{{short description|Indian pay TV channel targeted at children}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2017}} {{Infobox television channel | name = Disney Channel | logo = 2024 Disney Channel text logo.svg | logo_caption = New current logo since 2 May 2026 | headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2004|12|16}} (SD)<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|2023|3|15}} (HD) | online_serv_1 = [[Airtel Digital TV]] | online_chan_1 = SD & HD | owner = [[JioStar]]<br /><small>(branding licensed from [[Disney India]])</small> | picture_format = [[SDTV]] [[576i]]<br>[[HDTV]] [[1080i]] | country = [[India]] | language = {{plainlist| *[[English language|English]] (Only for HD feed) * [[Hindi]] * [[Telugu language|Telugu]] * [[Tamil language|Tamil]] }} | area = {{Plainlist| * India * Bhutan * Maldives<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://corporatemaldives.com/dhiraagu-tv-launches-four-disney-channels-in-the-maldives/|title=Dhiraagu TV launches four Disney channels in the Maldives|date=29 December 2017|publisher=Corporate Maldives|access-date=11 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111105843/http://corporatemaldives.com/2017/12/25/dhiraagu-tv-launches-four-disney-channels-in-the-maldives/|archive-date=11 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> * Nepal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|title=Explore Channels|access-date=13 July 2022|website=[[DishHome]]|archive-date=13 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713053921/https://www.dishhome.com.np/explore-channels|url-status=live}}</ref> * Sri Lanka }} }} '''Disney Channel''' is an Indian [[pay television]] channel owned by [[JioStar]], a joint venture between [[Viacom18]] and [[Disney India]]. The channel is the Indian equivalent to the [[Disney Channel|original American network]], and was launched on 16 December 2004. Disney Channel is available as a pay television channel on most subscription television providers in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].
The channel became the fifth most watched kids channel across all genres with TRP as of October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.1films.in/2020/04/top-indian-cartoon-channels-trp-ratings-weekly-list.html|title=Top Indian Cartoon Channels TRP Ratings Weekly List: October 2020 Updated|access-date=20 October 2021|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105000713/https://www.1films.in/2020/04/top-indian-cartoon-channels-trp-ratings-weekly-list.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== History == [[File:2002 Disney Channel logo.svg|thumb|Disney channel former logo]] On 16 December 2004, Disney Channel India and its sister channel [[Toon Disney]] launched in India, both broadcasting in English and [[Hindi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Disney channels to debut on Star India |url=https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-channels-to-debut-on-star-india/?ss=WDTVI |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=C21media |language=en-us |archive-date=1 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601115843/https://www.c21media.net/news/disney-channels-to-debut-on-star-india/?ss=WDTVI |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="disney">{{Cite news |title=Disney launches India TV channels |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4104089.stm |last=Bajoria |first=Jayshree |date=17 December 2004 |access-date=30 July 2022 |work=[[BBC]] |archive-date=25 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425062740/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4104089.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> At first, the programming of the channel consisted of Disney's original shows imported from the US, such as ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[That's So Raven]]'', ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]'', ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]'', ''[[Jonas LA]]'' and ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]''.
