Mehndi TV
| Mehndi TV | |
|---|---|
|
Mehndi TV logo | |
| Launched | November 28, 2011 |
| Owned by | FDR Media Group |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Sister channel(s) | Bollywood Times |
| Website | Mehndi TV |
Availability | |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 786 (HD) |
| Optik TV | Channel 2345 (HD) |
Mehndi TV is an Indian, Hindi language specialty channel owned by FDR Media Group.
Mehndi TV broadcasts programming aimed at women, including such programs as cooking shows, health and wellness programs, reality series, exercise shows, and Bollywood films. Programs are primarily sourced from India, in addition to Canadian content.
History
In May 2010, FDR Media Group Inc. was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called Mehndi HD TV, described as "a national, niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming service that will feature topics of interest to Canadian women of South Asian heritage."[1]
The channel launched on November 28, 2011 on Bell Fibe TV and Rogers Cable as Mehndi TV in both standard definition and high definition.[2]
References
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-270 CRTC 2010-05-13
- ↑ Bollywood Times and Mehndi TV Now Available on Rogers and Bell Fibe Knightscove press release 2011-11-29