Zee Classic is the channel from the zee package of channels showing all black and white classic old movies from Bollywood. The channel is also planning to show movies before the time when sound technique was introduced in movies. One of its associate channels zee cinema already dedicated to show all types of movies. Zee classic became the first channel in India, airing classic movies.
Sometimes it also features award winning and masterpieces from Bollywood. According to industry sources estimation Zee Classic shares a margin of Rs 1 crore and Rs 3 crore for an average movie as the channel gets a tough competition from a similar outlet called Star Gold.
Zee Classic is the television channel from the zee package and in presentation is very much like zee cinema which was launched in the year 1995. Zee cinema was the first Hindi movie channel of India. At present Zee Classic showcases old black and white classic movies. With the passage of time this channel will also be showing old movies post Bollywood era.
The Zee Classic is from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises previously called as Zee Telefilms Limited (ZTL). The Zee Telefilms Limited was found in October 1992 as a content supplier for Zee TV - India`s first Hindi satellite channel. Apart from broadcasting Zee Classic several other channels to be broadcast by Zee Entertainment Enterprises include Zee Premiere - Hindi New Movie Channel, Zee Action - Hindi Action Movie Channel, Zee Studio - English Movie Channel, Zee Arabiya - Arabiya Music Channel, Zee Jagran - Hindi Religius Channel, Zee Smile - Hindi Comedy Channel and Zee Café - English General Entertainment Channel.
Other channels that are broadcast by the zee channel package includes Zee Premiere - Hindi New Movie Channel, Zee Action - Hindi Action Movie Channel, Zee Studio - English Movie Channel, Zee Arabiya - Arabiya Music Channel, Zee Jagran - Hindi Religius Channel, Zee Smile - Hindi Comedy Channel and Zee Café - English General Entertainment Channel.