Jio Hotstar: A Game-Changer in India's Streaming Industry

Deepika Rana / Updated: Feb 14, 2025, 14:19 IST 2187 Share
Jio Hotstar: A Game-Changer in India's Streaming Industry

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Jio Star has unveiled its brand-new OTT platform, Jio Hotstar, following the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This strategic move, backed by Viacom18 and Star India, brings all premium entertainment under a single platform, offering users a seamless viewing experience.

Jio Hotstar combines the vast libraries of both platforms, providing movies, TV shows, live sports, and exclusive originals in one place. Subscription plans have been introduced for three months and one year, with mobile plans starting at an affordable ₹149 for three months.

Jio Hotstar isn’t just about content—it’s about innovation. The platform offers 4K streaming, AI-powered insights, multi-angle viewing, real-time stats overlays, and personalized ‘Special Interest Feeds.’

According to Jio Hotstar CEO Kiran Mani, the platform aims to provide premium entertainment to all Indians, with 10 languages content catering to over 1.4 billion users.

Jio Hotstar has secured partnerships with Warner Bros., HBO, NBC Universal’s Peacock, Discovery, and Paramount, bringing internationally acclaimed content that no other Indian streaming service currently offers.

The platform has also introduced ‘Sparks’, an initiative to promote digital creators while becoming the go-to destination for IPL, WPL, ICC events, Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi, ISL, and more.

With its innovative approach and expansive content lineup, Jio Hotstar is set to revolutionize the Indian streaming industry.