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Pen Studios (formerly Popular Entertainment Network) is an Indian film production and distribution company established by Dr. Jayantilal Gada on 31 March 1983. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. In 1992, the business was restructured under the name Popular Entertainment Network, and began to acquire video rights for movies to be distributed over various media such as video cassettes, satellites, terrestrial platforms, etc. The company subsequently forayed into theatrical and distribution rights of movies.

Key Information

In the past few years, Pen Studios has produced films such as Kahaani and Shivaay, with many A-listers, that have been a huge success at the box office. The company, now, is also expanding by focusing on producing good regional content.

Pen India Limited launched a new Television Channel named WOW. WOW's content library is full of various old and new Hindi film musics and movies to latest Gujarati, Hindi dubbed (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada) films, and TV series such as Mahabharat.[1][2][3][4][5]

Initial years

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Dr. Jayantilal Gada started as a small-time entrepreneur with a video library called Popular Video Cassette Co in 1984. Later, he went into trading of video rights and distribution of VHS tapes across India by establishing Asia's biggest video shop, "Popular Video", at Lamington Road, Mumbai.[6]

Brief history

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Restructured and formed Popular Entertainment Network Limited (with brand name 'PEN') in 1992 and started dealing in copyrights of Hindi feature films viz. video, satellite and Doordarshan (DD).[6]

In 1995, PEN created another landmark by telecasting Sholay 20 years after its theatrical release on Doordarshan and creating a record with the highest ever Television viewing ratings (76 TRPs) with about 7.5 crore revenues.[6]

Daughter Bhavita Jayantilal Gada also joined PEN in 2006 and started an animation division with mega projects like Mahabharat.[7]

In 2009, son Dhaval Gada, after completing his course at Whistling Woods International Institute, joined PEN to streamline production activities.[6][8]

Film history

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In 2012, PEN's maiden production Kahaani with Sujoy Ghosh proves successful at the box office.[7]

In 2013, PEN released three projects: Issaq, released all over India in 900 theatres. Singh Saab the Great on 1970 screens in India. Mahabharat 3D animation feature film also released in 300 theatres.[9]

In 2014, PEN completed and finally released Sholay 3D in 780 theatres in India. PEN also co-produces and distributes Nagesh Kukunoor's Art House film Lakshmii on 82 screens, Entertainment in 3,200 screens worldwide. PEN also distributed and released Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami on 490 screens and Ketan Mehta's Rang Rasiya on 890 screens.[9]

PEN has been associated in the past with films such as Sauda (1995), Kohram (1999), Lal Baadshah (1999), Kitne Door Kitne Paas (2002), Shararat (2002), and Yeh Mera India (2009) as rights=holders and not as a production.[citation needed]

TV Channels

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On air channels

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Channel Launched Language Category SD/HD availability Notes
BFlix Movies 2016 Hindi Movies SD
All Time Movies 2024 Replaced by Dhinchaak (owned by Goldmines Telefilms)

Defunct channels

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Channel Launched Closed Language Category Notes
MTunes HD 2011 2017 Hindi Music Replaced as WOW Music
WOW Music 2018 2019 Replaced as I Love
I Love 2019 2021

