{{Short description|Indian television channel}} {{pp|small=yes}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2015}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}} {{Infobox television channel | name = Zee Marathi | logo = Zee_Marathi_2025.svg | logo_caption = Logo used since 2025 | logo_size = 200px | launch_date = 15 August 1999 | owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] | country = India | headquarters = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India | language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | sister_channels = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises#Owned channels|List of Zee sister channels]] | picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] <br /> (downscaled to [[letterboxed]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed) | former_names = [[Alpha TV Marathi]] | website = {{URL|https://www.zee5.com/channels/details/zee-marathi/0-9-zeemarathi|Zee Marathi Official Website}} }} '''Zee Marathi''' also known as '''Z Marathi''' is an Indian [[Marathi-language]] [[general entertainment]] pay television channel owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]. The channel was launched on 15 August 1999 and was known as [[Alpha TV Marathi]] until 28 March 2005, when it was renamed as Zee Marathi. It is the first [[Marathi language|Marathi]] GEC channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/291199/zeetv291199.htm |title=Zee TV Ties Up Transponder Deal With AsiaSat |publisher=[[Indian Television]] |access-date=5 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zeemarathi.com/zee-marathi-about-us/ |title=Zee Marathi - About Us |publisher=Zee Marathi website |access-date=5 November 2017 |archive-date=5 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105103140/http://www.zeemarathi.com/zee-marathi-about-us/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> A HD version of this channel, Zee Marathi HD, was launched on 20 November 2016.
==Reception== The channel also has launched some mobile apps like Tumcha Aamcha Jamala, Home Minister, Kisaan Abhiman and Talent app. The channel content could also be viewed on [[ZEE5]] app. Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Zee Marathi stopped their all current shows from 27 March 2020 and they reran their old shows during lockdown period. After that from 8 June 2020, they started some short & new lockdown series and from 13 July 2020, they started their original shows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZEE Entertainment have new delights to bust your lockdown blues |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/amp/zee-entertainment-have-new-delights-to-bust-your-lockdown-blues/1842151 |website=Outlook India |access-date=2021-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Wait Ends! New Episodes Of Aggabai Sasubai, Majha Hoshil Na To Go On Air From July 13 |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/the-wait-ends-new-episodes-of-agga-bai-sasubai-maza-hoshil-na-to-go-on-air-from-july-13/amp |website=[[ZEE5]] |access-date=2021-06-01}}</ref>
The channel also arranges some functions like Nakshatranche Dene, Swaratarang, Ganeshotsav, Diwali Dhamaka, etc. It also had launched new magazines from 2017 like Khali Doke Var Pay (Summer Vacation), Sukhakarta ([[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh Utsav]]), Utsav Natyancha ([[Diwali|Diwali Festival]]) and a [[Newspaper]] Zee Marathi Disha. Zee Marathi revamped with new graphics and launched 7 new shows from 23 August 2021 on the occasion of 22nd anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-13 |title=Zee Marathi marks its 22nd anniversary with 7 new shows |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/zee-marathi-marks-its-22nd-anniversary-with-7-new-shows-210813 |access-date=2021-08-23 |publisher=[[Indian Television]]}}</ref>
==Sister channels== ===Zee Yuva===
'''Zee Yuva''' is a second [[Marathi language|Marathi]] [[general entertainment channel|GEC]] by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] which is first youth centric channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=२२ ऑगस्टपासून 'झी युवा'नव्या पर्वाची मुहूर्तमेढ |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/kallabaji/new-marathi-channel-zee-yuva-start-on-22th-augest/323686 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2016-08-04 |access-date=2023-01-06 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee puts up tough competition in Marathi space with 'Yuva' |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/zee-puts-up-tough-competition-in-marathi-space-with-yuva-160725%3famp |publisher=Indian Television |date=2016-07-25 |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee to launch Zee Yuva in August |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/amp/media-tv-news/zee-to-launch-zee-yuva-in-august-65098.html |website=Exchange4media |date=2016-07-05 |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref> It was launched on 22 August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=झी युवाच्या मालिकांचे शतकोत्सव उत्साहात साजरे! