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“OTT platforms provide excellent opportunities to actors and technicians” says Actor Zoya Afroz
MUMBAI: During her conversation with Kailashnath Adhikari of Sri Adhikari Brothers on the show Masterminds, Zoya Afroz Actor & Miss India shared several untold moments from her personal and professional journey.
Zoya’s path is defined by clarity, courage, and a deep commitment to her craft.
Starting her career as a child artist, she discovered her passion for acting early and refined her skills on real film sets.
From being a Femina Miss India finalist to winning Miss India International, she represented India on the global stage with pride and purpose.
Zoya spoke about how meaningful the “Taskaree” experience was for her, sharing insights into her journey working with Emraan Hashmi and the entire cast and crew.
She also expressed what her fans truly mean to her and how their love motivates her.
Her recent Netflix success “Taskaree” became a defining milestone, with her portrayal of Priya Khubchandani earning widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and authenticity.
Known for choosing layered roles, Zoya continues to redefine the image of the modern Indian woman—both on screen and beyond.
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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.
