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ZEE TV, a leading South Asian entertainment network announced the debut of ZEE Telugu on DISH, the leader in international programming among major pay-TV providers in the U.S.

"We are pleased to add a premiere South Asian channel like ZEE Telugu for our customers interested in Telugu-language programming." said Chris Kuelling, DISH’s vice president of International Programming. "DISH is a leader in delivering TV channels from across India to those in the U.S. seeking news, sports and entertainment from their home country. The addition of these channels shows our continued commitment to serve the South Asian community."

"There are more than 15 million patrons to ZEE Telugu across the globe," said Suresh Bala, CEO of Asia TV USA Ltd. "DISH dominates the South Asian market in the U.S., and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Telugu content to an even wider audience."

With content ranging from gripping dramas and timely news bulletins to engaging reality shows and chart-topping music, ZEE Telugu offers a variety of Telugu-language programming including Radha Kalyanam, Punarvivaham, Mahadevi and Pournami.

-MM