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YuppTV expands its Hindi offering by adding Star Plus & Life OK
MUMBAI: YuppTV has enabled two Hindi entertainment channels namely Star Plus and Life OK for its users in the UK, EU, Middle East, Malaysia and New Zealand. Star Plus and Life OK are a part of 21st Century Fox’s Star India networks.
Speaking on the launch, YuppTV CEO and founder Uday Reddy said, “Both Star TV and Life OK are extremely popular within the country’s digital viewership for their differentiated entertainment content offerings. This move underlines YuppTV’s commitment to enable the most tailored entertainment content for our users, and offer expats a chance to catch their favourite shows anytime, anywhere.”
“Star Network is very pleased to join hands with YuppTV to offer the best of our content to our loyal viewers anywhere anytime. We look forward to a productive partnership”, said Star International president Gurjeev Singh Kapoor.
Life OK airs popular programmes like Bahu Humaari Rajnikanth and Savdhaan India – India Fights Back, Star Plus has shows such as Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Diya Aur Baati Hum which are widely viewed across India.
The users can access these channels throughwww.yupptv.com or through the application.
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JioHotstar enters micro-drama space with 100 shows under Tadka banner
Short-form push targets 300M users as content meets commerce in new format
MUMBAI: JioStar has made a bold play in India’s fast-growing micro-drama space, rolling out over 100 short-form shows under its new Tadka banner on JioHotstar, timed with the massive viewership surge of the Indian Premier League 2026.
The scale of the launch signals clear intent. Rather than testing the waters, the company has dived in headfirst, releasing a wide slate of content on day one. Each show is designed for quick consumption, with episodes running 60 to 90 seconds in a vertical format tailored for mobile-first audiences.
The move comes as India’s micro-drama market, currently valued at around $300 million, is projected to grow tenfold to over $3 billion by 2030. Globally, the format has already proven its mettle, with China’s micro-drama sector recording explosive growth in recent years.
What sets this rollout apart is its built-in monetisation strategy. The shows are free to watch and ad-supported, with brand integrations woven directly into storylines from the outset. It reflects a broader shift where content and commerce are increasingly intertwined, rather than operating in silos.
The timing is equally strategic. With more than 300 million users already tuning in for IPL action, JioHotstar is effectively turning cricket’s biggest stage into a discovery engine for its new format.
The company is not entering an empty arena. Early movers like Kuku TV, MX Player and platforms backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises have already laid the groundwork, building audiences and validating demand for snackable storytelling.
Now, with scale, distribution and advertiser interest aligning, the big players are stepping in. For JioStar, Tadka may well serve as a proving ground for the next evolution of digital entertainment, where every minute counts and every second sells.
If the bet pays off, India’s next big content wave might just arrive in under 90 seconds.
