{"id":29351,"date":"2026-10-07T22:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=29351"},"modified":"2026-10-07T22:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:48:10","slug":"jiohotstar-now-available-on-starzplay-across-mena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=29351&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"JioHotstar Now Available on STARZPLAY Across MENA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> JioHotstar,<\/strong> one of the world\u2019s largest streaming services, today announced its entry into the Middle East and North Africa in partnership with <strong>STARZPLAY.<\/strong> Within weeks of launching across the UK, Canada and Singapore, the platform is extending its international footprint to a region home to one of the world\u2019s largest South Asian diaspora communities. The dedicated JioHotstar streaming destination within the STARZPLAY app and website will bring together one of the MENA\u2019s most expansive content offerings, giving audiences access to the biggest moments from Indian entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/f6fd7fbd-8ecc-4ad3-940f-57433645734c.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29353\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The JioHotstar MENA experience kicks off with an extensive line-up across Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla and other languages, reflecting the viewing preferences of South Asian audiences across the region. The multilingual offering brings together Malayalam originals including Prince of Mollywood, Cousins &amp; Kalyanam, Kerala Crime Files, 1000 Babies and Roslin, alongside films such as Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Drishyam, Moonwalk, and Thudarum. The line-up also includes other Hotstar specials Part Timers, Kappi Squad, The Court, Pritam &amp; Pedro, Ali Baba Aur Chaalis Bhoot, and more, with new JioHotstar Originals premiering alongside their release in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/094ebc74-02a0-4e34-b109-2aed90bafdcf.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29352\" style=\"width:823px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Koffee with Karan returns with an all-new season featuring some of Bollywood\u2019s biggest stars, candid conversations, memorable moments and its signature rapid-fire round. As Bigg Boss continues to entertain across Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Bangla, Anil Kapoor\u2019s new game show India Ka Top 1 Percent tests contestants\u2019 logic and reasoning, while shows such as, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Laughter Chefs \u2013 Unlimited Entertainment add to the reality line-up. Audiences will also be able to watch content from JioStar TV channels at the same time as its broadcast in India, including popular shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Sayonee. The library will also have subtitles and dubs across 12+ languages, creating a more inclusive viewing experience for MENA\u2019s multilingual households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The JioHotstar experience will be available through STARZPLAY\u2019s PLUS plan at AED 34.99 per month, giving audiences access to its multilingual library. The MAX plan, priced at AED 49.99 per month, combines the complete JioHotstar entertainment offering with STARZPLAY\u2019s sports portfolio, bringing entertainment and major sporting events together in one subscription for the whole household. As the home of cricket in the region, STARZPLAY has built a strong connection with South Asian audiences around some of their most closely followed sporting moments. The MAX plan brings this sports portfolio together with JioHotstar\u2019s daily entertainment, Originals, reality franchises and films, creating a more complete entertainment destination for South Asian audiences across MENA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the launch, Amit Malhotra, Head \u2013 International Business, JioStar, said,\u201c Our partnership with STARZPLAY brings together a shared ambition to redefine what a modern entertainment platform can be. Through this partnership, we are creating a premier destination where audiences can discover the best in sports, Indian and global entertainment. We see an opportunity to build a central hub where audiences can enjoy the stories they love, discover new content and experience seamless entertainment. Our belief at JioStar has always been that the future of streaming isn&#8217;t about forcing a choice between local, regional, Indian or global content\u2014it is about bringing the world closer together. JioHotstar\u2019s arrival in the Middle East and North Africa is a significant step in that direction. 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