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LGBTQ-focused streaming service EORTV launches website on OTT platform
MUMBAI: OTT media service platform EORTV has launched its website www.eortv.com with a differentiated philosophy to focus on the LGBTQ audiences and other communities. The mission of this new OTT platform is to be inclusive and create acceptance for all communities in society by eliminating any kinds of biases based on gender stereotypes and sexual orientation.
The logo of EORTV contains the letter “E” which determines the significance of “EQUALITY”. The letter ‘E’ is in GREEN colour to highlight gender equality. Headquartered in Mumbai, leading the team of EORTV are industry stalwarts with a vision to change the mindsets and prevent discrimination and prejudice against the “hormonally challenged communities” in society with an aim to promote peace, fraternity, equality and brotherhood.
EOR TV has appointed Deepak Pandey and Kaushik Izardar as executive directors. Izardar will oversee the overall corporate responsibilities of the company and Pandey will be responsible for the overall creative dimension of the company.
Renowned industry veteran Deepak Pandey started his career as a cinematographer in the Indian television industry. In his extensive career of 20 years, he has earned many awards for shows like Prithviraj Chauhan, SaraswatiChandra, Mahadev, Ashoka, Veer Shivaji, Bepanaah, Jhasi ki Rani, Shobha Somnath Ki, Humsafars, Qubool Hai,Tanhaiyaan and many more. He has also been the cinematographer for films like Pink Mirror, Yours Emotionally and Baat Ban Gayi. Being an exceptional cinematographer, he has always wanted to tell stories and his first directorial debut was ‘I love US’ which was released on Footlooze Youtube channel. The series gained 150 million views.
Other series that he directed include a biopic on Indian defence officers, ‘Shaurya’ which aired on Sony LIV, The Bull of Dalal Street, Halala, Paanchali, Singardaan, #Metoo, Dance Bar, Tadap and many more for Ullu channel. He was awarded the best director for the series, Halala. He plays a vital role in establishing the series and is known to experiment in his craft while exploring new technologies in the market.
“I’m excited about EORTV as it means more diversity and a uniquely curated selection of global entertainment for our audiences. We strive to bring viewers progressive, inspiring and ground breaking content in the fields of technology, digital media and queer advocacy to start with,” says Pandey.
Izardar has worked with media conglomerates including Viacom18 Media, ZEEL, INX Media, Fulford India Limited (subsidiary of Merck; Co, USA). Izardar has a PhD and has completed the thesis under Dr Piyush Sinha (IIM- Ahmedabad). He has a MBA in marketing and has completed his senior strategic management from IIM Kolkata. Studied graduation from Visva Bharati University (Siksha Bhavana- Santiniketan), founded by the renowned poet and nobel prize winner Rabindranath Tagore.
“We are excited to announce the launch of EORTV’s website and EORTV app will soon follow to keep expanding our opportunity to touch a broader audience with new offerings. This summer and especially in this period of quarantine, we are planning a distinctly curated selection of entertainment that represents all gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, cultures, ages, languages and walks of life,” said Kaushik Izardar.
EORTV will provide hundreds of hours of premium, exclusive and original content from leading producers and publishers in domestic and international entertainment that includes award-winning blockbuster films, TV shows, web series, music videos, short videos, cutting-edge series and originals in Hindi and English.
EORTV’s viewers can watch content through their smart TV, mobile and other streaming device integrations. The app supports almost 200 TV channels and airs programmes which users can watch at their convenience. Being a global platform, EORTV doesn’t run short of user access in any part of the world. It can be used wherever you are located.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