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/kallabaji/zee-yuva-celebrate-100-episode-of-5-serials/346221 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2017-01-07 |access-date=2023-01-06 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कलाकारांनी जल्लोषात साजरा केला 'झी युवा दांडिया २०१८' |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/television/zee-yuva-dandiya-2018-celebrated-artistic-celebration/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=[[Lokmat]] |date=2018-10-17 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=झी युवाच्या कलाकारांसोबत 'दिवाळी फराळ पार्टी' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/diwali-faral-party-with-zee-yuva-celebrity/494126 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2019-10-26 |access-date=2023-01-06 |language=mr}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], all shows of channel were stopped on 27 March 2020 and again restarted from 13 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=१३ जुलैपासून झी युवा वाहिनीवर एंटरटेनमेंट 'फुल्ल ऑन' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/coronavirus-full-on-new-episode-on-zee-yuva-at-13th-july-2020/526917 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2020-07-11 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कोरोनाच्या काळात झी युवाच्या क्रेझी फॅनचे अफलातून गिफ्ट! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/zee-yuva-crazy-fan-make-mask-during-pandemic/532670 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2020-08-28 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=बालकलाकारांना 'झी युवा'ने दिली स्पेशल भेट... |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/zee-yuvas-child-artists-day-out-at-kidzania/496613 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2019-11-14 |language=mr}}</ref>
===Zee Talkies===
'''Zee Talkies''' is a [[Marathi language|Marathi]] pay television channel broadcasting [[Marathi cinema|Marathi movies]] by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Talkies celebrates a legacy of 12 glorious years |url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee-talkies-celebrates-a-legacy-of-12-glorious-years-2230219.html |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=[[Zee News]] |date=2019-08-27}}</ref> It is the first Marathi movie channel airing old classics and latest Marathi movies 24 hours a day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Talkies original Aaltoon Paltoon creates history! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee-talkies-original-aaltoon-paltoon-creates-history-2282980.html/amp |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=[[Zee News]] |date=2020-05-12}}</ref> It was launched on 25 August 2007. A HD version of the channel, Zee Talkies HD, was launched on 15 October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee launches Marathi movie channel, Zee Talkies |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/18858_zee-launches-marathi-movie-channel-zee-talkies |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=afaqs |date=2007-08-24}}</ref>
===Zee Chitramandir===
'''Zee Chitramandir''' was an Indian [[Marathi-language]] [[free-to-air|FTA]] television channel.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ZEE launches free-to-air Marathi movie channel |work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/zee-launches-free-to-air-marathi-movie-channel/articleshow/81986031.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee launches Marathi movie channel Zee Chitramandir |url=https://www.adgully.com/zee-launches-marathi-movie-channel-zee-chitramandir-102642.html |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Adgully |date=9 April 2021}}</ref> It broadcast Marathi movies and reran old Marathi TV series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZEE launches second Marathi movie channel Zee Chitramandir |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-launches-second-marathi-movie-channel-zee-chitramandir-112199.html |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Exchange4media}}</ref> It is available only to [[DD Free Dish]] users.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZEE Entertainment launches Marathi movie channel Zee Chitramandir for the Free Dish market |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/zee-entertainment-launches-marathi-movie-channel-zee-chitramandir-for-the-free-dish-market |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Afaqs |date=9 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee launches fourth Marathi channel Zee Chitramandir |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/04/zee-launches-fourth-marathi-channel-zee-chitramandir |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Best Media Info}}</ref> It was launched on 9 April 2021 by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Marathi channel Zee Chitramandir to tap into the Free Dish market |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/new-marathi-channel-zee-chitramandir-to-tap-into-the-free-dish-market-210409 |access-date=2023-05-15 |publisher=Indian Television |date=9 April 2021}}</ref> It was the No.1 channel in Maharashtra and Goa amongst free platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Chitramandir wins the hearts of Maharashtra; Debuts as #1 Free Dish Channel |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/zee-chitramandir-wins-the-hearts-of-maharashtra-debuts-as-1-free-dish-channel/ |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=India Education Diary |date=7 June 2021 |archive-date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719140421/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/zee-chitramandir-wins-the-hearts-of-maharashtra-debuts-as-1-free-dish-channel/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Chitramandir debuts as #1 Free Dish Channel |url=https://www.adgully.com/zee-chitramandir-debuts-as-1-free-dish-channel-104460.html |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Adgully |date=7 June 2021}}</ref>.