Filmography

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Production

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Year Film Cast
2008 Yeh Mera India Anupam Kher, Purab Kohli
2010 Kaalo Swini Khara
2011 Chatur Singh Two Star Sanjay Dutt, Ameesha Patel
2012 Kahaani Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
2013 Issaq Prateik Babbar, Amyra Dastur, Ravi Kishan
Mahabharat Ajay Devgan, Anil Kapoor
Singh Saab The Great Sunny Deol, Urvashi Rautela, Prakash Raj
2014 Lakshmi Nagesh Kukunoor, Monali Thakur
Sholay 3D Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan
Rang Rasiya Randeep Hooda, Nandana Sen
Entertainment Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami Anupam Kher, Neha Dhupia
2015 P Se PM Tak Meenakshi Dixit
Singh Is Bliing Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Lara Dutta
2016 Rajini Murugan Sivakarthikeyan, Keerthy Suresh, Rajkiran, Soori, Samuthirakani
Mastizaade Sunny Leone, Tusshar Kapoor
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani Randeep Hooda, Kajal Aggarwal
Wah Taj Shreyas Talpade, Manjari Phadnis
Shivaay Ajay Devgn, Sayyeshaa Saigal
Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh Vidya Balan, Arjun Rampal
Nagarahavu Vishnuvardhan
2017 Commando 2: The Black Money Trail Vidyut Jamwal, Adah Sharma Esha Gupta
Machine Mustafa Burmawala, Kiara Advani, Ronit Roy
Si3 Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Shruti Haasan, Thakur Anoop Singh
Haseena Parkar Shraddha Kapoor, Siddhanth Kapoor, Ankur Bhatia, Rajesh Tailang
2018 Aiyaary Sidharth Malhotra, Manoj Bajpai, Rakul Preet Singh
GujjuBhai - Most Wanted Siddharth Randeria, Jimit Trivedi
Mercury Prabhu Deva
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Kriti Kharbanda
Helicopter Eela Kajol, Riddhi Sen, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Neha Dhupia
Namaste England Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Kishore Bhatt, Aditya Seal
Sandakozhi 2 Vishal, Rajkiran, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
2019 The Accidental Prime Minister Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna
Total Dhamaal Ajay Devgn, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey
Mere Pyare Prime Minister Anjali Patil, Om Kanojiya, Makrand Deshpande, Rasika Agashe
Yeh Saali Aashiqui Vardhan Puri, Shivaleeka Oberoi
2020 Gul Makai Reem Shaikh, Atul Kulkarni, Divya Dutta, Mukesh Rishi, Pankaj Tripathi
2021 The Power Vidyut Jammwal, Shruti Haasan
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? Jassie Gill, Surbhi Jyoti
Bhavai Pratik Gandhi, Aindrita Ray
2022 Khiladi Ravi Teja, Arjun Sarja, Unni Mukundan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Dimple Hayathi
Gangubai Kathiawadi Alia Bhatt
Attack John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh
Chup: Revenge of the Artist Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt
2023 Pathu Thala Silambarasan, Gautham Karthik
Chatrapathi Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Nushrratt Bharuccha
2025 Romeo S3 Thakur Anoop Singh, Palak Tiwari
Controll Thakur Anoop Singh, Rohit Roy, Priya Anand

Distribution

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Year Film Cast
2018 Zero Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif
2019 Badla Taapsee Pannu, Amitabh Bachchan
Annabelle Comes Home Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman, Katie Sarife, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
Knives Out Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, Christopher Plummer
Judgementall Hai Kya Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao
Jabariya Jodi Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra
Dream Girl Ayushmann Khurana, Nushrat Bharucha
Satellite Shankar Sooraj Pancholi
Marjaavaan Sidharth Malhotra, Tara Sutaria, Riteish Deshmukh
Bombshell Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie
2020 Jawaani Jaaneman Saif Ali Khan, Alaya F
Love Aaj Kal Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda, Aarushi Sharma
Kaamyaab Sanjay Mishra
Angrezi Medium Irrfan Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Radhika Madan, Kareena Kapoor Khan
2021 Chehre Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi
2022 RRR NTR Jr., Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Ajay Devgn
Vikram Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Suriya
Vikram Vedha Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan
Bhediya Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Paalin Kabak, Deepak Dobriyal
Cirkus Ranveer Singh, Varun Sharma, Pooja Hegde, Jacqueline Fernandez
2023 Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan
Satyaprem Ki Katha Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
Ghoomer Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi
Dream Girl 2 Ayushman Khurana, Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Vijay Raaz
Jawan Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara
Sukhee Shilpa Shetty
The Vaccine War Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi
Ghost Shiva Rajkumar, Jayaraj, Anupam Kher
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave
Jigarthanda DoubleX Raghava Lawrence, S. J. Suryah
Dunki Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal
2024 Main Atal Hoon Pankaj Tripathi
Merry Christmas Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon
Kaagaz 2 Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Darshan Kumar
Crew Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon
The Three Musketeers: Milady François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, Romain Duris, Eva Green
Chandu Champion Kartik Aaryan, Vijay Raaz
Munjya Sharvari, Abhay Verma
Ishq Vishk Rebound Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan, Naila Grrewal
Hindustani 2 Kamal Haasan
Sarfira Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan
Ulajh Janhvi Kapoor, Roshan Mathew, Gulshan Devaiah, Adil Hussain
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jimmy Sheirgill
Stree 2 Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana
The Buckingham Murders Kareena Kapoor Khan
Bhaiyya Ji Manoj Bajpayee
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Dhvani Bhanushali, Aashim Gulati
Amaran Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi
Kanguva Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani
2025 Chhaava Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna
Sikandar Salman Khan, Sathyaraj, Rashmika Mandana
Retro Suriya, Pooja Hegde
Thug Life Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami
Bhool Chuk Maaf Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Seema Pahwa, Sanjay Mishra, Raghubir Yadav, Zakir Hussain
Housefull 5 Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Dino Morea, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer
Coolie Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Aamir Khan
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Kalyani Priyadarshan,Naslen,Sandy Master,Arun Kurian,Chandu Salim Kumar

