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{{short description|Indian general entertainment, video on demand service}}
{{short description|Indian video streaming service}}
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{{Infobox website
{{Infobox website
| name = SonyLIV
| name = Sony Liv
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| owner = [[Sony]]
| owner = [[Sony]]
| country = [[Mumbai, India]]
| country = [[Mumbai, India]]
| parent = [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]
| parent = [[Culver Max Entertainment]]
| url = {{URL|sonyliv.com}}
| url = {{URL|sonyliv.com|Sony Liv}}
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| country_of_origin = India
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| area_served = Indo-Pacific and Middle East
| area_served = [[Indo-Pacific]], [[Middle East]], [[Europe]], [[Canada]], and [[United States]] (via [[Sling TV]])
| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}}
| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}}
| current_status = Active
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| num_users = {{increase}} 29.6 million (paid)<ref name=":5"/><br />98 million monthly active users<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/disney-plus-hotstar-paid-subscribers-8-million-netflix-amazon-eros-sony-balaji-zee-voot-2208730|title=Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 April 2020}}</ref> [This info around from all available counties.]
| num_users = {{increase}} 32.7 million (paid)<ref name=":5"/><br /> {{increase}} 118 million monthly active users<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/disney-plus-hotstar-paid-subscribers-8-million-netflix-amazon-eros-sony-balaji-zee-voot-2208730|title=Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=9 April 2020}}</ref>
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'''SonyLIV''' is an Indian [[Over-the-top media services|over-the-top]]  [[Freemium]] [[Streaming media|streaming platform]] owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] . SonyLIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013|title=Sony Launches Video on Demand|newspaper=Business Standard India|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref>  as a first OTT service in India .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Src='https://Www.gravatar.com/Avatar.Php?gravatar_id=c99b63daecabdc2b0949240797f2c09f|first=<img|date=2023-01-07|title=How to Watch SonyLiv Outside India|url=https://www.anonymistic.com/unblock-sonyliv-outside-india/|access-date=2023-01-07|website=Anonymistic|language=en-US}}</ref>  as a streaming service it  is carrying content from its local networks, including films, television series, live [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|Sports Matches]], and [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|Original Programming]], and also  featuring content licensed from third-parties in India such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others.  Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as producer and distributor for both film and television series, and to that end, offers a variety of original programming content through its online library.


'''SonyLIV''' is an [[Over-the-top media services|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming platform]] owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]. SonyLIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013|title=Sony Launches Video on Demand|newspaper=Business Standard India|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> as the first [[Over-the-top media services in India|OTT]] service in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.gravatar.com/Avatar|title=avatar - Gravatar Profile|website=En.gravatar.com|access-date=22 July 2022}}</ref> As a streaming service, it provides [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|live sports]], [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|original titles]], other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others. The Sony Liv content library includes [[Film|films]], [[Television show|TV shows]], [[Web series|series]], and [[Sony Pictures Sports Network| sports]].
==History==
==History==
'''Sony LIV''' was launched on 23 January 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> By the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] .
SonyLIV was launched on 23 January 2013,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> by [[Culver Max Entertainment]].
=== LIV Sports ===
'''LIV Sports''' was launched on 1 June 2014 by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece|title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports|date=2 June 2014|website=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties).
LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/|title= 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application|website=Indiantvinfo.com|access-date= 2018-02-14|date= 2018-02-14}}</ref> However, this service was integrated into SonyLIV. Since then, [[LIV Sports]] has been a part of Sony LIV.
===Sony LIV first revamp (2018)===
[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020]]
Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and [[Lionsgate]] entered a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr|title=Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content|date=1 November 2018|website=economic times|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal. As part of the deal, Sony LIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium-original series on its platform.


Sony LIV has access to 18 years of content from channels that are part of the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] and more than 700 movies that mean a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> Since Its launch SonyLIV Streamed Live Sports events
In 2019, Sony LIV started to stream live channels of other networks, including news channels.


Anime was part of SonyLIV . Varieties of Anime original from [[Animax]] Was available on SonyLIV to stream . After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413|title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv|date=2017-04-13|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617|title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App|date=17 May 2020|website=.anime news network}}</ref>
===Sony LIV second revamp (2020)===
[[File:Sony LIV2020.png|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2020 to present]]
Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using [[Amazon Web Services|AWS Cloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/sonyliv/|title=Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS}}</ref> Sony LIV uses Amazon ElastiCache to support real-time, in-memory caching at scale, Amazon CloudFront as a low-latency content delivery network, and Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as a highly available message queuing service.  


