavita. Shyam. Miss Briganza is back!. 14 February 2008. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 16 May 2023. 16 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230516171702/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/miss-briganza-is-back/articleshow/2778608.cms. live.
  33. Web site: The Hunt for the Superdude of India is Back!. 17 October 2012. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 31 December 2023. 11 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111043224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-hunt-for-the-superdude-of-india-is-back/articleshow/16850445.cms. live.

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