Disney India has produced local adaptations of international live action series. The first local adaptation, ''[[Best of Luck Nikki]]'' premiered on 3 April 2011. The Disney Channel Original Movie, ''[[Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension|Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension]]'' premiered on the channel on 25 September 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney Channel's "perry-fect" Gift To India This Festive Season - Brothers Phineas And Ferb Set To Thrill Fans With Disney Channel Original Movie 'across The 2nd Dimension'|url=http://corporate.disney.in/media-hub/press-releases/2011/09/disney-channel%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cperry-fect%E2%80%9D-gift-india-festive-season-brothers|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Disney India|language=en|archive-date=14 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714182624/http://corporate.disney.in/media-hub/press-releases/2011/09/disney-channel%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cperry-fect%E2%80%9D-gift-india-festive-season-brothers|url-status=live}}</ref>
2012 saw the channel's second local adaptation, ''[[The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir|The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir]]'' premiering on 8 April,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney embarks on its most aggressive summer in India yet - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/disney-embarks-on-its-most-aggressive-summer-in-india-yet-46256.html|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711195054/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/disney-embarks-on-its-most-aggressive-summer-in-india-yet-46256.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as the first Disney Channel India Original Movie, ''[[Luck Luck Ki Baat]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney aims to woo kids with 500 hours of fresh content this summer|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/33948_disney-aims-to-woo-kids-with-500-hours-of-fresh-content-this-summer|access-date=2020-07-11|website=afaqs!|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713200450/https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/33948_disney-aims-to-woo-kids-with-500-hours-of-fresh-content-this-summer|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2014, Disney Channel India launched their first local animated series, ''[[Green Gold Animations|Arjun Prince of Bali]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Will this 'Arjun' hit the bullseye? - AnimationXpress|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/will-this-arjun-hit-the-bullseye|access-date=2019-11-26|website=www.animationxpress.com|date=30 May 2014|archive-date=1 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601105032/http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/will-this-arjun-hit-the-bullseye|url-status=live}}</ref>
The channel rebranded on 17 December 2014 with the new logo used internationally, with the exception of the logo colour being purple instead of blue, and had a strategy of showing family-oriented shows during the weekend. The weekend strategy was called "Shanivaar, Ravivaar only for Parivaar".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/42834_Disney-Channel-hopes-to-get-the-family-in|title=Disney Channel hopes to get the family in|website=www.afaqs.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-06|archive-date=25 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225192002/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/42834_Disney-Channel-hopes-to-get-the-family-in|url-status=live}}</ref> The family shows started airing on 31 January 2015. In early 2016 the channel stopped producing local live action shows, and decided to focus on Japanese anime and local animation instead as animated/anime shows drive better ratings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/focusing-on-local-animation-disney-moves-away-from-live-action-shows/|title=Focusing on local animation, Disney moves away from live-action shows|date=2016-04-18|website=Television Post|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729003127/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/focusing-on-local-animation-disney-moves-away-from-live-action-shows/|archive-date=2017-07-29|url-status=dead|access-date=2018-01-06}}</ref>
On 1 May 2018, the channel's logo color was changed to blue, as used internationally. On the same month the channel launched ''[[Simple Samosa]]'' and ''[[Big Hero 6: The Series|Big Hero 6 The Series]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=21 May 2018|title=Big Hero 6: The Series on Disney Channel India|url=https://twitter.com/DisneyIndia/status/998539457530814464|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074334/https://twitter.com/DisneyIndia/status/998539457530814464|archive-date=7 December 2022|access-date=|website=|url-status=live}}</ref> On 1 October 2018, the ''[[DuckTales (2017 TV series)|DuckTales reboot]]'' premiered in India.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Singer-composer Shaan Teams Up With Son For DuckTales|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/singer-composer-shaan-teams-up-with-son-for-ducktales/316417|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912105402/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/singer-composer-shaan-teams-up-with-son-for-ducktales/316417 |archive-date=12 September 2018 |access-date=2021-01-30|website=Outlook India}}</ref>
