Quick answer: Colors TV is a Hindi general entertainment channel launched on 21 July 2008 by Viacom18. Since 14 November 2024 it has been part of JioStar, the joint venture of Reliance Industries and Disney. Its line-up in October 2026 includes Bigg Boss 20, Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki, Mahadev & Sons and Dr. Aarambhi. Because schedules change often, check the channel’s own listings for the latest timings.
About Colors TV
Colors TV was launched on 21 July 2008 by Viacom18, the media company that also ran MTV India and other channels. Its programming is a mix of family dramas, fantasy and mythological serials, romantic dramas, comedy and big reality shows such as Bigg Boss and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.
An earlier version of this article described Colors as a Viacom18 channel. That was correct when it was written in 2016. On 14 November 2024, Viacom18 merged its media assets with Disney Star to form JioStar. Reliance Industries holds about 63% of JioStar and Disney about 37%. Colors TV is one of the channels JioStar now runs, alongside regional Colors channels such as Colors Marathi, Colors Bangla and Colors Kannada and the international channel Colors Rishtey.
Colors TV shows on air in October 2026
These shows were listed as current Colors programming in October 2026, with the date each one premiered:
| Show | Premiered |
|---|---|
| Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki | 6 January 2025 |
| Tu Juliet Jatt Di | 17 November 2025 |
| Seher – Hone Ko Hai | 2 December 2025 |
| Mahadev & Sons | 5 January 2026 |
| Dr. Aarambhi | 27 January 2026 |
| Bareilly Ke Bacchan | 8 June 2026 |
| 108: Base Hospital Uri | 15 August 2026 |
| Bigg Boss 20 | 6 September 2026 |
| Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar | 28 September 2026 |
| Dhammal with Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check 2 | 10 October 2026 |
The original version of this page promised time slots for each show. We have not listed timings, because Colors moves slots often, especially when a big reality show starts. For the latest schedule, check the Colors channel listings on your DTH or cable provider’s guide, or JioStar’s streaming service, JioHotstar.
For the history of the channel’s biggest reality show, see our list of Bigg Boss winners and our guide to Bigg Boss hosts across all seasons.
Colors TV shows on air in late 2016
When this article was first written in 2016, these were the shows it listed as currently running on Colors. All of them have since ended. The years each show ran are given in brackets where we could confirm them.
- Bigg Boss 10 (2016 to 2017)
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015 to 2017)
- Devanshi (2016 to 2017)
- Ek Shringaar – Swabhimaan (2016 to 2017)
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016)
- Karmaphal Daata Shani (2016 to 2018)
- Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki (2016 to 2018)
- Naagin 2 (second season of Naagin, 2016 to 2017)
- Sasural Simar Ka (2011 to 2018)
- Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016 to 2021)
- Thapki Pyar Ki (2015 to 2017)
- Udaan (2014 to 2019)
Popular Colors TV shows from earlier years
The original article also listed some of the channel’s best-known shows up to 2016. Here they are with the years they ran:
| Show | Years on Colors |
|---|---|
| Balika Vadhu | 2008 to 2016 |
| Uttaran | 2008 to 2015 |
| Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka | 2008 to 2009 |
| Mohe Rang De | 2008 to 2009 |
| Dancing Queen | 2008 to 2009 |
| Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | 2008 |
| Bhagyavidhaata | 2009 to 2011 |
| 100% De Dana Dan | 2009 |
| Agnipareeksha Jeevan Ki – Gangaa | 2010 |
| Aise Karo Naa Vidaa | 2010 |
| Anhoniyon Ka Andhera | 2011 |
| Mukti Bandhan | 2011 |
| Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha (seasons 1 and 2) | 2012 to 2013 |
| 24 (seasons 1 and 2) | 2013 to 2016 |
| Beintehaa | 2013 to 2014 |
| Bani – Ishq Da Kalma | 2013 to 2014 |
| Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal | 2013 |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | 2013 to 2016 |
| Mission Sapne | 2014 to 2016 |
| Farah Ki Dawat | 2015 |
| Comedy Nights Live | 2016 |
Long-running reality franchises
- Bigg Boss: the Hindi version has aired on Colors since its second season, and Bigg Boss 20 began on 6 September 2026.
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi: the stunt show has run on Colors from 2008 into 2026.
- India’s Got Talent: aired on Colors from 2009 to 2019.
- Naagin: the supernatural drama franchise ran on Colors from 2015, across several seasons.
An earlier version of this page spelt “Karmaphal Daata Shani” as “Karamafal Daataa Shani” and “100% De Dana Dan” as “100% De Dhana Dhan”. The names above follow the channel’s credited titles.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Colors TV?
Colors TV is run by JioStar, formed on 14 November 2024 when Viacom18 merged its media business with Disney Star. Reliance Industries owns about 63% of JioStar and Disney about 37%. Before the merger, Colors was a Viacom18 channel.
When did Colors TV launch?
Colors TV launched on 21 July 2008.
Is Bigg Boss on Colors TV?
Yes. Bigg Boss 20 premiered on Colors on 6 September 2026.
Where can I find the Colors TV schedule?
Time slots change often, so check the electronic programme guide on your DTH or cable service, or the show listings on JioHotstar, for the current day’s timings.
Which were the longest-running Colors serials?
Among the shows in this list, Balika Vadhu (2008 to 2016), Sasural Simar Ka (2011 to 2018) and Uttaran (2008 to 2015) ran for many years, and Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki ran from 2016 to 2021.
Details checked in October 2026 against Colors TV’s and JioStar’s records as summarised on Wikipedia, including its list of programmes broadcast by Colors TV. Show line-ups change often, so check the channel’s own listings before you tune in.