===Zee Vajwa===
'''Zee Vajwa''' was a [[Marathi language|Marathi]] pay television channel broadcasting Marathi music or songs by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marathi music channel Zee Vajwa to be launched on 17th October |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/marathi-music-channel-zee-vajwa-to-be-launched-on-17th-october |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=afaqs |date=2020-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee launches marathi music channel 'Zee Vajwa' |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/zee-launches-marathi-music-channel-zee-vajwa/2083004/lite/ |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date=2020-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee strengthens its regional foothold with Zee Vajwa |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/lite/2020/09/zee-strengthens-its-regional-foothold-with-zee-vajwa/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716134243/https://bestmediainfo.com/lite/2020/09/zee-strengthens-its-regional-foothold-with-zee-vajwa |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 July 2023 |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=Best Media Info |date=2020-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Vajwa strives to strike a chord with Marathi music lovers |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/zee-vajwa-bringing-traditional-maharashtrian-culture-and-new-age-music-together-200914%3famp |access-date=2023-07-16 |publisher=Indian Television |date=2020-09-14}}</ref> It was launched on 17 October 2020 and stopped on 31 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कोव्हिड काळात देशात पहिल्यांदाच लाँच होतंय मराठी चॅनेल; म्युझिक चॅनेलची तारीख ठरली |url=https://lokmat.news18.com/entertainment/zee-coming-up-with-new-marathi-music-channel-first-to-be-launched-during-covid-pandemic-period-economy-of-music-channel-479921.html |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=[[News18 Lokmat]] |date=2020-09-15 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=झी समूहाच्या नव्या म्युझिक चॅनल 'झी वाजवा'ची घोषणा |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/zee-groups-new-music-channel-zee-wajwa-announced/534680/amp |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |date=2020-09-13 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Popular Marathi actors come together for the launch of Zee Vajwa |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/popular-marathi-actors-come-together-for-the-launch-of-zee-vajwa-201201%3famp |access-date=2023-07-16 |publisher=Indian Television |date=2020-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Vajwa launches 'Damdaar Shivgarjana' contest on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/amp/media-tv-news/zee-vajwa-launches-damdaar-shivgarjana-contest-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-jayanti-111059.html |access-date=2023-07-16 |date=2021-02-19 |website=Exchange4media}}</ref>
==Programming== {{main|List of programmes broadcast by Zee Marathi}}
==Award functions== {|class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Awards !Ref. |- |2000–present |''[[Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar]]'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-03 |title=झी गौरव पुरस्कारात यांनी मारली बाजी, वाचा संपूर्ण यादी |url=https://www.lokmat.com/marathi-cinema/zee-marathi-gaurav-awards-2019-winners/ |access-date=2020-12-05 |website=[[Lokmat]] |language=mr}}</ref> |- |2004–present |''[[Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards]]'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-12 |url=https://www.lokmat.com/television/agabai-sasubai-and-ratris-khel-chale-2-receives-maximum-awards-zee-marathi-awards-2019/ |title=या मालिकेने मारली झी मराठी अवॉर्ड्समध्ये बाजी, नुकतीच सुरु झालीये ही मालिका |access-date=2020-12-05 |website=[[Lokmat]] |language=mr}}</ref> |- |2013–present |''Unch Majha Zoka Puraskar'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-22 |title=स्त्री कर्तृत्वाचा सन्मान 'उंच माझा झोका पुरस्कार' |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/1534718/zee-marathi-unch-maza-zoka-awards/ |access-date=2020-12-05 |website=[[Loksatta]] |language=mr}}</ref> |- |2015–present |''Zee Natya Gaurav Puraskar'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-14 |title=दिमाखदार सोहोळ्यात संपन्न झाला 'झी नाट्य गौरव पुरस्कार' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/zee-natya-gaurav-puraskar-2020/534751/amp |access-date=2021-07-20 |website=[[Zee 24 Taas]] |language=mr}}</ref> |}
==Plays== Zee Marathi entered the Marathi Theatre as a presenter in 2018 to encourage this field.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Marathi forays into Marathi Theatre with Hamlet |url=http://www.esselnewsletter.com/news/zee-marathi-forays-into-marathi-theatre-with-hamlet.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502193250/http://www.esselnewsletter.com/news/zee-marathi-forays-into-marathi-theatre-with-hamlet.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=2 May 2018 |access-date=2021-07-10 |website=Essel News Letter}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.zeemarathi.com Zee Marathi website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315054444/http://www.zeemarathi.com/ |date=15 March 2009 }}
{{Marathi language television}}
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