In 2019 the channel continued to produce and acquire more local animation and international shows from the Disney library such as ''[[List of Disney Channel (Indian TV channel) series|Oye Golu]]'', ''Bhaagam Bhaag'', ''[[Amphibia (TV series)|Amphibia]], [[Big City Greens]]'', ''[[Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir|Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir]]'', ''[[Super V]]''. The ''[[Descendants (franchise)|Descendants]]'' trilogy premiered on Disney Channel in December 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney Descendants Hindi Promo {{!}} Trilogy on Disney Channel India - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPAlmbTg7l0|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.youtube.com|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413020425/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPAlmbTg7l0|url-status=live}}</ref>
In summer 2020, Disney Channel launched new shows such as ''[[Mira, Royal Detective]]'', ''Bapu'' and ''Guddu'', along with new episodes of shows like ''Chacha Chaudhary'', ''[[Doraemon]]'', and ''Selfie with Bajrangi''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 17, 2020|title=Disney India's kids' channels bring 100 hours of fresh content for a fun summer|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/04/disney-india-s-kids-channels-bring-100-hours-of-fresh-content-for-a-fun-summer/|access-date=2020-06-02|website=www.bestmediaifo.com|archive-date=20 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420173326/https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/04/disney-india-s-kids-channels-bring-100-hours-of-fresh-content-for-a-fun-summer/|url-status=live}}</ref> The channel launched a DIY show called ''Imagine That'' on 6 September 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-28|title=Can you Imagine That on Disney Channel India?|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/can-you-imagine-that-on-disney-channel-india-200828|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904104056/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/can-you-imagine-that-on-disney-channel-india-200828|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 18 April 2021, the second season of ''Imagine That'' and ''101 Dalmatian Street'' were aired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/disney-channel-readies-for-summer-fun-with-new-season-of-imagine-that-210330|title=Disney Channel readies for summer fun with new season of 'Imagine That'|date=March 30, 2021|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=29 September 2021|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419140007/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/disney-channel-readies-for-summer-fun-with-new-season-of-imagine-that-210330|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/star-india-postpones-disney-hd-launch|title=Star India postpones Disney HD launch|date=2020-04-11|website=AnimationXpress|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-11|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411203701/http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/star-india-postpones-disney-hd-launch|url-status=live}}</ref>
After the merger of [[Disney Star]] and [[Viacom18]] in 2024, Disney channels became a part of [[JioStar]] with the kids division led by Anu Sikka from Nickelodeon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-15 |title=Anu Sikka appointed as JioStar's head of kids & infotainment business across platforms - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/people-movement-news/anu-sikka-joins-jiostar-as-head-of-kids-infotainment-business-across-platforms-138762.html |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
On 2 May 2026, Disney Channel India was rebranded a new logo by the [[Disney Channel|original US version]] that was introduced a year prior and 9 months after the [[Disney Channel (Latin America)|Latin American]] version and 7 months after both the [[Disney Channel (Japan)|Japanese]] and [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Canadian]] versions.
== Broadcast == The channel broadcasts in India and several neighboring countries. It was formerly broadcast in Bangladesh, Pakistan<ref>{{cite web |title=WorldCall Digital TV Channels List - Lahore |url=https://www.worldcall.net.pk/LahoreDigital |website=[[WorldCall]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910164017/https://www.worldcall.net.pk/LahoreDigital |archive-date=September 10, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and Bhutan, but was removed for the following reasons:
The [[Government of Bangladesh]] banned the Indian feeds of Disney Channel and [[Super Hungama|Disney XD]] from broadcasting in February 2013, citing non-availability of localized dubs for content, including the anime ''[[Doraemon]]'', which was being broadcast only in Hindi. [[Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo]] was banned for the same reason; three other channels were also banned for broadcasting without authorization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Govt slaps ban on Hindi-dubbed Doraemon telecast|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/02/14/govt-slaps-ban-on-hindi-dubbed-doraemon-telecast|access-date=4 January 2018|website=bdnews24.com|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526070302/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/02/14/govt-slaps-ban-on-hindi-dubbed-doraemon-telecast|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, the Southeast Asian feed of [[Disney Channel (Southeast Asia)|Disney Channel]] was made available on specific Bangladeshi cable providers.
