Star Kiran is an Indian

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channel owned by

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, a joint venture between

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and

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. the channel was launched on 6 June 2022. It primarily broadcasts family dramas,

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and films. Star Kiran HD is the first Odia High-definition (HD) television channel. The HD feed of the channel closed on March 15, 2025.

Etymology

The word Kiran (କିରଣ) means ray of light in Odia language. The slogan of Star Kiran is ''Eithu Arambha, Eithi Sambhaba'', which means "Starts from here, Possible here" in Odia language.

Functions

The channel has a variety of shows as well as movies. It also made a Raja Festival Special program with

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celebrities known as "Banaste Daakila Gaja". The channel also organised a special event for Independence day 2022 as "Ude Triranga" and Dussehra Show with Star Kiran Serial casts known as "Aama Ghara Dussehra".

References

{{Authority control Odia-language television channels Disney Star Television stations in Bhubaneswar Companies based in Bhubaneswar 2022 establishments in Odisha Television channels and stations established in 2022