Hum TV
Pakistani Television channel
Hum TV logo since January 2013
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Country | Pakistan |
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Broadcast area |
Asia
Middle East Canada |
Headquarters | Karachi , Sindh , Pakistan |
Programming | |
Language(s) |
Urdu
English |
Picture format |
4:3
480p
(2005–2018)
16:9 1080p , HDTV (2018–present) 2160p , 4KTV (2018–present) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Hum Network Limited |
Key people | Sultana Siddiqui (President) |
Sister channels |
Style 360
Hum Masala Hum Sitaray Hum News Hum Europe Hum Pashto |
History | |
Launched | 17 January 2005 ; 18 years ago ( 2005-01-17 ) |
Links | |
Website |
www
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Availability | |
Streaming media | |
HUM TV Live | Watch Live |
Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
Hum TV HD is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi , Pakistan . It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi . It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). [1]
Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011. [2] Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. [3] As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in Pakistan . [4]
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan,India, Bangladesh and streaming platforms, as well as on television. [2]
History
The channel's drama series Humsafar , broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. [5] [6] [7] Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age". [8]
SD Closure
At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award . [9] Hum TV caters to all genres from entertainment. While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.
Current programs
Hum TV's programming has been known for shows like:
- Hum Tum
- Suno Chanda
- Chupke Chupke . [10]
- Ehd-e-Wafa
- Meer Abru
- Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila
- Dastaan [10]
- Diyar-e-Dil
- " Dil e Muztar
- " Badshah Begum
- Durr-e-Shehwar
- Humsafar [10] [7]
- Ishq-e-Laa
- Ishq Zahe Naseeb
- Mann Mayal
- Inkaar
- Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu
- O Rangreza
- Parizaad ’’
- Pyar Ke Sadqay
- Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
- Sang-e-Mah
- Shehr-e-Zaat
- Udaari [10]
- Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
- Yaqeen Ka Safar
- Ye Raha Dil
- Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Production House
MD Productions
The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions or MD Productions , owned by Momina Duraid wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son Duraid Qureshi and she is also a senior producer at channel. [2]
Moomal Entertainment
The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui. Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014. [2]
Hum Network channels
- Hum TV (Entertainment Channel) HD
- Hum News HD
- HUM Sitaray (Entertainment Channel)
- HUM Masala (Food and Cooking Channel)
- HUM World
- Hum UK
- Hum USA
- Hum Middle East
- Hum Style 360 (Fashion Channel)
- Hum Pashto
- Hum Arabia HD (Arabic Dubbing)
Defunct
- Style 360
- Hum2
- OYE TV
Hum Upcoming channels
- Hum Movies HD (English Language)
- Hum Music HD
- Hum Sports HD
- Hum Sindhi HD
- Hum Punjabi HD
- Hum Balochi HD
- Hum Arabia HD (Only on YouTube)
- Hum Pictures HD (Urdu Dubbing)
See also
References
- ↑ "HUM NETWORK LTD (HUMNL:Karachi): Company Description" . MarketScreener.com business website . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- 1 2 3 4 Tirmizi, Farooq (14 August 2019). "How Hum Networks rose to become one of the biggest names in Pakistani entertainment" . Pakistan Today (newspaper) . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ "Hum Awards 2013: Another awards night for TV buffs" . The Express Tribune (newspaper) . 18 February 2013 . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ "HUM TV Live- Watch Dramas Online" . HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online . 25 March 2017 . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ "Popular Pakistani television drama Humsafar reaches Toronto fans via web" . The Toronto Star (newspaper) . 16 February 2012 . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ Odho, Atiqa (24 February 2012). " Humsafar-Muhabbaton ka Safar the most successful drama in recent times" . The Express Tribune (newspaper) . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- 1 2 Tejani, Quratulain (14 December 2011). "Humsafar: Here's what the noise is about" . The Express Tribune (newspaper) . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ Zakariya, Sbahat (29 November 2015). "Drama Serials:Golden Age?" . Dawn (newspaper) . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- ↑ "Hum TV awards celebrate showbiz achievements" . Dawn (newspaper) . 16 March 2013 . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
- 1 2 3 4 Haider, Sadaf (28 March 2020). "10 iconic Pakistani TV dramas you should binge-watch this weekend" . Dawn (newspaper) . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
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