On June 2020, SonyLIV launched as a streaming service in United States on [[Sling TV]], with all the shows available in India available on the app<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV|url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv?&bs=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=SEM_TXT_GGL_INT_BRD_BMM_LF_EN_EN_Hindi&utm_term=+sony%20+liv&&ds_a_cid=74279340&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-L2BRA_EiwAacX32So12LPEwP2N4kWhJPOKnnglZuHi-j709QNUV-lnE0HYRuf4dPeK9RoCbfoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds|access-date=2020-06-04|website=www.sling.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Palermo|first=Philip|date=2020-05-31|title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref>
In June 2020, Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the second time, and this time they started to stream content from [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]], [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony Pictures Television Studios]], [[ITV Studios|ITV]] and [[Reliance Entertainment]]. Also, SonyLIV started to stream its own original movies and series. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as a producer and distributor for both [[Film|films]] and [[Web series|series]], offering original programming content through its online library.


===LIV Sports ===
SonyLIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on [[Sling TV]], streaming all the shows available in India on the app.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV|url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Sling.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Palermo|first=Philip|date=2020-05-31|title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''LIV Sports''' was launched On 1 June 2014 By [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece|title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports|date=2 June 2014|website=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> (a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties)
Liv Sports was the official mobile and Internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] Started On 12 June 2014. Liv Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/|title= 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application|access-date= 2018-02-14|date= 2018-02-14}}</ref> However This service  integrated into SonyLIV . as for now, LIV sports is part of SonyLIV.


===Sony LIV First revamp (2016)===
On 15 January 2021, [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dua|first=Priyanka|date=2021-01-16|title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download|url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Gizbot.com|language=en}}</ref> was launched in India through Sony LIV.
[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020]]
In June 2016 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the first time. and started to stream LIVE Television channels sony network. since this revamp SonyLIV added so many shows and movies to the portfolio.
on November 1 of  2018 SonyLIV  and [[Lionsgate]] has entered into a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr|title=SonyLIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content|date=1 November 2018|website=economic times|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal . As part of the deal, SonyLIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium original series. In 2019 Sony LIV started to stream LIVE channels of other networks which is including news channels.


===Sony LIV Second revamp (2020)===
Sony LIV was launched in [[Canada]] on 14 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-canada-launch-tabbar-1235088876/ |access-date=18 February 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=14 October 2021}}</ref> It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, and Poland.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-india-global-expansion-scam-1992-huma-qureshi-1235000217/ |access-date=14 April 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=18 June 2021}}</ref>
In June 2020 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the third time, and this time they start to Streaming content from [[Sony Pictures Entertainment|Sony Pictures Entertainment (Movies)]], [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony Television Studios]], [[ITV Studios|ItV]] and [[Reliance Pictures]]. Also, SonyLIV Started to stream Its own original Movies and series.  
== Content ==
On 15 January 2021 [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dua|first=Priyanka|date=2021-01-16|title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download|url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.gizbot.com/|language=en}}</ref> Launched in india through SonyLIV.
===Current broadcasting rights===
* [[2022 Asian Games]] (2023)<ref>https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-hangzhou-preview-schedule--how-to-watch-live</ref>
* [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] (2022-24)<ref name="usopen.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html |title=Sony Pictures Networks India to air US Open in India through 2024}}</ref>
===Past broadcasting rights===
* [[2018 Asian Games]]
* [[2014 FIFA World Cup]]
===Current content partners===
* [[ITV (TV network)]]
* [[Lionsgate]]
* [[Sky Studios]]
* [[WWE Network]]
===Overview===
SonyLIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from [[Culver Max Entertainment]]'s channels including [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]], [[Sony Aath]] and [[Sony Marathi]]; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref name="auto"/>


== Overview ==
Since its launch, SonyLIV has streamed live sports events.
Sony Liv is the first Indian [[Over-the-top media service]] platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film - producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled [[Passengers (2016 film)|'' Passengers'']], starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. The singers for the original soundtrack titled ''Aadat'' included [[Jubin Nautiyal]], Shirley Setia, and Raftaar.


