For the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel around the world. For the original Disney Channel, see Disney Channel. Disney Channel India is an Indian television channel specializing in television programming for children through original series and movies as well as third party programming. It aired in India in 2004 and is marketed to children and families entertainment. The channel is available on basic cable and satellite television, and is a division of Disney India. The network is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.^[1]

History and Availability

Disney Channel began broadcasting in India in 2004^[2]. The channel is very popular to children between 5?17 years of age^[1]. The network is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra and is available on local cable. It is also available on Tata Sky on channel 605, Dish TV on channel 523, BigTV on channel 603, and Airtel Digital TV on channel 360. On digital cable services, it is available on channel 407 and on Hathway cable on channel 410.

Currently Disney Channel India has two subsidiary stations Disney XD India and Hungama TV.

In February 2010, Fiama Di Wills (personal care brand owned by ITC) collaborated with Disney India to create a limited-edition pack called "Fiama Di Wills Shine in Style like Hannah Montana" containing a sampling of Fiama Di Wills products with an amazing set of Hannah Montana branded hair and fashion accessories. Fiama Di Wills Shine in Style like Hannah Montana Disney created an exclusive microsite for this activity which allows kids to enter an access code (from the pack) to unlock a series of online games, puzzles and quizzes - prizes include exclusive Hannah Montana merchandise as well as a chance to get a Hannah Montana style Popstar Makeover on Disney TV.

Programming

Current Programming^[3]

Live-Action

• Hannah Montana
• Sonny With A Chance
• The Suite Life on Deck
• Phineas and Ferb
• Wizards of Waverly Place
• That's So Raven
• Son Pari
• The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
• Karishma Kaa Karishma
• Kya Mast Hai Life
• JONAS
• Vicky & Vetaal
• Backyard Science

Animated

• Aladdin
• American Dragon: Jake Long
• Handy Manny
• House of Mouse
• Jojo's Circus
• Little Einsteins
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• My Friends Tigger and Pooh
• Phineas and Ferb
• Recess
• Timon and Pumbaa
• Madeline
• Karadi Tales

Upcoming Shows

Shows that will premiere in 2010 include:

• Good Luck Charlie
• Fish Hooks

Summer 2010

• new Hannah Montana season 3 (Monday, April 12)
• new Wizards of Waverly Placeseason 2 (Monday, April 12)
• premiere The Suite Life on Deck season 2 (May)
• premiere Phineas & Ferb season 3 (May)
• premiere Sonny With A Chance season 2 (Friday, May 27)

Local Shows

Former Programs

• Akkad Bakkad Bambey Bo
• Bear in the Big Blue House
• The Book of Pooh
• Boy Meets World
• Brandy and Mr.Whiskers
• The Buzz on Maggie
• Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
• Clifford
• Cory in the House
• Donald Duck Presents
• Ducktales
• Fillmore!
• Goof Troop
• Good Morning, Mickey!
• Hanuman
• Hercules
• Higglytown Heroes'
• The Legend Of Tarzan
• Life With Derek
• The Little Mermaid
• Mickey Mouse Club
• Mickey Mouse and Friends
• Mortified
• Naturally, Sadie
• The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• PB&J Otter
• The Proud Family
• Vicky & Vetaal
• Phil Of The Future
• Pocoyo
• Quack Pack
• Road to High School Musical 2
• Rolie Polie Olie
• Shararat
• So Weird
• Stanley
• Studio Disney
• TaleSpin
• Timon and Pumbaa
• Welcome to Pooh Corner
• 101 Dalmatians: The Series

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Programming Blocks

Disney Channel Happy Hour

This block was started in late 2009. Disney channel happy hour includes two most popular Disney channel original series The Elephant Princess and Wizards of Waverly place respectively.In 2010, they show Phineas and Ferb and Art Attack.

Comedy Challenge

This block shows the funniest episodes of Hannah Montana,That's So Raven,JONAS,Wizards of Waverly Place,Vicky & Vetaal and Kya Mast Hai Life.It starts from 4pm to 7pm.

Phineas and Ferb-ruary

This block is the Disney channel block which will start on February 1.This block will show new episodes of the DC original series Phineas and Ferb.New episodes will air at 6:00 p.m. replacing JONAS By Shivam Trivedi

Movies

Disney Channel India airs movies at 11am IST and 7pm IST on weekends. Most of the movies are Rated-G. ^[4]

Current Movies

• Treasure Planet
• Halloweentown
• Smart House
• Right on Track
• Halloweentown High
• Twitches
• High School Musical
• Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
• Return to Halloweentown
• Jump In!
• High School Musical 2
• Twitches Too
• Aladdin
• Camp Rock
• The Cheetah Girls
• The Cheetah Girls 2
• The Cheetah Girls One World
• Cow Belles
• The Incredibles
• Toy Story
• Pocahontas
• Recess: School's Out
• Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert
• Prince and the Pauper
• Minutemen
• The Return of Jafar
• George of the Jungle 2
• Tarzan
• Tarzan and Jane
• Finding Nemo
• Dadnapped
• Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie by AKM
• Robin Hood (1973 film)
• High School Musical 3
• Princess Protection Program

New Movies

• Up
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (film)
• Camp Rock 2
• The Last Song (August 20th 2010 in Theaters)
• Toy Story and Toy Story 2(3D Double Feature) (January 15th 2010 in Theaters)
• The Princess and the Frog (February 12th 2010 in Theaters)
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film) (May 20th 2010 in Theaters)
• Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) (3D/IMAX 3D) (April 20th 2010 in Theaters)
• Toy Story 3 (in 3D) (June 25th in Theaters)

Schedule

This is the schedule for November 2009.

See also

• Buena Vista International India
• Toon Disney India
• Disney XD (India)

References

External links

• Disney India

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