JioHotstar Launches as India's Streaming Powerhouse, Merging JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar

JioStar unveiled JioHotstar today, integrating JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar into a unified platform with 3 lakh+ hours of content, live sports (IPL, WPL, Premier League), and AI-driven multilingual streaming. The hybrid model offers free ad-supported access alongside premium plans starting at ₹149/quarter. Existing subscribers of both platforms will transition seamlessly, retaining benefits like 4K streaming and multi-device support. CEO Kiran Mani emphasized its mission to democratize entertainment for 50 crore users, leveraging partnerships with HBO, Paramount, and NBCUniversal.

 

Sources: Republic World, Indian Express, Times of India