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Pen Studios

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Pen Studios is an Indian film , distribution, and media rights company founded on 31 March 1987 by Dr. in . Formerly known as Popular Network (PEN), the company has evolved from a video library business into a major player in the Indian industry, focusing on the production, co-, theatrical distribution, and syndication of satellite, digital, and non-theatrical rights for films. Headquartered in Andheri West, , Pen Studios operates through subsidiaries like PEN Marudhar Cine Pvt. Ltd. for distribution and has handled the rights for over 2,900 films, generating more than ₹4,000 crores in sales and syndication revenue to date. The company is renowned for its involvement in blockbuster Hindi and pan-Indian cinema, including producing the mystery thriller (2012), directed by and starring , which marked PEN's successful entry into production. It co-produced Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biographical drama (2022), featuring in the lead role. Additionally, Pen Studios acquired the North Indian theatrical, satellite, and for S.S. Rajamouli's epic (2022), one of the highest-grossing Indian films globally, in what was reported as India's biggest post-theatrical deal at the time. More recently, it secured the television rights for Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) and partnered with filmmaker to back the sequel (upcoming), continuing its strategy of collaborating on high-profile projects.

History

Founding and early years

Pen Studios was established by Dr. on March 31, 1987, in , initially as a venture into the media sector through the creation of Popular Video Cassettes Co., a small video library operating from his father's grocery store in . Gada, who had completed only the 10th standard at Gurukul Gujarati school in , drew on his early exposure to family business to enter the burgeoning market, marking his foundational step in media copyrights dealing. In its early years, the company focused on trading video rights and distributing tapes of feature films across , building a modest library of content that laid the groundwork for future expansion. By 1992, amid growing opportunities in the media landscape, Gada restructured the operations into Popular Entertainment Network India Ltd. (PEN), formalizing its structure as a limited company, shifting emphasis to acquiring copyrights for video, satellite, and broadcasting rights of select films, and launching audio CDs. This restructuring enabled to handle key early milestones, such as securing rights for prominent titles and developing a content library from initial investments that has supported cumulative deals exceeding ₹4,000 crores in value to date. In 1995, under the Popular Entertainment Network () brand, the company intensified its efforts by acquiring video rights for feature films specifically for distribution, solidifying its position in the non-theatrical media rights market.

Expansion and key developments

In the mid-1990s, Popular Entertainment Network (PEN) underwent significant restructuring, evolving from its initial focus on video rights into a broader media entity handling satellite and syndication for films. In 2004, PEN became the exclusive agency for ZEE to acquire Hindi films for the Zee Cinema channel, which enabled it to manage sales and syndication for over 2,500 films during the 2004–2016 period. This phase marked PEN's diversification into music rights management through the establishment of the PEN Music division, dedicated to audio CDs and related licensing. The saw PEN's entry into co-production, transitioning from rights aggregation to active in partnership with major producers. A pivotal milestone came in 2022 with the acquisition of post-theatrical, digital, and satellite rights for , valued as India's largest such deal at the time, underscoring the company's growing influence in pan-India content distribution. By 2025, PEN had cumulatively handled business worth over Rs. 4,000 crores in rights sales and syndication across its portfolio. In 2018, PEN restructured further by forming its distribution arm, Pen Marudhar Entertainment, to focus on theatrical releases of Bollywood and Hollywood films in key territories like , , and . This entity has partnered with production houses such as Bhansali Productions and , distributing content that has grossed over Rs. 3,700 crores. The company officially rebranded as Pen Studios under PEN India Limited, reflecting its expanded scope beyond traditional rights trading. Recent milestones highlight Pen Studios' continued momentum, including its involvement in the 2024 rerelease of RRR in North India, which revitalized the film's theatrical run. In 2025, the company acquired Hindi theatrical distribution rights for Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, through Pen Marudhar. It also secured North and West India distribution partnerships for Retro, a Suriya-led film released in May. Additionally, in September 2025, Pen Studios announced backing for Tumbbad 2, partnering with Sohum Shah Films to produce the sequel to the cult horror classic. Throughout these developments, leadership has remained consistent under Dr. , the founder and Chairman-Managing Director of PEN India Limited since 1987, supported by a board that includes family members and industry executives to ensure strategic continuity.

