News broadcaster NDTV today said it has joined hands with filmmaker Karan Johar's company Dharma Productions for launching an entertainment channel.

"Johar's production house Dharma Productions will produce shows for NDTV's Entertainment channel and the channel will have first right of refusal on any programmes that Dharma produces for television," an NDTV press release said.

Karan Johar will be on the Board of NDTV's Entertainment company, and his company will participate in equity for the venture, the release said.

Speaking on the alliance, NDTV Chairman Prannoy Roy said the association with Dharma Productions would "help us to redefine and set new benchmarks in entertainment television".

NDTV is launching entertainment channel as part of its expansion plans beyond news.

--- PTI