In today’s times when everyone is caught up in their hectic schedules spending time with loved ones takes a backseat. In India, television viewing time is considered as ‘family time’ as everyone comes together to watch their favorite shows. Giving a boost to family time, Star Bharat presents its viewers ek aur din of entertainment. The channel is extending its fiction programming to 6 days a week- Monday to Saturday, beginning December 9, 2017. The audiences will now be able to enjoy their favorite shows like Kaal Bhairav Rahasya, Jiji maa, Kya Haal Mr.Paanchal, Nimki Mukhiya, Saam Daam Dand Bhed and Ayushaman Bhav on Saturdays too.

Star Bharat’s Spokesperson said –"Our entertaining fiction shows aimed at family viewing have been warmly received. In just a short span of time - many of our shows and characters have become talking points. To further strengthen our bond with our viewers and ensure they get more family time; we have decided to extend our weekday fiction programming to 6 days a week.”

Star Bharat started its journey on August 28, 2017 with the promise to showcase inspirational stories about strong and fearless characters who are rooted and rise for the collective good.

About Star India:

Star India has defined the Indian media landscape since 1991 and today is one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, reaching approximately 700+ million viewers a month across India and more than 100 other countries. Star generates 30,000+ hours of content every year and broadcasts 60+ channels in 8 different languages, reaching 9 out of 10 C&S TV homes in India.

The network’s entertainment channel portfolio includes Star Gold, Channel V, Star World, Star World Premiere HD, Star Movies, Star Movies Select HD, Star Utsav, Star Utsav Movies, Star Bharat, Movies OK and Star Plus, India's No. 1 Hindi General Entertainment Channel. It has a leading presence in regional broadcasting as well, through a bouquet of channels which include Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Star Pravah, Maa channels and affiliate channels Asianet, Asianet Plus, Asianet Movies, Suvarna, Suvarna Plus and Vijay. It is also present in the Indian movie production and distribution space through Fox Star Studios, an affiliate joint venture company.

Star India is making quantum leaps in transforming sports in the country by leveraging the group's strengths in superior content and audience engagement. Star's sports business has grown rapidly to 12 channel properties (Star Sports 1, 2, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Hindi 1; Star Sports HD1, HD2, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports Select 2 HD, Star Sports Hindi 1 HD; India’s first

Tamil Sports channel Star Sports Tamil 1 and India’s first private FTA sports channel Star Sports First), making it the leading sports network in the country.

Star is set to drive the agenda on digital content consumption in the country with Hotstar, Star’s revolutionary digital platform that brings your favourite TV shows, movies and sports in one destination.

Star India is a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.