Film operations

Production

Pen Studios entered film production in the 2010s, initially focusing on co-productions in before expanding into pan-India projects. The company's early foray included co-producing the suspense thriller (2012, co-produced with ), marking a shift toward content-driven Bollywood ventures. This was followed by backing high-profile films like (2016), directed by and starring , which highlighted Pen Studios' investment in star-driven action thrillers. Notable productions and co-productions underscore Pen Studios' diverse portfolio, spanning commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed works. Key examples include the psychological drama Chup: Chapter 1 (2022), the sci-fi action film Attack (2022, co-produced with JA Entertainment), the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion (2024, co-produced with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment), and the comedy Housefull 5 (2025, co-produced with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment). Major hits like Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022, co-produced with Bhansali Productions) and RRR (2022, co-produced with DVV Entertainment) exemplify Pen Studios' role in pan-India successes, with RRR achieving global acclaim under director S.S. Rajamouli. These projects, along with art-house efforts such as the social drama Lakshmi (2014, limited release, co-produced with Kukunoor Movies), demonstrate a strategy emphasizing A-list Bollywood films, selective art cinema, and cross-regional collaborations. By 2025, Pen Studios had backed over 20 major productions, prioritizing content-driven narratives with high production values. Strategic partnerships have been central to Pen Studios' production approach, including long-term ties with directors like for biographical epics and for ambitious historical dramas. Looking ahead, the company is backing (upcoming), a horror sequel in association with Films, continuing its support for genre-expanding projects.

Distribution

Pen Marudhar Cine Entertainment Private Limited, formed in 2018 as the dedicated distribution arm of Pen Studios, primarily handles theatrical rights for films in North and West India, focusing on strategic releases of Bollywood and Hollywood content. The division has expanded Pen Studios' reach by acquiring rights for high-profile projects, including the North India theatrical distribution of RRR (2022), where it partnered with Pen Studios for the Hindi presentation, contributing to the film's pan-India success. Additionally, Pen Marudhar secured the North and West India rights for Jawan (2023) in a record-breaking deal valued at INR 150 crores, enabling a wide theatrical rollout that bolstered the film's box office performance exceeding INR 1,100 crores worldwide. A core strategy of Pen Marudhar involves promoting pan-India releases through dubbing of South Indian films, particularly Tamil and Telugu titles, to tap into broader audiences beyond regional markets. Examples include the -dubbed versions of Vikram (2022), (2022), and Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), distributed in non-South circuits to enhance accessibility and commercial viability. This approach has facilitated regional expansions, with dubbed content gaining traction in -speaking territories. Recent deals underscore this focus, such as acquiring theatrical rights for Rajinikanth's (2025) and distribution for Suriya's Retro (2025), both aimed at maximizing cross-regional appeal. Pen Marudhar has forged key partnerships with leading studios to co-distribute films, including alliances with Bhansali Productions, , T-Series, and , enabling joint ventures on projects like multi-film slates. Notable achievements include facilitating Pen Studios' landmark post-theatrical deal for , valued at over INR 325 crores for digital and satellite rights across languages, which set a benchmark for non-theatrical revenue in Indian cinema. In 2019 alone, films under its banner amassed over INR 370 crores at the , highlighting its role in scaling distribution for blockbusters.

