JioStar has completed two years since its formation on November 14, 2024. On this occasion, JioStar’s CEO of Entertainment, Kevin Vaz, shared the company’s journey and achievements through a LinkedIn post. He highlighted the company’s growth in digital entertainment, sports streaming, regional content and international expansion.

According to Kevin Vaz’s LinkedIn post, within a few months of the merger, the company brought its two digital platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, together to create JioHotstar. The platform has since achieved major milestones, crossing 1 billion downloads. It currently has nearly 500 million monthly active users who watch entertainment shows, movies and live sports.

JioHotstar has also set major records in sports streaming. The platform recorded a reach of 1.2 billion during the Indian Premier League (IPL). It also achieved a peak concurrency record of 72.5 million viewers during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. These achievements have strengthened the platform’s position in digital sports broadcasting.

In the entertainment sector, JioStar has continued to expand its content portfolio across different languages and platforms. Kevin Vaz highlighted that Bigg Boss remains one of the country’s biggest entertainment properties. The company has also expanded the franchise to new audiences with the addition of its Bengali version, Bigg Boss Bangla.

The company has also focused on regional and non-fiction entertainment. In South India, shows such as Resort and Heartbeat reflect the growing popularity of its regional content.

Technology and innovation are another important part of the company’s growth strategy. Kevin Vaz highlighted the launch of Mahabharata, which he described as India’s first AI-powered show. The company has also introduced Tadka, a micro-drama offering on JioHotstar.

JioStar has also expanded JioHotstar beyond India. The streaming platform is now available in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Nepal. This move has helped the company take its entertainment offerings to audiences in international markets.

Kevin Vaz thanked the company’s employees, business partners and stakeholders for their contribution to JioStar’s journey. He said that the company has achieved several milestones in two years, but there is still much more to accomplish.