Colors Infinity is an Indian

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channel owned by

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, a joint venture between

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. Launched on July 31, 2015, it primarily broadcasts English-language entertainment programming, including American and British television series, reality shows, and lifestyle programming. The channel is aimed at the urban, English-speaking audience in India.

History

Colors Infinity was launched as part of Viacom18's expansion into the English-language entertainment space in India. It was positioned to compete with other established channels in the genre, such as Star World and Zee Café. The channel was co-curated at launch by prominent Indian film personalities

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, who were involved in selecting the initial programming lineup.

Original programming

Along with airing syndicated TV series, it also started producing its own original series. Till date it has produced four original series. * ''The Stage'' is an English language singing show that premiered on 10 October 2015. Season 1 was hosted by

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and was judged by

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, Monica Dogra, Ehsaan Noorani, and Devraj Sanyal. * '' Born Stylish'' was a celebrity talk show dedicated to fashion and style, and premiered on Saturday, 28 November 2015. They also produced a one-episode special show called ''Journeys of a Lifetime''. * ''Vogue BFFs'' is a new-format talk show, where a Bollywood celeb is joined by his/her lesser known BFF (Best Friend Forever), was premiered on Saturday, 24 September 2016 at 9 PM on Colors Infinity, hosted by Kamal Sidhu. * '' Top Model India'' is the English language modeling show that premiered on 4 February 2018, hosted by Lisa Haydon. * ''Motu Patlu Seedhi Baat'', was TV movie premiered on Sunday 16 March 2025 at 12 PM & 8 PM on Colors Infinity

References

{{reflist Television stations in Mumbai Indian English-language television shows Television channels and stations established in 2015 English-language television stations in India Television stations in New Delhi Viacom 18 2015 establishments in Maharashtra