Zee TV Canada is a Canadian Category B

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and is owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcasts programming from

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as well as local Canadian content. Zee TV is a top rated entertainment channel from India featuring popular drama series which cater specifically to a female audience. Its main focus is on scripted content including serials, soaps and sitcoms. It also airs news, music, religious content and reality shows.

History

Zee TV Canada was licensed by the

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on February 12, 2013 as ''Hindi Women's TV''. It officially launched on February 1, 2013 as ''Zee TV Canada'', via

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, and Shaw. On April 2, 2013, Zee TV launched Zee TV HD, a high definition simulcast of the

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feed. It is currently available on

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and

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References

External links

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ECG's Zee TV Canada listing

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