Star Kiran
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
NetworkDisney Star
HeadquartersBhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Programming
Language(s)Odia
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerDisney India
Sister channelsDisney Star channels
History
Launched6 June 2022; 19 months ago (2022-06-06)
Links
WebsiteStar Kiran on Disney+ Hotstar

Star Kiran[1] is an Indian Odia language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star, a subsidiary of Disney India.[2][3] the channel was launched on 6 June 2022.[4][5] It primarily broadcasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. Star Kiran HD is the first Odia High-definition (HD) television channel.[6]

Etymology

The word Kiran (କିରଣ) means ray of light in Odia language. The slogan of Star Kiran is Eithu Arambha, Eithi Sambhaba, which means "Starts from here, Possible here" in Odia language.[7][8][9]

Current broadcast

Dubbed series

Premiere date Title Dubbed from
6 June 2022 Radha Krushna Hindi TV series RadhaKrishn
20 February 2023 Aei Bodhe Prema Hindi TV series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
6 March 2023 Sanja Salita Bengali TV series Sanjher Baati
1 July 2023 Ethara Fagune Bengali TV series Mon Phagun
18 September 2023 Gadhi Janile Ghara Sundara Hindi TV series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kemiti Aie Samparka Hindi TV series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Former broadcast

Drama series

Premiere date Title Last aired Adaptation of
6 June 2022 Shanti 14 January 2023 Bengali TV series Sreemoyee
Kiye Para Kiye Apanara 18 February 2023 Bengali TV series Ke Apon Ke Por
Tu Kahibu Na Mu 25 February 2023 Hindi TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
Suhaga Sindura 12 June 2023 Bengali TV series Ishti Kutum
15 August 2022 Bhakti Dhara 3 October 2022
16 January 2023 Mo Jibana Saathi 30 June 2023 Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum

Dubbed series

Premiere date Title Last aired Dubbed from
6 June 2022 Maa 6 August 2022 Bengali TV series Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena
Mahadev 14 July 2023 Hindi TV series Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
Nazar 17 September 2023 Hindi TV series Nazar
8 August 2022 Khelaghara 16 September 2023 Bengali TV series Khelaghor
19 September 2022 Mahabharat 23 March 2023 Hindi TV series Mahabharat
16 January 2023 Sai Baba 19 March 2023 Hindi TV series Sai Baba
20 March 2023 Bikram Betaal 17 September 2023 Bengali TV series Bikram Betaal
27 March 2023 Kanhu Re 2 August 2023 Hindi TV series Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Functions

The channel has a variety of shows as well as movies.[10] It also made a Raja Festival Special program with Ollywood celebrities known as "Banaste Daakila Gaja". The channel also organised a special event for Independence day 2022 as "Ude Triranga" and Dussehra Show with Star Kiran Serial casts known as "Aama Ghara Dussehra".

Reception

Week Year BARC Viewership Ref.
Odisha Rank
Week 38 2022 90.87 5 [11]
Week 39 2022 98.24 4 [12]
Week 40 2022 123.99 3 [13]
Week 41 2022 104.47 4 [14]
Week 43 2022 95.68 5 [15]
Week 45 2022 85.11 5 [16]
Week 46 2022 83.57 5 [17]
Week 47 2022 101.26 5 [18]
Week 48 2022 85.23 5 [19]
Week 49 2022 78.73 5 [20]
Week 50 2022 80.23 5 [21]
Week 51 2022 73.45 5 [22]
Week 52 2022 85.33 5 [23]
Week 2 2023 74.47 5 [24]
Week 3 2023 78.1 5 [25]

References

  1. ^ "Disney Star announces the launch of dedicated Odia channel, Star Kiran". afaqs!. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Disney Star India rejigs its Channel bouquet, to rebrand and add new Channels while Bindass and Star World to go off-air". MediaNews4U. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Disney Star India pulls 13 SD and 20 HD channels from bouquets". Indian Television. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Disney Star to launch Odia channel Star Kiran - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Disney Star announces launch of Odia channel, Star Kiran". www.bestmediaifo.com. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Star Kirano HD Odia Channel From Star TV Network". Techdhoom. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Disney Star India to launch Odia channels Star Kirano & Star Kirano HD - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Disney Star India to launch Odia GEC 'Star Kiran' on 6th June". MediaNews4U. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Disney Star to launch new Odia GEC 'Star Kirano'". www.bestmediaifo.com. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Disney Star says Namaskara Odisha; announces the launch of dedicated Odia channel, Star Kiran". Passionate In Marketing. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Week 38 - Data: Saturday, 17th September 2022 To Friday, 23rd September 2022". BARC India. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Week 39 - Data: Saturday, 24th September 2022 To Friday, 30th September 2022". BARC India.
  13. ^ "Week 40 - Data: Saturday, 1st October 2022 To Friday, 7th October 2022". BARC India.
  14. ^ "Week 41 - Data: Saturday, 8th October 2022 To Friday, 14th October 2022". BARC India. Archived from the original on 30 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Week 43 - Data: Saturday, 22nd October 2022 To Friday, 28th October 2022". BARC India.
  16. ^ "Week 45 - Data: Saturday, 5th November 2022 To Friday, 11th November 2022". BARC India. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Week 46 - Data: Saturday, 12th November 2022 To Friday, 18th November 2022". BARC India.
  18. ^ "Week 47 - Data: Saturday, 19th November 2022 To Friday, 25th November 2022". BARC India.
  19. ^ "Week 48 - Data: Saturday, 26th November 2022 To Friday, 2nd December 2022". BARC India. Archived from the original on 14 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Week 49 - Data: Saturday, 3rd December 2022 To Friday, 9th December 2022". BARC India.
  21. ^ "Week 50 - Data: Saturday, 10th December 2022 To Friday, 16th December 2022". BARC India.
  22. ^ "Week 51 - Data: Saturday, 17th December 2022 To Friday, 23rd December 2022". BARC India. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023.
  23. ^ "Week 52 - Data: Saturday, 24th December 2022 To Friday, 30th December 2022". BARC India.
  24. ^ "Week 2 - Data: Saturday, 7th January 2023 To Friday, 13th January 2023". BARC India. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023.
  25. ^ "Week 3 - Data: Saturday, 14th January 2023 To Friday, 20th January 2023". BARC India.
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