Concerns about localization were raised in Pakistan as well, regarding the broadcast of Hindi-only dubs of ''Doraemon''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ahmad|first=Imtiaz|date=December 30, 2017|title=Pakistan lawmaker calls for Doraemon ban to be fully implemented|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/pakistan-lawmaker-calls-for-doraemon-ban-to-be-fully-implemented/story-Zvr5dv6wLIf7hZ7B0FzHWP.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230182528/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/pakistan-lawmaker-calls-for-doraemon-ban-to-be-fully-implemented/story-Zvr5dv6wLIf7hZ7B0FzHWP.html|archive-date=December 30, 2017|access-date=January 16, 2021|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> In 2016, after [[2016–2018 India–Pakistan border skirmishes|increasing tensions]] between the countries, all Indian television channels were banned from broadcast by the [[Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Neelakantan |first1=Shailaja |title=Pakistan bans broadcast of all Indian television channels |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-bans-broadcast-of-all-indian-television-channels/articleshow/54625946.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |date=October 1, 2016 |access-date=21 August 2022 |archive-date=21 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821163624/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-bans-broadcast-of-all-indian-television-channels/articleshow/54625946.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The ban was reiterated after appeals in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1441739|title=SC reinstates ban on airing of Indian content on TV channels|last=Baloch|first=Shafi|date=2018-10-27|work=DAWN.COM|access-date=2018-10-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
In [[Bhutan]], the channel was similarly removed due in 2017 to most of its programming being aired in Hindi rather than in English. This was part of a uniformity plan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BICMA approves 56 channels for uniformity – KuenselOnline|url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/bicma-approves-56-channels-for-uniformity/|access-date=2018-01-14|website=www.kueopnselonline.com|language=en-US|archive-date=20 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420031530/https://kuenselonline.com/bicma-approves-56-channels-for-uniformity/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Sister television channels == === Disney Channel HD === [[File:Disney Channel 2014 HD.png|thumb|Logo of Disney Channel HD used from 2023-26]] On 15 March 2023, Disney Channel HD was launched.The Channel is available in [[English language|English]] , [[Hindi]] , [[Tamil language|Tamil]] , [[Telugu language|Telugu]] It was originally planned by 1 March 2020<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-04 |title=Star India to launch 4 new channels, rebrand Movies OK |url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/star-india-to-launch-4-new-channels-rebrand-movies-ok-200104 |access-date=2020-01-06 |website=Indian Television Dot Com |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105094616/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/star-india-to-launch-4-new-channels-rebrand-movies-ok-200104 |url-status=live }}</ref> and 11 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2021 |title=Breaking News: Disney Star India exits English general entertainment; Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere HD to go off air by November 30 |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/10/disney-star-india-exits-english-general-entertainment-star-world-star-world-hd-and-star-world-premiere-hd-to-go-off-air-by-november-30/ |access-date=2021-10-16 |website=www.bestmediaifo.com |archive-date=16 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016094251/https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/10/disney-star-india-exits-english-general-entertainment-star-world-star-world-hd-and-star-world-premiere-hd-to-go-off-air-by-november-30/ |url-status=live }}</ref> but it was postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-30 |title=Star and Disney India postpones new channel launches till further intimation |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/star-and-disney-india-postpones-new-channel-launches-till-further-intimation-211130 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130062540/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/star-and-disney-india-postpones-new-channel-launches-till-further-intimation-211130 |archive-date=2021-11-30 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
=== Disney Junior === {{Main|Disney Jr. (India)}} The Playhouse Disney brand expanded to India in 2006 as a block on Disney Channel. On 4 July 2011, it was replaced by [[Disney Jr.|Disney Junior]], which eventually became available as a 24-hour channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/disney-channel-to-make-entry-into-tamil-and-telugu-via-pre|title=Disney Channel to make entry into Tamil and Telugu via pre-school block|date=29 June 2011|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=21 March 2020|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118231105/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/disney-channel-to-make-entry-into-tamil-and-telugu-via-pre|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/35989_Walt-Disney-launches-its-4th-offering-Disney-Junior|title=Walt Disney launches its 4th offering Disney Junior|website=www.afaqs.com|language=en|access-date=2017-11-17|archive-date=30 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230033149/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/35989_Walt-Disney-launches-its-4th-offering-Disney-Junior|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Disney International HD === {{Main|Disney International HD}}
On 5 October 2017, [[Disney India|The Walt Disney Company India]] officially announced the launch of '''Disney International HD''' on 29 October 2017. The channel exclusively airs international [[live action]] content from the Disney Channel library such as ''[[Austin & Ally]]'', ''[[K.C. Undercover]]'', ''[[Liv and Maddie]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' as well as [[List of Disney Channel original films|Disney Channel Original Movies]] such as ''[[Teen Beach Movie|Teen Beach]]'', ''[[Descendants (2015 film)|Descendants]], [[Zombies (2018 film)|Zombies]] and [[Spin (2021 film)|Spin]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/english-entertainment/gec-channel-disney-international-hd-to-launch-on-29-oct-171005|title=Disney to launch English GEC HD on 29 Oct|date=5 October 2017|publisher=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=29 October 2017|archive-date=22 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322103905/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/english-entertainment/gec-channel-disney-international-hd-to-launch-on-29-oct-171005|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Hungama TV === {{Main|Hungama TV}}
Hungama TV was launched on 26 September 2004. The channel was originally owned by [[UTV Software Communications]], but [[Disney India|The Walt Disney Company India]] purchased it in 2006. The programming lineup mainly consists of Japanese and Indian animated shows.
