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Bindass

Bindass was an Indian Hindi language music pay television channel owned by Disney Star. Originally launched as a youth channel, it was a more dedicated music channel. Bindass was discontinued on 15 March 2025.[1][2]

History

UTV Software Communications launched Bindass as a youth-oriented entertainment channel on 24 September 2007 along with movie channel Bindass Movies (which was later rebranded as UTV Action in 2010). Initial programming consisted of a sitcoms Sun Yaar Chill Maar and Lagegi, action series Shakira - The End of Evil, 3rd Degree with Ugesh Sarcar and six international shows The Benny Hill Show, Japanese Pro Wrestling Show, Gotcha, Motorrad Cops, Whacked Out Sports and Challenges of Fire.[3]

In February 2010, Bindass launched a new campaign titled "What I Am" which aimed at speaking for the youth of India, and dispel popular misconceptions about their attitude towards responsibilities.[4]

The Walt Disney Company acquired UTV in 2012 and Bindass along with other UTV channels became part of Disney India Media Networks.[5]

In 2016, Disney Media Networks India started producing Web television series which will be simulcast on Bindass as well digital platforms like Facebook and YouTube.[6] The first series under this multi-platform strategy was The Girl in the City[7] which was followed by The Trip,[8] Girl in the City Chapter 2,[9] Dil Buffering[10] and Tere Liye Bro.[6]

In 2017, Disney India closed Bindass Play, a music channel and its content was merged with Bindass.[10]

In 2025, it was announced that Bindass, along with 8 other channels would be discontinued on 15 March 2025.

Bindass India concert

On 13 January 2008, Bindass presented a two-hour live concert starring popular Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. The entourage included stars Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Rakhi Sawant and Dino Morea. The concert was hosted by Sajid Khan, and choreographed by Ganesh Hegde.

Prior to the contest Bindass organized a nationwide contest called "Dance with SRK", where the lucky winners would get to dance with Shah Rukh Khan on stage. Through a lucky dip, three winners, Andrew from Kolkata, Richa from Lucknow and 9 year old Vidhi from Mumbai, were chosen.[11] The concert was telecast on Bindass on 26 January 2008 on Indian Republic Day.

Programming

  • 3rd Degree With Ugesh Sarcar[12] (2007–2009)
  • Beg Borrow Steal[13][14] (2011–2017)
  • The Benny Hill Show[15] (2007–2008)
  • Big Switch (2009–2015)
  • Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai[16] (2008–2010)
  • The Chair[17] (2010)
  • Challenges Of Fire[15] (2007–2008)
  • Change Aayega Hum Laayenge[18] (2014)
  • Dadagiri (2008–2011)
  • Destination Love[19] (2010)
  • Dil Buffering[20] (2017)
  • Emotional Atyachar (2009–2015)
  • Fear Less[21] (2012)
  • Halla Bol[22] (2015)
  • Hass Ley India[23] (2007–2008)
  • Girl In The City[7] (2016)
  • Girl In The City: Chapter 2[9] (2017)
  • Girl In The City: Chapter 3[24] (2018)
  • Ishq Messenger[10] (2017–2021)
  • Japanese Wrestling Show[15] (2007–2008)
  • The Khan Sisters[25] (2011–2013)
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang[26] (2008)
  • Kota Toppers[22] (2015–2016)
  • Lagegi[12] (2007)
  • Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan[27] (2016)
  • Live Out Loud - It’s Now Or Never[28] (2012)
  • Love By Chance[29] (2014–2015)
  • Love Lock Up[30] (2011)
  • Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri[31] (2011)
  • Motorrad Cops[15] (2007–2008)
  • Pyar Ka The End[32] (2014)
  • Road Diaries[33] (2016)
  • Selfie Wala Show[10] (2017–2021)
  • Shakira - The End Of Evil (2007–2008)
  • Sun Yaar Chill Maar (2007–2008)[34]
  • Sun Yaar Try Maar[22] (2015)
  • Surprise Surprise Gotcha[15] (2007–2008)
  • Superdude (2011–2013)[35]
  • Tere Liye Bro[6] (2017–2018)
  • Tia's Request Show [10] (2017–2021)
  • The Trip[8] (2016–2018)
  • Tu Con Main Con[22] (2015)
  • Whacked Out Sports[15] (2007–2008)
  • Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013–2016)
  • Zabaan Sambhalke (2007–2008)
  • Zindagi Wins (2015)

