Rishtey Cineplex begins testing on Sky

Viacom18’s new Bollywood film channel, Rishtey Cineplex has begin testing ahead of its official launch later this month.

As revealed first on BizAsiaLive.com, Rishtey Cineplex will replace UMP Movies on Sky from Thursday 29th September. The channel’s tests are currently showing EPG data for the service. Full video and audio tests are expected to begin in the coming days.

Equipped with a much bigger library than its predecessor, Rishtey Cineplex is the organisation’s first and only movies channel under the Viacom18 umbrella. The company also homes flagship channels Colors and Rishtey.

Rishtey Cineplex will be available free-to-air. It will compete with the likes of Star Gold, Sony Max, ZEE Cinema and B4U Movies – all of which are available in the UK on subscription only.

Tests of Rishtey Cineplex on Sky can be viewed at the following parameters below:
-> Using your Sky Digi remote, go to Services Menu
-> Select System Setup
-> Select Add Channels
-> Enter frequency: 11.244 (H), FEC: 2/3, SR: 27500 / DVB-S / QPSK
-> Find Channels and Press SELECT
-> Highlight ���52007″ service and press Yellow button
-> Return to Services Menu
-> Other Channels (6) on STB / (8) on Sky+
-> ���52007″ should be listed and available