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Marathi language

Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...

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STAR TV

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About the Channel

"Quality entertainment reflecting Maharashtrian culture, and values, also evoking pride in being Maharashtrian" is the mantra of STAR PRAVAH. Star India Pvt Ltd, India's largest entertainment conglomerate, announced the launch of its third Regional General Entertainment Channel (GEC). The Marathi channel, STAR PRAVAH, features innovative programs, talk-shows, mega historical epics, smart comedy and much more. STAR PRAVAH is rooted in the Marathi culture. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Uday Shankar, Chief Executive Officer, Star India Pvt Ltd said, "With STAR PRAVAH, we hope to touch the chords of our viewers and set new benchmarks in multi-genre Marathi content on television. The discerning viewers of Maharashtra are unwilling to accept mundane, regular formats and are looking for realistic, non melodramatic and meaningful stories. Understanding their needs, we hope to showcase programmes with a strong Marathi cultural bent."
He further added, "Epics like Raja Shivchatrapati promises to change the world of Marathi television viewing and also bring a new level of diversity and set higher standards in the world of Marathi entertainment."
The most talented names in the industry are working to deliver the best form of entertainment that will become an integral part of all viewers in Maharashtra. "

Shows

Show Name	Time Slot	Brief Description
Raja Shivchatrapati	Mon-Fri, 6:30PM	A magnum opus of the hero who fought for the pride of the people of Maharashtra. An immortal story of courage and self-respect that is etched deeply in the heart of every Maharashtrian is shot on a scale that will redefine magnificence on television in India.
Man Udhan Varyache Man Udhan Varyache Man Udhan Varyache is a Popular marathi daily soap serial directed by well known Marathi Film director , producer and actor Mahesh Kothare.This serial is revolved around the three main characters Gauri , Nirija and Nikhil.Nirija and Nikhil are collage friends and love each other...	Mon-Sat, 7:00PM	Man Udhan Varyache is a love triangle between Gauri Nikhil and Neerja. They all have three different perspecitve towards love and life. But what will happen when their lives cross each other?
Chaar Olakh	Mon-Sat, 7:30PM	This story is of two small town girls - Anu (Anushka) and Vibha (Vabhavari) and about their never dying spirit to achieve something big in life..
Swapnanachya Plaikadle	Mon-Sat, 8:00PM	This is the story of Vaidehi whose journey from her innocent care-free life in her luxurious maternal home to becoming a woman who creates her own identity.
Zunjh	Mon-Sat, 8:30PM	Advocate Gayatri Deshmukh goes through ordeal when her dying father reveals her birth secret. Will Gayathri be successful in finding her real mother?
Tuj Vin Sakhiyare	Mon-Sat, 9 PM	The story portrays the passionate love story of Radhika Pawar and Rishab Sarpotdar. Will their love triumph over turbulent times or will they be forced to part ways.
Tuj Ni Maj Ghar Shrimatache	Mon-Sat, 9:30PM	Ghar Shrimantacha is a saga of an ideal joint family which survives due to their richness in preserving and living by family values and warmth of love and caring for everyone!
Goshta Eka Anandichi	Mon-Wed, 10:00PM	The show is about a beautiful girl called Aanandi who is perfect in many ways... except that she is blind. Can she find true love? Watch the show to find out.
Jodi Jamli Re	Thu-Fri, 10:00PM	Conventional matrimonial vehicles are considered serious, boring and often a painful process, especially for the girl. But not anymore! With Jodi Jamli Re you can not only find the right partner but also enjoy the process.
Daar Ughada Na Gade	Mon-Wed, 10:30PM	Daar Ughada Na Gade is a unique comedy show with a never before seen or heard format, wherein three doors hold the key to the various stories. There are also surprise entries throughout the show
Kkukuchaku	Thu-Fri, 10:30PM	Completing the star-studded line-up of these shows is one that is a combination of the typical Marathi culture and humour. Emotions and humor are the two main elements of this show depicted through a typical Marathi middle class family called 'Charchare Family'.
STAR Darbar	Sundays, 7:30PM	A fun filled talk show in which renowned Maharashtrian personalities are interviewed by the one and only Prashant Damle. Known for his tongue-in-cheek humour, Damle will grill the personalities in his unique witty style. This is a talk show that brings together famous personalities at their candid best.