Hum TV
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| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Asia
Middle East North America Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu
English |
| Picture format | 4:3 480p (2005–2018)
16:9 1080p, HDTV (2018–present) 2160p, 4KTV (2018–present) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Hum Network Limited |
| Key people | Sultana Siddiqui (President) |
| Sister channels | Hum Masala
Hum Sitaray Hum News Hum MENA Hum Europe Hum Pashto |
| History | |
| Launched | 17 January 2005 |
| Links | |
| Website | hum.tv & YouTube |
| Streaming media | |
| HUM TV Live | Watch Live |
Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL).
Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in Pakistan.
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television.
History
Former logo of Hum TV (2005–2013) The channel's drama series Humsafar, broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".
SD Closure
At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award. Hum TV caters to all genres from entertainment. While HUM caters to urban Pakistan, most dramas on Hum TV at the moment are skewed towards a teen/youth audience, with some other serials being aimed at a more mature urban audience.
Current programs
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Hum TV
Hum TV's programming has been known for shows like: Since May 2022
- Chupke Chupke.
- Ehd-e-Wafa
- Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila
- Dastaan
- Diyar-e-Dil
- Durr-e-Shehwar
- Humsafar
- Ishq-e-Laa
- Ishq Zahe Naseeb
- Mann Mayal
- Inkaar
- Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu
- O Rangreza
- Parizaad
- Pyar Ke Sadqay
- Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
- Sang-e-Mah
- Shehr-e-Zaat
- Suno Chanda
- Udaari
- Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
- Yaqeen Ka Safar
- Yeh Raha Dil
- Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Production House
MD Productions
The network television serials are primarily produced under production company Momina Duraid Productions or MD Productions, owned by Momina Duraid wife of Siddiqui's youngest Son Duraid Qureshi and she is also a senior producer at channel.
Moomal Entertainment
The other Hum TV shows are being produced by Moomal Entertainment owned by Moomal Shunaid, wife of Siddiqui's eldest son Shunaid Siddiqui. Moomal Entertainment was founded in 2014.
See also
- List of Pakistani television series
- List of television channels in Pakistan
- Hum Masala (food and cooking channel)
- Hum Films
- Hum Award
- List of programs broadcast by Hum TV
References
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