Star Kiran is an Indian

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channel owned by

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(formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of

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. The channel has been launched on 6 June 2022. It broadcasts

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television series and shows. It is said to bring the first Odia HD television channel in the country.

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.

Reception

Functions

The channel has a variety of shows as well as movies. It also made a Raja Festival Special program with

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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".

Currently broadcasts

Fiction

Dubbed series

Upcoming broadcast

Fiction

Formerly broadcast

Non-fiction

Dubbed series

References

{{Authority control Odia-language television channels Disney Star Television stations in Bhubaneswar Companies based in Bhubaneswar 2022 establishments in Odisha