== Programming ==
It also features content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] among others.  
SonyLiv's Core Library consists of 18 years of content from the [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s channels including  [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]] [[Sony Aath]]  and [[Sony Marathi]].  
===History===
After [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s acquisition of [[TEN Sports|Ten Sports Network]], all TEN Sports live programs also began broadcasting on SonyLIV . Since then SonyLIV Streaming all [[WWE]] [[WWE Raw|RAW]], [[WWE SmackDown|Smackdown]] and other [[WWE]] [[WWE Pay-Per-Views|pay-per-view events]] And [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] . SonyLIV also streamed matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-31|title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021|url= http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=www.cricketzine.com/|language=en}}</ref> [[Cricket Australia|Australia]], [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]], [[Cricket South Africa|South Africa]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Zimbabwe Cricket|Zimbabwe]] and  [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]] .
After [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s acquisition of [[TEN Sports|Ten Sports Network]], all TEN Sports live programs became part of its broadcast. Since then, SonyLIV has been streaming [[WWE Raw]], [[WWE SmackDown]] and other [[WWE]] [[WWE Pay-Per-Views|pay-per-view events]], and [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].
Sony LIV Also streamed [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] until early 2021.


=== Genres ===
SonyLIV is the first Indian OTT media service platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film – producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled [[Passengers (2016 film)|Passengers]], starring [[Chris Pratt]] and [[Jennifer Lawrence]]. The singers for the original soundtrack titled Aadat included [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Shirley Setia]] and [[Raftaar]]. Since then SonyLIV has produced more than 100 songs which are now available on the app, [[YouTube]], [[JioSaavn]] and many other online music service platforms worldwide.
Sony Liv features programming in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror, and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020}}</ref>


=== Live channels ===
Varieties of anime originals from [[Animax (Asian TV channel)|Animax]] were available on SonyLIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax (Indian TV channel)|Animax]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413|title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv|date=2017-04-13|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617|title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App|date=17 May 2020|website=Animenewsnetwork.com}}</ref>
SonyLIV also live streams its own channels in its network on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref>


=== Early  Originals (before 2020)===
SonyLIV also streamed cricket matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-31|title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021|url= http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=Cricketzine.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Cricket Australia|Australia]], [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]], [[Cricket South Africa|South Africa]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Zimbabwe Cricket|Zimbabwe]], and [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]].
Sony Liv Streamed its  first-ever Gujarati Original web series titled ''Kacho Papad Pako Papad''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104|title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India|date=4 January 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>


*''Kacho Papad Pako Papad''
Until early 2021, it also streamed the [[National Basketball Association]].


===Sony LIV 3.0 (2020 - Present)===
Beginning with the 2022 [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on SonyLIV.<ref name="usopen.org"/>
The application underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.<ref>https://www.sonyliv.com/</ref> SonyLIV Provides their original shows in 5-7 languages. (Without Hindi, SonyLIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.)


=== LIV Originals (June 2020 - Present)===
=== Sony LIV Originals ===
====Original Movies====
{{Main|List of SonyLIV original programming}}Sony LIV has streamed a number of original [[streaming television]] series. The first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled ''[[Kacho Papad Pako Papad]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104|title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India|date=4 January 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> and it is streaming since 2017.
*''Welcome Home''
* ''[[Bhonsle (film)|Bhonsle]]''
* ''[[Vaazhl]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vaazhl to release on SonyLIV|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/08/vaazhl-to-release-on-sonyliv-25367.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Thittam Irandu]]''
*[[Vivaha Bhojanambu (2021 film)|''Vivaha Bhojanambu'']]
* ''[[Ayngaran (film)|Ayngaran]]''
* ''[[Kasada Thapara]]


