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JioHotstar’s AI-powered ‘Mahabharat’ breaks records with 6.5 mn views

In a landmark moment for India’s entertainment industry, JioHotstar has redefined the future of digital storytelling with the record-breaking launch of ‘Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh’ — the country’s first-ever AI-powered entertainment series. The show made a phenomenal debut on the platform, clocking over 6.5 million video views within its openi...

At Frames ’25, JioHotstar, Meta, Google dwell on AI & media

At FICCI Frames 2025, a thought-provoking discussion unfolded on how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of media, storytelling, and audience engagement in India.

The session, titled ‘The AI-Powered Media Revolution: From Personalization to Interactive Storytelling’...

JioHotstar unveils ‘Pitch to Get Rich’ reality series

JioHotstar has announced the launch of ‘Pitch to Get Rich’, a fashion-focused reality series that aims to empower emerging entrepreneurs with a massive Rs.40 crore investment pool. Produced by Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) and Dharmatic Entertainment, the...

JioHotstar drops trailer of ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’

JioHotstar has unveiled the gripping trailer of its upcoming Hotstar Specials’ crime thriller ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’, a series that promises to keep viewers hooked with its dark secrets and unpredictable twists. At the heart of the narrative is ACP Sanyukta Das, played by Konkona Sensharma, a seasoned investigator caught between her ...

Airtel prepaid packs now bundle Netflix, ZEE5, JioHotstar and 25+ OTTs

Entertainment lovers no longer have to juggle multiple logins, renewal dates and subscription costs, with Airtel introducing prepaid packs that bring access to more than 25 OTT platforms under one plan. The new offering allows users to watch premium content from Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and a host of regional platforms through Airtel Xstream Pl...

‘Bigg Boss’ S19 unveils new logo

JioHotstar has kicked off the hype for ‘Bigg Boss S19’ with a brand-new, vibrant logo and a teaser that hints at a strategic and possibly tech-savvy twist. Titled ‘Bigg Boss: Naye Rule, Nayi Rajneeti’, the upcoming edition promises a shake-up in the established format, including AI-infused elements and increased decision-making power for the con...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!