Sky has launched the JioHotstar streaming service on its Sky Q, Glass and Stream devices, giving UK customers access to a vast library of bonus content. The platform, which already has around 500 million active users worldwide, offers 160,000 hours of programming across more than 12 Asian languages.
What’s included in the new service
The catalogue includes Hotstar Specials and original series such as Asur, Special Ops, Criminal Justice, Pritam & Pedro, Chiraiya and HeartBeat. Blockbuster movies and hit shows, including Bigg Boss, Anupama and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, are also available, allowing Sky customers to watch more without switching between devices.
JioHotstar is available on the latest Sky streaming devices, including Sky Glass, but owners of older Sky Q boxes can also find it directly from the home screen. Customers can sign up through the dedicated app without leaving the Sky platform.
Pricing and availability
Two subscription options are available in the UK: JioHotstar costs £19.99 for three months or £69.99 for a full year. The platform combines an intuitive, modern interface with ultra-personalised recommendation engines.
Amit Malhotra, Head of International Business at JioStar, said the UK launch aims to make South Asian entertainment “more accessible, immersive and relevant” to audiences in Britain. “For decades, South Asian storytelling has been a cultural bridge between the UK and the communities that call it home,” Malhotra said. “Our ambition is not just to take content across borders, but to reimagine how audiences discover, experience and engage with it. We are creating a destination that makes South Asian storytelling more accessible, immersive and relevant for audiences in the UK, while bringing the scale and innovation we have built in India to a global audience.”