====Original Series====
Sony LIV underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sonyliv.com/|title=SonyLIV|website=Sonyliv.com|access-date=22 July 2022|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006082126/https://www.sonyliv.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since then, Sony LIV provides their original shows in 5–7 languages. Other than Hindi, Sony LIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.
*''[[Avrodh]]''<ref>{{Citation|title=Avrodh The Siege Within Season 1 Review: This series makes for a gripping watch|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/avrodh-the-siege-within/seasonreview/76889922.cms|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>
*''Gullak''<ref>{{Cite news|last=Joshi|first=Namrata|date=2020-04-17|title=Small town swag: Why shows like 'Panchayat', 'Gullak' and 'Hasmukh' are striking a connect with audiences today|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/why-shows-based-on-small-towns-are-gaining-popularity-in-india/article31365003.ece|access-date=2020-11-13|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Suthar|first=Author: Manisha|date=2020-10-16|title=SonyLIV's Gullak to return with season 2|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/sonylivs-gullak-return-season-2/2020/10/16|access-date=2020-11-13|website=IWMBuzz|language=en-US}}</ref>
*''[[Undekhi]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title='Undekhi' is an unending cat-and-mouse game with some thrills and chills|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/undekhi-is-an-unending-cat-and-mouse-game-with-some-thrills-and-chills-111531|access-date=2020-11-13|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Scam 1992]]''<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Sayan|date=2020-10-20|title='Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story' review: A gripping saga, shot artfully|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/scam-1992-the-harshad-mehta-story-review-a-gripping-saga-shot-artfully/article32899568.ece|access-date=2020-11-13|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*''[[JL50]]''<ref name=":0" />
*''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/maharani-teaser-huma-qureshi-leads-subhash-kapoor-political-drama-7266403/|title=Maharani teaser: Huma Qureshi is queen in the making in Subhash Kapoor's political drama|date=9 April 2021}}</ref>  
*''[[Your Honor (web series)|Your Honour]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 28, 2020|first=Shweta|last=Keshri|title=Amit Sadh's Avrodh on Uri surgical strike, Jimmy Sheirgill's Your Honor on OTT soon|url=https://www%20.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/amit-sadh-s-avrodh-on-uri-surgical-strike-jimmy-sheirgill-s-your-honor-on-ott-soon-1682852-2020-05-28|access-date=2020-11-13|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
*''Laghu Shanka''<ref>{{Citation|title=Laghushanka Review: An over-simplistic approach towards a complex problem|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/laghushanka/ottmoviereview/78675368.cms|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>
*''Daan Sthapna''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Daan Sthapana teaser: Devdutt Pattanaik makes digital debut with motivational talk show|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/daan-sthapana-teaser-devdutt-pattanaik-makes-his-digital-debut-with-motivational-talk-show-7042967/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
*''Mahabharat - Ant Ya Aarambh''<ref>{{Cite web|title='Mahabharat - Ant Ya Aarambh': What time does the show release on SonyLIV?|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/mahabharat-ant-ya-aarambh-what-time-does-the-show-release-on-sonyliv.html|access-date=2020-11-13|website=Republic World}}</ref>
*''Shrikant Bashir''
*''Bhajana Batch''
*''project 9191 ''
*''[[Kathmandu Connection]]''
*''[[Chutzpah (web series)|Chutzpah]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Chutzpah looks at internet culture |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/jul/17/chutzpah-looks-at-internet-culture-2331303.html |access-date=4 August 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


===Upcoming Series===
''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'', ''[[Scam 1992]]'', ''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]'', ''[[Avrodh: The Siege Within]]'', ''[[Chutzpah (web series)|Chutzpah]]'', ''[[Undekhi]]'', and ''[[Tanaav]]'' are some of the popular Sony LIV original shows.
*''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Circus OTT]]''
=== Genres ===
 
Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020}}</ref>
== Availability ==
Sony Liv is available in India, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand
 
== Viewership ==
Sony Liv has reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis on its website, app and YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |title=Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model|access-date= 2015-08-31 |date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150903031309/http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |archive-date=3 September 2015}}</ref>


== Platforms ==
== Interface and features ==
=== Livestreaming===
Select ongoing sports and related events to which the network or its partners have acquired rights, are also made available for livestreaming.


Sony LIV also livestreamed its own and partnered TV channels on the platform. As of August 2023, Sony LIV communicated to the subscribers that their Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30th 2023.
===Play Along===
Option to register for and then play certain games is available in the app. This includes games such as ''QOTY'' (QUIZZER OF THE YEAR) and ''KBC'' Play Along.
===Profiles===
Up to 5 user profiles are available each with its own watchlist, play progress and watch history. Optional common PIN protection can be set for 'Adults' profiles. 'Kids' profile can be set without an option of setting any PIN.
== Availability and access ==
Sony LIV is available based on location, subscription, and device hardware & software.
===Locations supported ===
Sony LIV is available in [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[UAE]], [[Qatar]], [[Kuwait]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Oman]], [[Bahrain]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Maldives]], [[Bhutan]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[China]], [[Taiwan]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Philippines]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]], [[Germany]], [[Switzerland]], [[Norway]], [[Netherlands]], [[Spain]], [[France]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Italy]], [[Portugal]], [[Ireland]], [[Austria]], [[Sweden]], [[Belgium]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Greece]], [[Poland]] and [[Canada]]. It's also available in the [[United States]] via [[Sling TV]].
===Subscriptions===
As of August 2023, multiple subscription options are available based on screen size, devices, stream quality and duration.
Apart from full featured 'LIV Premium'; a 'mobile only' subscription option is available.
=== Hardware supported ===
=== Hardware supported ===
List of Sony Liv-ready devices:
List of Sony LIV-ready devices:
* [[Sony]] [[Bravia (brand)|Bravia]] Smart TVs and [[Sony Xperia]] Smartphones
* [[Sony]] [[Bravia (brand)|Bravia]] smart TVs and [[Sony Xperia]] smartphones
*[[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] Smart TVs
* [[Android TV]] devices
 
