Founded by well-known Indian celebrity Amitabh Bachchan as Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN).
Moved to DirecTV from C-Band’ channel, with a subscriber base of approximately 16,000.
TV Asia ceased broadcasting on DirecTV and exited the Satellite Direct-To-Home (DTH) business.
TV Asia becomes a household name in the US.
TV Asia is acquired by H R Shah, well-known entrepreneur and community leader in the US (Asia Star Broadcasting Inc.)
New television broadcast studios, technical operations, sales, marketing and administration established in Edison, NJ.
TV Asia concluded a deal with International Media Distribution (IMD) for cable distribution across the US.
TV Asia launches on DISH Network (satellite) via DTH platform. All other South Asian channels came later.
TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Digital studios in 40,000 sq. ft.; Digital Playout and transmission facility established.
TV Asia launches on Verizon FiOS and AT&T Uverse.
IPTV, SLING TV & World BBTV
TV Asia penetration in South Asian households in the US continues to increase.
TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian award, by the Indian government.
TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded an honorary doctorate by Indian university.
TV Asia launches in Canada on 5 platforms (Rogers, Rogers Ignite TV, Bell Fibe, Telus & Cogeco)
TV Asia inaugurates modern studio and office in Manhattan, NY
TV Asia celebrates 30th anniversary.
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