External links

References

  1. Documentation & Support - JioStar Jiostar^
  2. Akansha Srivastava. JioStar shuts 9 channels including Comedy Central; introduces 8 new sports channels bestmediainfo.com^
  3. Bindass moves to full launch Variety Online Asia^
  4. What I am: UTV Bindass' new campaign speaks through voice of youth Campaign India^
  5. Disney Acquires Controlling Stake in India's UTV The Hollywood Reporter, 1 February 2012, retrieved 30 December 2017^
  6. Bindass Unveils Its New Series - Tere Liye Bro retrieved December 6, 2017^
  7. bindass launches its first ever web series 'Girl in the City' 7 April 2016, retrieved 31 December 2017^
  8. Watch: Lisa Haydon plays a hot, feisty musician in a web series Hindustan Times, 7 January 2017, retrieved 31 December 2017^
  9. Mithila Palkar Is Back with Chapter 2 of "Girl In The City" 25 March 2017, retrieved 31 December 2017^
  10. Disney pushes brand bindass as it merges with bindass Play, enters OTT space 22 September 2017, retrieved September 22, 2017^
  11. The Stars came down at the 'Airtel Bindass India Concert' Indian Television, retrieved 21 May 2008^
  12. UTV launches brand Bindass, space yatra hunt The Economic Times, 20 July 2007, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  13. Bindass presents Beg Borrow Steal December 2, 2011, retrieved July 7, 2017^
  14. Bindass is back with 'Beg Borrow Steal' - Times of India The Times of India, 19 October 2016, retrieved 30 October 2021^
  15. Dubbed shows on Bindass February 9, 2008, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  16. UTV Bindass returns with 'Cash Cab - Meter Chalu Hai' May 20, 2009, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  17. Bindass to launch horror-reality show 'The Chair' August 31, 2010, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  18. bindass launches Change Aayega, Hum Laayenge Disney India, 13 March 2014^
  19. Bindass heads for "Destination Love" January 15, 2010, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  20. Refreshing working on 'Dil Buffering': Aanchal Munjal The New Indian Express, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  21. Bindass promotes brand new show 'Fear Less' EVENTFAQS Media, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  22. Bindass strengthens line-up, to introduce its first sitcom www.bestmediaifo.com, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  23. Bindass to relaunch 'Lagegi' as 'Hass Ley India' Indian Television Dot Com, 13 December 2007, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  24. Girl In The City - Chapter 3 Hits 10+ Million Views Box Office India, 27 July 2018, retrieved 30 October 2021^
  25. Bigg Boss 7 winner: Who is Gauhar Khan? Emirates24-7, 29 December 2013, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  26. Bindass to air "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" June 8, 2008, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  27. bindass.com - Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan www.bindass.com, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  28. Bindass Presents 'Live Out Loud' Its Now or Never www.adgully.com, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  29. Ankita R Kanabar. Kavi Shastri to host a new show on Bindass The Indian Express, 16 May 2014, retrieved 11 January 2024^
  30. Most Popular Dating Shows On TV! The Times of India, 21 September 2015, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  31. Bindass presents Meri Toh Lag Gayi.... Naukri March 28, 2011, retrieved July 6, 2017^
  32. Bindass talks about relationships with 'Pyaar Ka The End' Indian Television Dot Com, 9 August 2014, retrieved 12 May 2019^
  33. Arjun Bijlani goes Bindass! The Times of India, retrieved 4 March 2016^
  34. Kavita Shyam. Miss Briganza is back! 14 February 2008, retrieved 16 May 2023^
  35. The Hunt for the Superdude of India is Back! 17 October 2012, retrieved 31 December 2023^