Initially, Khushboo TV will be available on cable and satellite connections. However, it may be extended to DTH platforms later. The free-to-air channel has been on test run for a few days now and will have an official launch on August 1. The channel is available on IntelSat 10.
Khushboo TV will telecast music, mostly from the pre-2000 era targeting the non-metro audiences. However, there will be dedicated hours for new-age music. The channel claims to have acquired a library of about 2,000 albums for the time being. Though it refused to comment on the acquisition costs, market experts estimate the figure to be close to Rs 2 crore.
Chopra adds that negotiations are on with several DTH players and the deals may be finalised by August 1. In that case, the channel will be simultaneously launched on cable and DTH platforms.
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