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Zee TV extends its early primetime fiction to Saturdays
MUMBAI: Zee TV, India’s pioneer satellite broadcaster, has cultivated a strong relationship with the middle class over the last 25 years, presenting path-breaking content that mirrors their core sensibilities. The channel has been on a consistent growth trend, having launched new shows in recent times that have only strengthened its primetime line up. To consolidate its position further, the channel is now extending its early primetime programming to Saturdays. Starting December 15th, viewers will be able to watch four of their favourite Zee TV shows including Yeh Teri Galiyaan – 7:00 PM, Manmohini – 7:30 PM, Guddan… Tumse Na Ho Paega – 8:00 PM and Tujhse Hai Raabta – 8:30 PM six days a week (Monday – Saturday) and follow it up by tuning into Fear Files and Spotlight.
In the upcoming episodes of Yeh Teri Galliyan, Shantanu professes his love to Asmita in a drunken stupor but she decides not to pursue it until she proves her innocence. During a family picnic, bhua’s plans to bring them closer because of which Shantanu and Asmita get stuck overnight in a jungle. Romance buds between the two but Asmita accuses Shantanu for taking her for granted and they end up in a heated argument. The next morning, when they return home, the relatives defame them but Shantanu takes the blame which enrages Ridoy. Will this cause a rift between both brothers?
This week in Manmohini, we will see Mohini trying to gain control over Ram's senses through her magical powers. But despite multiple attempts, she fails to overpower him. Moreover, her attempts to put Sindoor on Karvachauth as Ram’s wife go in vein as Siya come just in time and becomes Ram’s shield, preventing this from happening. Hell bent on attaining Ram through any means possible, what will Mohini do next? Will Siya be able to outsmart her?
Its festive time on Guddan…tumse na ho payega with Christmas around the corner. There is a lot of warmth and love but is this is the calm before the storm as drama brews under the surface. A turn in events will put Guddan in a though spot where she will have to choose between her own family and her Sasural. Constantly plotting against Guddan, the bahu’s decide to make her father dress up as a clown and insult him. Upset by this, Guddan blames Akshat for her father’s insult but tackles the situation in a quirky way. What will Guddan do to take a stance and fight back to prove herself?
Tujhse Hai Raabta will see some entertaining drama in the upcoming week as the Mother-Daughter duo end up applying to the same collage oblivious of each other’s plans. When they come face to face on the application day they are absolutely stunned. Anupriya new to the entire set up gets sucked into ragging from where Kalyani smartly rescues her. On the entrance exam day, Bhua plans to frame Kalyani by slipping cheating chits in her bag which are later caught by the invigilator putting her in extreme trouble. Anupriya and Malhar immediately rush to her rescue. Will they make it there in time?
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Sebi sends show-cause notice to Zee over fund diversion, company responds
Regulator questions 2018 letter of comfort and governance lapses; company vows robust legal response
MUMBAI: India’s markets watchdog has reignited its long-running scrutiny of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, issuing a sweeping show-cause notice that drags the broadcaster and 84 others into a widening governance storm.
The notice, dated February 12, has been served by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to Zee, chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and managing director and chief executive Punit Goenka, among others. At its heart: allegations that company funds were indirectly routed to settle liabilities of entities linked to the Essel Group.
The regulator’s probe traces its roots to November 2019, when two independent directors resigned from Zee’s board, flagging concerns over the alleged appropriation of fixed deposits by Yes Bank. The deposits were reportedly adjusted against loans extended to Essel Group entities, triggering questions about related-party dealings and board oversight.
A key flashpoint is a letter of comfort dated September 4, 2018, issued by Subhash Chandra in his dual capacity as chairman of Zee and the Essel Group. The document, linked to credit facilities availed by certain group companies from Yes Bank, was allegedly known only to select members of management and not disclosed to the full board—an omission SEBI believes raises red flags over transparency and governance controls.
Zee has pushed back hard. In a statement, the company said it “strongly refutes” the allegations against it and its board members and will file a detailed response. It expressed confidence that SEBI would conduct a fair review and signalled readiness to pursue all legal remedies to protect shareholder interests.
The notice marks the latest twist in a saga that has shadowed the broadcaster since 2019. What began as boardroom unease has morphed into a full-blown regulatory confrontation. The final reckoning now rests with SEBI—but the reputational stakes for Zee, and the message for India Inc on governance discipline, could scarcely be higher.