=== Super Hungama === {{Main|Super Hungama}}
Originally launched as [[Toon Disney]] on 17 December 2004, then on 14 November 2009, the channel rebranded as Disney XD. On 6 January 2019, the channel rebranded as Marvel HQ. then on 1 March 2022 the channel rebranded as Super Hungama.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=AnimationXpress |date=2022-02-24 |title=Strengthening its kids portfolio, Disney to launch 'Super Hungama' channel on 1 March |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/super-hungama-is-set-to-replace-marvel-hq-from-march/ |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US |archive-date=1 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301125120/https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/super-hungama-is-set-to-replace-marvel-hq-from-march/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The channel was launched with 4 new shows, including 3 Disney shows. These are ''[[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command]]'', ''[[Big City Greens]]'', ''[[Milo Murphy's Law]]'' and ''[[The Daltons (2010 TV series)|The Daltons]]''. Apart from that, the channel's content and schedule remains the same as Marvel HQ.
== Programming == {{Main|List of programmes broadcast by Disney Channel (Indian TV channel)}}
{{See also|List of Disney Channel (India) series}}
Unlike most Disney Channel networks around the world, the channel airs very little content from the North American networks. Disney Channel India mostly focuses on local and some Japanese content as they are more popular with Indian audiences. Due to popularity of ''[[Doraemon]]'', it has been scheduled most of the time on the channel since 2011 despite not being a Disney show to maintain high viewership.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Children's TV In India: The Role Of The Walt Disney Company In The Local Production Ecology|url=https://research.usc.edu.au/discovery/delivery?vid=61USC_INST:ResearchRepository&repId=12126649150002621|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204161855/https://research.usc.edu.au/discovery/delivery?vid=61USC_INST:ResearchRepository&repId=12126649150002621 |archive-date=4 February 2021 |access-date=2021-01-30|website=research.usc.edu.au|language=en}}</ref> Nowadays ''[[Doraemon (2005 TV series)|Doraemon]]'' is being aired most of the day along with occasional airings of ''[[Rudra Boom Chik Chik Boom]]'' and ''[[Perman]]''.
== Logos == <gallery> File:2002 Disney Channel logo.svg|2004–2012 File:2010 Disney Channel logo.svg|2012–2014 File:2014 Disney Channel logo.svg|2014-2026 File:2024 Disney Channel text logo.svg|2026-present </gallery>
== See also == * [[Disney Channel|Disney Channel (United States)]] * [[Hungama TV]] * [[Super Hungama]] * [[Pogo (TV channel)]] * [[Cartoon Network (India)]] * [[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)]] * [[Disney Jr. (India)]] * [[Sony YAY!]] * [[Discovery Kids (India)]] * [[Nickelodeon Sonic]]
==References== {{Reflist}}{{Disney Channel}} {{Disney Channel India Original Series}} {{Television in India}}
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