9X (TV channel)

For other uses, see 9X (disambiguation).

9X was an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai.^[3] It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL). The channel was launched on 12 November 2007 in India as the flagship of the INX Network.

9x

9X Logo
Country	India
Headquarters	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ownership
Owner	9X Media (2007-2010)[1] Zee Entertainment Enterprises (2010-2015)[2]
Sister channels	9XO 9XM 9X Jhakaas 9X Tashan 9x Jalwa
History
Launched	12 November 2007; 17 years ago (2007-11-12)
Closed	2015; 10 years ago (2015)
Replaced by	Ummah Channel

History

Sale to Zee Enterprises

On 8 March 2010, it was reported that Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. had made a bid of Rs 650 million for 9X, who owe Rs 1.30 billion to creditors.^[4] The 9X Media acquired the deal with the creditors. On 20 April 2010, Zee Enterprises confirmed that it had secured an in-principle approval from its board for acquisition of 9X, under a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to appropriate statutory and regulatory approvals.^[5] On 29 April 2010, ZEE Network's board of directors has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between ZEEL and 9X Media, former owners of 9X.^[6][7]

Shutdown

The channel ceased all its operations on 10 August 2009 in the UK, where the ongoing shows were shifted to its sister music channel 9XM, making it a hybrid channel.^[8] The channel ceased all its operations on 13 April 2015 in India as it stopped airing new content since 2009 and aired re-runs most of Zee TV shows.^[9][10][11] The channel even suffered losses due to lack of GRP and viewership.^[12][13]

Programming

The following is a list of all programs broadcast on 9X before it ceased all its operations.

Comedy series

• Biwi O Biwi (2009)
• Babban Bhai v/s Bimla Tai (2007–2009)
• Dhak Dhak In Dubai (2007–2008)
• Devraani Jethani (2009)
• Jamegi Jodi.Com (2007–2008)
• Remote Control (2008–2009)

Drama series

• Ajeeb (2008)
• Black (2009)
• Dahhej (2008–2009)
• Jiya Jale (2007–2008)
• Jai Maa Vaishno Devi (2008–2009)
• Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki (2008)
• Kahe Naa Kahe (2007–2008)
• Kya Dill Mein Hai (2007–2008)
• Kissmet Ka Khel (2008–2009)
• Mere Apne (2007–2008)
• Neelanjanaa (2009)
• Rubi (2008–2009)
• Sambhav Kya? (2009)
• Sai Bhakton Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan (2009)
• Veeranwali (2008–2009)

Reality/non-scripted programming

• Baatein Dil Se
• Begum
• Bikhray Pal
• Bollywood Full N Final
• Chak De Bachche
• Chak De Shehar Di Kudiyan Te Galli De Gunde
• Chandini Raatein
• Dhamaal Express
• Dhoom Pichak Jhoom
• Dil Se Dil Tak
• Gladrags - Mrs. India 2009 (2009)
• Good Morning Zindagi (2007–2008)
• Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008)
• Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008)
• Kuchh Kook Hota Hai (2009)
• Mission Ustaad (2007–2008)
• Music Express
• Narayan Seva Sanstha
• Prerna
• Rasm-e-Rasoi
• Rocking Ragas
• Suprabhaat
• Sai Ki Mahima
• Tyohaar Dhamaaka
• Yeh Hai Jalwa
• Zara Sa Jhoom Lo