MUMBAI: Zee Europe is in celebration mode this month as it is reaching two major milestones on the same day. On 9 March, Zee TV completes 20 years in Europe. Moreover, it is the completion of one year of its unique live show Zee Companion.

After its launch in India in 1992, Zee TV came to the UK in March 1995 to meet the entertainment demands of the South Asian community. Today, 20 years on, it continues to serve the South Asian diaspora with its multi-genre programmes ranging from dramas, history, reality, films, news, cookery and exclusive local programming that educate, inspire, and entertain audiences in the UK and Europe.

With more than 730 million viewers in over 170 countries worldwide, Zee TV has created strong brand equity and is the largest media franchise serving the South Asian Diaspora.

Zee Europe CEO Neeraj Dhingra said, “Zee TV has been a pioneer in bringing great Asian entertainment to the UK and fostering the cultural ties with India. Our objective has been to produce innovative, engaging and creative programming for our viewers and deliver exceptional value. We are constantly striving to reach wider audiences with a desire to entertain through Indian and local content and build a sense of ownership, pride and passion amongst our employees. And this connect with our viewers and employees is what has created a Zee Family.”

There have been numerous milestones for Zee TV in Europe and here are some of its key achievements that takes one down memory lane: