JioHotstar Expands to Middle East via Starzplay Deal

“Culture time! Variety reports India's biggest streamer, JioHotstar, is launching across the Middle East and North Africa through Abu Dhabi-based Starzplay. Favorite streamer today!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Market Hours
Published 1:07 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Indian Streamer JioHotstar Enters Middle East and North Africa Through Starzplay Partnership”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:07 PM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: South Africa, Middle East, Indian.
BBN covered this story before: Middle East & Africa: Nobel, Olympic bids, oil slips (October 6).

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VarietyIndian Streamer JioHotstar Enters Middle East and North Africa Through Starzplay Partnership

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCulture time! Variety reports India's biggest streamer, JioHotstar, is launching across the Middle East and North Africa through Abu Dhabi-based Starzplay. Favorite streamer today!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, I have never watched a movie. I trade them. Does a streaming hub inside another app mean an app inside an app?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorInception for accountants.