Television broadcasting

Current channels

Pen Studios operates several free-to-air television channels in , primarily focusing on Hindi-language content drawn from its extensive film library. These channels provide 24/7 programming centered on movies, music, and general entertainment, targeting mass audiences through accessible platforms like . In April 2023, Pen Studios introduced Bflix Cinema, a dedicated Hindi movie channel broadcast on using technology. Bflix Cinema emphasizes premium Hindi cinema selections, operating as a service to broaden reach in rural and urban households. Bflix Movies, originally launched in 2016 and discontinued in 2022, was relaunched by Pen Studios around 2023 as a Hindi movie channel featuring a rotation of original Bollywood productions and dubbed regional films. It is available on . Complementing these, Bflix TV, a general channel (GEC) variant launched in April 2023, integrates film tie-ins with episodic content, scripted shows, and lifestyle programming rooted in Pen Studios' cinematic assets. This channel airs on , providing diverse Hindi beyond pure movie broadcasts. All Time Movies, Pen Studios' addition launched in April 2024, curates top-rated films from its library of classic Bollywood titles and dubbed international hits. Available on , , and other platforms, it has gained prominence in the movie genre by prioritizing high-impact, viewer-favorite selections for round-the-clock viewing, maintaining top 5 rankings as of June 2024. Overall, Pen Studios' content strategy across these channels leverages its vast film catalog—spanning decades of productions and distributions—for uninterrupted programming that ties into broader entertainment ecosystems, ensuring accessibility via distribution to serve India's diverse television audience.

Defunct channels

Pen Studios operated several television channels in the entertainment space during the , many of which were (FTA) offerings focused on Bollywood movies, , and general entertainment, primarily distributed via platforms like . These early ventures into , beginning around 2016, included music and movie channels that tied into the company's extensive film library, but several were discontinued due to low viewership, operational costs, and industry shifts toward digital streaming. One of the initial channels was Bflix Movies, launched on May 25, 2016, as a 24-hour movie channel featuring classic and contemporary Bollywood films from Pen Studios' catalog (an earlier version distinct from the 2023 relaunch). It was available on in MPEG-4 format but was removed from the platform effective April 30, 2021, following a shift from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 slots. The channel was subsequently shut down entirely, with notifications appearing on (formerly Tata Sky) indicating its removal effective February 21, 2022, due to operational discontinuation. This closure reflected broader challenges in the model, including rising carriage fees and competition from over-the-top (OTT) platforms that offered on-demand access to similar content. In 2017, Pen Studios launched Dream TV, a dedicated Hindi music channel airing Bollywood songs around the clock as an FTA offering. While specific discontinuation details are sparse in public records, the channel's visibility diminished post-2018 amid the company's portfolio rationalization, aligning with a pivot away from standalone music channels as audio consumption migrated to digital formats like and music streaming services. Pre-2018 efforts under the Popular Entertainment Network () banner primarily involved satellite syndication of movie rights to other broadcasters rather than owned channels, with limited records of branded test or music/movie tie-ins that were phased out by the mid-2010s due to declining sales and the rise of cable networks. The WOW channel, launched in July 2018 as WOW-Movies & , focused on Bollywood music videos and films and was positioned as an channel on to reach rural and semi-urban audiences. However, the music component (WOW ) was shut down effective December 14, 2018, primarily due to dismal ratings and poor performance metrics, with its license repurposed for iLove. This quick discontinuation highlighted cost inefficiencies in maintaining low-revenue music channels amid intensifying competition from free digital alternatives. WOW served as an experimental platform for integrating Pen Studios' music library, informing later content strategies. Following the WOW shutdown, Pen Studios revamped the slot into iLove (also known as I Love Pen Studios), a music channel launched in December 2019 that expanded to cover 30 million additional households with Bollywood hits and revamped graphics. Despite initial additions to platforms like ADTV in 2022, iLove was removed from DD Free Dish effective March 31, 2022, after a brief re-addition in 2021, signaling the end of its Hindi music format amid the post-pandemic surge in streaming adoption. In February 2024, the channel was converted to a Gujarati movies channel. The channel's brief run on DD Free Dish underscored the transitional role of these FTA outlets in testing content integration before the company's shift to more viable lineups like BFLIX Cinema and All Time Movies by 2023-2024. These defunct channels collectively represented Pen Studios' exploratory phase in , where and movie-focused FTA models on platforms like allowed experimentation with library assets but proved unsustainable due to high distribution costs, low advertising returns, and the dominance of OTT services. Their discontinuation facilitated a strategic pivot, enabling the company to refine its approach and contribute to the success of enduring channels by honing and audience targeting techniques.

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