JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar merge to launch JioHotstar
Mumbai: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have merged to create a new OTT platform, JioHotstar, according to a press release issued by the platform.
JioHotstar will stream Indian shows and movies alongside content from Hollywood, including titles from Disney, NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros. Discovery HBO, and Paramount.
Commenting on the launch, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, said, “At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision—to make premium entertainment truly accessible to all Indians. Our promise of Infinite Possibilities ensures that entertainment is no longer a privilege but a shared experience for all.” The platform will offer AI-driven recommendations and streaming in over 19 languages.
JioHotstar has also introduced ‘Sparks,’ an initiative aimed at promoting India’s digital creators. Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment, JioStar, stated, “JioHotstar is setting a new benchmark for digital-first entertainment. We are committed to innovating and elevating storytelling to ensure every Indian finds content they love.”
Subscription plans for JioHotstar start at ₹149. Existing subscribers of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar can transition to the new platform.
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Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.
Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.
After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.
Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.
