Hum TV HD 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).[1]
 Hum TV logo since January 2013 | |
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Asia Middle East Americas Europe |
| 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 Europe Hum Pashto |
| History | |
| Launched | 17 January 2005 |
| Former names | Eye TV (2005–2011) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| HUM TV Live | Watch Live |
| Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
Hum Network Limited was known as Eye Television Network Limited prior to 21 January 2011.[2] Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony.[3] As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and shift to HD in Pakistan.[4]
Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and streaming platforms, as well as on television.[2]
History edit
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.[5][6][7] Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age".[8]
SD Closure edit
At the 1st Hum Awards ceremony it was awarded the Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award.[9] 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 edit
Hum TV's programming has been known for famous shows like:
Production House edit
MD Productions edit
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.[2]
Moomal Entertainment edit
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.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "HUM NETWORK LTD (HUMNL:Karachi): Company Description". MarketScreener.com business website. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Tirmizi, Farooq (14 August 2019). "How Hum Networks rose to become one of the biggest names in Pakistani entertainment". Pakistan Today (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2013: Another awards night for TV buffs". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 18 February 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "HUM TV Live- Watch Dramas Online". HUM TV - Watch Dramas Online. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Popular Pakistani television drama Humsafar reaches Toronto fans via web". The Toronto Star (newspaper). 16 February 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Odho, Atiqa (24 February 2012). "Humsafar-Muhabbaton ka Safar the most successful drama in recent times". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Tejani, Quratulain (14 December 2011). "Humsafar: Here's what the noise is about". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Zakariya, Sbahat (29 November 2015). "Drama Serials:Golden Age?". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Hum TV awards celebrate showbiz achievements". Dawn (newspaper). 16 March 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (28 March 2020). "10 iconic Pakistani TV dramas you should binge-watch this weekend". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 25 April 2021.
