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Comcast adds Zee TV, Star India, Sony & NDTV to Xfinity TV
MUMBAI: American pay-tv platform, Comcast, has added 42 international channels that are available to Xfinity TV customers and the Xfinity Stream TV app, portal on mobile devices, computers, and Roku devices in the home.
With this, X1 customers can now find Indian content on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) HD , Star Plus HD, Zee TV HD, Star Bharat, Star Gold, Star Vijay, NDTV 24X7 and NDTV Good Times according to the media note released by Comcast. Additionally, consumers can stream and play on OTT platform Eros Now through the Xfinity Stream TV app and website on mobile devices, computers, and Roku devices in the home.
From Bollywood shows and movies to Chinese news, Russian cinema and Brazilian telenovelas, X1 customers can now find and enjoy foreign language content such as TV Asia, Globo, Record TV, TV5Monde, TV JAPAN and Willow sports content.
“Xfinity X1 is now the go-to platform for the best international programming and viewing experience,” said, Comcast Cable executive director, international strategy Rebecca Simpson. “With the demand for multicultural content increasing, we are thrilled to complement our existing array of international programming by adding more channels all thoughtfully curated into an easy way to navigate, discover and enjoy.”
NDTV head affiliate sales and international business Rahul Sood said, “We are delighted that Comcast, the world’s largest platform has launched NDTV to augment their Indian offering by adding our news and lifestyle channel. With NDTV 24×7 being the most watched Indian news channel in the international markets, our launch has given us the opportunity to further expand our viewership in the US.”
The channels from India apart from Star Vijay are available at a price of $34.99 with TV Aisa HD added in it which is named as Hindi 8 pack. The Hindi 10 pack includes Hindi 8 pack plus Eros Now(Indian OTT) and Willow HD(USA sports channel) which is priced at $49.99.
The new international experience on X1 now includes over 415 networks in more than 20 languages and the content is organised and curated in a way that makes search and discovery by geography or language simple and easy.
X1 customers can just say, “International” to go directly to the International destination on Xfinity on Demand. Additionally, customers can use their voice to discover programming relevant to a specific region of the world — “Asian Entertainment,” “South Asian Entertainment,” “European Entertainment,” or “Brazilian Entertainment” are all voice commands that take the viewer directly to a curated assortment of channels, shows, movies, music and more.
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Hari Om OTT premieres Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai series
First devotional show on Jhulelal Sai streams in Sindhi and Hindi.
MUMBAI: Hari Om OTT just turned the tide for devotional dramas because when Jhulelal Sai steps onto the small screen, even the waves start streaming in two languages. Hari Om OTT, India’s leading devotional streaming platform launched in June 2024, has premiered Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, a milestone series that marks the first-ever show dedicated to the revered deity of the Sindhi community. The show, starring Manish Raisinghani as Jhulelal Sai / Varun Dev and Parag Tyagi as Mirkh Shah, launched on Jhulelal Jayanti and is available in both Sindhi and Hindi.
The series chronicles the life, journey and teachings of Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, blending mythology with historical elements to deliver an authentic and inspiring narrative for global audiences.
Manish Raisinghani said, “Portraying Jhulelal Sai and Varun Dev was not just a role, it was a spiritual journey and a moment of immense pride for my family and community. This one holds a special place in my heart, especially since the show is coming in our very own Sindhi language as well.”
Parag Tyagi added, “Jhulelal Sai is the first-ever show that beautifully blends mythology with history. Hari Om has achieved something truly special by bringing the stories of our gods and goddesses to audiences in their authentic language.”
Hari Om OTT CEO Avinash Dugar said, “With Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, we’re excited to share this inspiring story with the Sindhi community and beyond. We will continue to showcase the stories of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma to the world, presented in their own language.”
The premiere builds on Hari Om OTT’s track record of acclaimed devotional titles including Mata Lakshmi, Jai Jagannath, Shri Tirupati Balaji, Mata Saraswati and Chandra Dev, all focused on celebrating India’s cultural and spiritual legacy through high-quality storytelling.
In a streaming landscape crowded with fiction, Hari Om OTT is quietly proving that the most powerful stories aren’t made up, they’re the ones that have already inspired generations, now delivered straight to your screen in the language of devotion. Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai is now streaming on Hari Om OTT.
