Balaji Telefilms

Balaji Telefilms

Type	Public
Traded as	BSE: 532382, NSE: BALAJITELE, BSE SENSEX Constituent CNX Nifty Constituent
Industry	Entertainment
Genre	Entertainment
Founded	1994
Founder	Jeetendra
Headquarters	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Area served	India
Key people	Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Sameer Nair
Products	Television programs, Motion pictures
Revenue	₹4.2544 billion (US$63 million) (2014)
Operating income	₹4.0746 billion (US$61 million) (2014)
Net income	₹0.10 billion (US$1.5 million) (2014)
Divisions	3
Subsidiaries	Balaji Motion Pictures ALT Entertainment BOLT Media Limited
Slogan	India's Entertainment Powerhouse
Website	www.balajitelefilms.com

Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company owned by actor Jeetendra, which produces Indian soap operas, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji had a partnership with White Leaf Productions from 1997 to 2006.

Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. Its work includes Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,^{[1][2][3][4][5]} Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kahin to Hogaa, Kkusum, Kutumb, Kasamh Se, Tere Liye, Pavitra Rishta, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kumkum Bhagya, and the recent successful serial Ye Hai Mohabbatein.^[6][7][8][9]

History

The company registered as 'Balaji Telefilms Private Limited' on 10 November 1994, at Mumbai with the objective of making television software including serials and other entertainment content by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. Balaji has specialised in formatted programming that can be adapted for languages around the nation as well as abroad. One notable success has been Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi known as the master of all Indian soap operas and also for setting a Golden period on Indian television. Other examples include Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kahin to Hogaa, Kkusum, Kutumb, Kasamh Se, Pavitra Rishta, Parichay, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (dubbed and produced in languages across India), Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kya Hua Tera Vaada, and Jodha Akbar. In recent years the company has been expanding its reality shows output with shows such as titles such as Box Cricket League on Sony TV.

Balaji was incorporated as a public limited company on 29 February 2000, and its name was changed to 'Balaji Telefilms Ltd' on 19 April 2000.^[10] The company made public issue of 28,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each at a premium of ₹120 aggregating ₹36.40 crore. The issue includes a Book Built Portion of 25,20,000 equity shares and a Fixed Price Portion of 2,80,000 equity shares.^[10] In the same year, 'Nine Network Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd', a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Broadcasting India Pvt. Ltd., merged with Balaji Telefilms Ltd.^[10] During 2000-04 the stock market capitalisation grew sixteenfold to ₹571 crore when 'Star India' acquired 21% stake in the business.

In 2007, the company incorporated wholly owned subsidiary Balaji Motion Pictures which creates Bollywood movies. In 2010, the company incorporated ALT Entertainment Limited a banner to produce and concentrate on niche and youth subjects in films and television.

In 2012, the company incorporated BOLT Media Limited yet another a wholly owned subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms which has produced the shows Love By Chance, Yeh Jawani Ta Ra Ri Ri and Dharmakshetra and has created and produced advertisements.

In November 2014, its wholly owned subsidiary Balaji Motion Pictures had tied up a deal with B4U, a Bollywood film production company to co-produce Bollywood films.

In 2014, the company and Ekta Kapoor were subject to protests in Jaipur led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS), a Hindutva group. These occurred because of perceived communal slights in the Jodha Akbar television series.^[11][12]

Current productions

TV Series	Original Run	Network
Ye Hai Mohabbatein	December 3, 2013 – Present	Star Plus
Kumkum Bhagya	April 15, 2014 – Present	Zee TV
Kalash – Ek Vishwaas	March 23, 2015 – Present	Life OK
Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum	October 26, 2015 – Present	&TV
Kasam – Tere Pyaar Ki	March 7, 2016 – Present	Colors TV
Box Cricket League (season 2)	March 5, 2016 – Present	Colors TV
Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se	Coming Soon	Colors TV

