Hotstar

About Hotstar

Hotstar, now operating as Disney+ Hotstar in India, is one of the country’s leading video streaming platforms, offering a wide range of entertainment content, including movies, TV shows, live sports, and original productions. Launched in 2015 by [Star India](https://www.starindia.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the platform quickly gained popularity through its extensive library of regional and international content, as well as its live streaming of major sporting events such as cricket tournaments, football leagues, and other global competitions. Following the acquisition of Star India by [The Walt Disney Company](https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the service was rebranded as Disney+ Hotstar, combining Disney’s global entertainment catalog with Hotstar’s strong local content offering. Disney+ Hotstar serves millions of users across India by providing both ad-supported and subscription-based streaming options. The platform features content from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and leading Indian television networks, alongside exclusive originals and regional programming in multiple languages. Its focus on localized content, premium international entertainment, and live sports coverage has made it one of the most influential streaming services in the Indian digital entertainment market, competing with other major over-the-top (OTT) platforms while continuously expanding its content portfolio and user experience.