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| Predecessor(s) | Viacom18 Disney Star |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Area served | India |
| Owner | Paramount Global (46.82%) Disney India (The Walt Disney Company) (36.84%) Reliance Industries (16.34%) |
| Parent | JioHotstar Viacom18 Motion Pictures Star Studios Network18 |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 14 November 2024 |
| Current status | Active |
JioStar is an Indian media and entertainment joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and The Walt Disney Company. It was formed in 2025 through the merger of Paramount Global's Viacom18 and Disney India's Disney Star, two of India's largest media companies. JioStar owns and operates a number of television channels and streaming services, including JioHotstar, a video streaming platform that offers a wide variety of content, including movies, television shows, live sports, and original programming.
History
[edit]The merger of Viacom18 and Star India was first announced in 2024. The deal was valued at over $10 billion, making it one of the largest media mergers in Indian history. The merger was completed in 2025, and JioStar was officially launched.
Operations
[edit]- JioStar is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company has a number of subsidiaries, including:
- JioStar's businesses include:
- Television broadcasting
- Video streaming
- Film production
- Digital media
- JioStar's businesses include:
Criticism
[edit]JioStar has been criticized for its subscription model for JioHotstar, which requires users to pay to watch live sports, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). This has been seen as a move away from the free streaming model that JioCinema had previously offered for the IPL.