Past productions

Hindi language

• 1995 – Mano Ya Na Mano
• 1995 – Hum Paanch (Season 1)
• 1995 – Padosan
• 1995 – Kuch Khona Hai Kuch Paana Hai
• 1995 – Kehna Hai Kuch Mujhko
• 1995 – Captain House
• 1999 – Bandhan
• 1999 – Karma Maya Nagari
• 1999 – Kanyadaan
• 2000 – Kashti
• 2000 – Koshish... Ek Aasha
• 2000 – Kaaun
• 2000 – Itihaas
• 2000-2002 – Ghar Ek Mandir
• 2000-2008 – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
• 2000 – Kasamm
• 2000 – Kundali
• 2000-2008 – Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki
• 2000 – Kavita
• 2000 – Kalash
• 2001 – Karam
• 2001 – Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii
• 2001 – Kitne Kool Hai Hum
• 2001 – Kaliren
• 2001-2004 – Kaahin Kissii Roz
• 2001 – Kkusum
• 2001 – Kohi Apna Sa
• 2001-2002 – Kutumb (Season 1)
• 2001-2008 – Kasautii Zindagii Kay
• 2002 – Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat
• 2002 – Kuchh Jhuki Palkain
• 2002 – Hum Paanch (Season 2)
• 2002 – Kammal
• 2002 – Kahi To Milenge
• 2003 – Kahaani Terri Merri
• 2003-2007 – Kahiin to Hoga
• 2003 – Kkoi Dil Mein Hai
• 2004 – Kesar
• 2004 – Kalki
• 2004 – Karma
• 2004 – Kyaa Kahein
• 2004 – Kosmic Chat
• 2004 – Kaarthika
• 2004 – K. Street Pali Hill
• 2004 – Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi
• 2005 – Kkavyanjali
• 2005-2006 – Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai
• 2005 – King – Aasman Ka Ek Raja
• 2006 – Kayaamat
• 2006-2009 – Kasamh Se
• 2006 – Kandy Floss
• 2006 – Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa
• 2006 – Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan
• 2006 – Karam Apnaa Apnaa
• 2007 – Kayamath
• 2007 – Kasturi
• 2007 – Khwaish
• 2007 – Kuchh Is Tara
• 2007 – Kya Dill Mein Hai
• 2008 – Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
• 2008 – Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket
• 2008 – Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
• 2008 – Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar
• 2008 – Kartika
• 2008 – Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
• 2009 – Kitani Mohabbat Hai (Season 1)
• 2009 – Bandini
• 2009 – Koi Aane Ko Hai
• 2009 –2014 Pavitra Rishta
• 2009 – Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai
• 2009 – Pyaar Ka Bandhan
• 2009 – Bairi Piya
• 2010 – Sarvggun Sampanna
• 2010 – Keshav Pandit
• 2010 – Tere Liye
• 2010 – Kitani Mohabbat Hai (Season 2)
• 2010 – Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
• 2011-2014 – Bade Acche Lagte Hain
• 2011-2013 – Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka
• 2012-2013 – Kya Huaa Tera Vaada
• 2012 – Gumrah: End of Innocence
• 2012 – V The Serial
• 2013 – Savdhaan India
• 2013 – Ek Thi Nayika
• 2013 – Gumrah (Season 2)
• 2013 – MTV Webbed (Season 1)
• 2013 – Jodha Akbar
• 2013 – Confessions of an Indian Teenager
• 2013 – Gumrah (Season 3)
• 2014 – Jhand – Hogi Sabki
• 2014 – Ek Villian Ek Dastaan
• 2014 – MTV Webbed (Season 2)
• 2014 – Gumrah (Season 4)
• 2014 – Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai
• 2014 – Box Cricket League (season 1)
• 2014-2015 – Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye
• 2014-2015 – Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar
• 2014-2016 – Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi
• 2015 – Nach Baliye 7
• 2015-2016 – Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan
• 2015-2016 – Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do
• 2016 - Twist Wala Love
• 2016 - Gumrah (Season 5)
• 2016 - Box Cricket League (season 2)
• 2015-16 | Naagin

References

1. "rediff.com: 'Kyunki deserved a glorious ending'".
2. "- News18". News18.
3. "- News18". News18.
4. "What K-serials really convey". The Times of India.
5. "Saas, bahu and 'The End'". The Times of India.
6. "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain to end on July 10". The Times of India.
7. "Jai Kalra: Bade Achche Lagte Hain Set New Benchmark for Indian TV Industry". NDTVMovies.com.
8. "Interview with Saakshi Tanwar on TV soap 'Bade Achche lagte hain' : Glossary - India Today 13062011".
9. Big B loves Ekta Kapoor's superhit soap opera Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
10. "The Economic Times".
11. "Rajput Karni Sena Shout Slogans at Ekta Kapoor During Jaipur Lit Fest". The New Indian Express. IANS. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
12. Singh, Mahim Pratap (27 February 2014). "Journalists demand arrest of Karni Sena president". The Hindu. Retrieved 2015-04-15.

External links

• Official Website