* [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] smart TVs
* [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] [[Amazon Fire TV|Fire TV]] and [[Fire HD]] devices
* [[Roku]] devices
* [[Apple TV]]
* [[Chromecast]] devices
=== Software supported ===
=== Software supported ===
Supported web browsers by platform:
Supported web browsers by platform:
* KaiOS: Available in JioPhone, installable through Jiostore.
* KaiOS: Available in JioPhone, installable through JioStore.
* [[OS X]]: An Intel-based Mac with OS 10.4.8 or later. Browsers supported are Safari 4 (or higher), Firefox 5 (or higher), and [[Google Chrome]].
* [[OS X]]: An Intel-based or Apple Silicone Mac with OS 10.4.8 or later. Browsers supported are [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] 4 (or higher), [[Firefox]] 5 (or higher) and [[Google Chrome]].
* [[Microsoft Windows]]: [[Windows XP]] Service Pack 2, [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows 7]] running [[Internet Explorer]] 8 (or higher), Firefox 2 (or higher) or [[Google Chrome]] 6 (or higher).
* [[Microsoft Windows]]: [[Windows XP]] Service Pack 2, [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows 7]] running [[Internet Explorer]] 8 (or higher), Firefox 2 (or higher) or [[Google Chrome]] 6 (or higher), and [[Windows 8.1]] through a web browser.
[[Windows 8.1]] through a web browser.
 
===Other software options===
===Other software options===
* [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Version 2.2 and above
* [[Android (operating system)|Android]] version 2.2 and above
* [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], [[iPad]], [[iPhone]], [[iPod Touch]]
* [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], [[iPad]], [[iPhone]] and [[iPod Touch]]
* [[Windows Phone]]
* [[Windows Phone]]
 
== Viewership ==
== SonyLiv security flaw ==
SonyLIV has reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis on its website, app and YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |title=Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model|access-date= 2015-08-31 |date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150903031309/http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |archive-date=3 September 2015}}</ref>
On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher [[Ehraz Ahmed]] discovered a [[Security vulnerability|security flaw]] in the SonyLiv App that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name, and phone number of its registered users.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958|title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|language=en|access-date=2019-12-23}}</ref>
== Sony LIV security flaw ==
 
On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a [[Security vulnerability|security flaw]] in the Sony LIV app, that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name and phone number of its registered users.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958|title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=20 December 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-23}}</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming]]
* [[Culver Max Entertainment]]
* [[Sony Entertainment Television]]
* [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|List of SonyLIV original programming]]
* [[SAB TV]]
* [[ZEE5]]
* [[FunimationNow]]
* [[Crunchyroll]]
* [[Funimation]]
* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Wakanim]]
* [[Crunchyroll]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[VRV (streaming service)|VRV]]
* [[Anime on Demand]]
* [[Crackle (service)|Crackle]]
* [[Hooq]]
* [[Hooq]]
* [[Crackle (service)|Crackle]]
* [[Apple TV+]]
* [[YouTube Premium]]
* [[Tubi]]
* [[Video on demand]]
* [[Digital rights management]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.sonyliv.com}}
*{{official website}}


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Sony Liv
File:Sony LIV2020.png
SonyLIV logo
Screenshot
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Country of originIndia
Area servedIndo-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Canada, and United States (via Sling TV)
OwnerSony
Industry
Products
Services
  • Film production
  • film distribution
  • television production
ParentCulver Max Entertainment
WebsiteSony Liv
RegistrationRequired[lower-alpha 1]
UsersIncrease 32.7 million (paid)[1]
Increase 118 million monthly active users[1]
Launched22 January 2013; 12 years ago (2013-01-22)
Current statusActive

SonyLIV is an over-the-top streaming platform owned by Culver Max Entertainment. SonyLIV was introduced in 2013[2] as the first OTT service in India.[3] As a streaming service, it provides live sports, original titles, other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as Lionsgate and ITV among others. The Sony Liv content library includes films, TV shows, series, and sports.

History[edit]

SonyLIV was launched on 23 January 2013,[4] by Culver Max Entertainment.

LIV Sports[edit]

LIV Sports was launched on 1 June 2014 by Culver Max Entertainment[5] (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.[6] However, this service was integrated into SonyLIV. Since then, LIV Sports has been a part of Sony LIV.

Sony LIV first revamp (2018)[edit]

File:Sony LIV2017.jpg
SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020

Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and Lionsgate entered a multi-year content[7] deal. As part of the deal, Sony LIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium-original series on its platform.

In 2019, Sony LIV started to stream live channels of other networks, including news channels.

Sony LIV second revamp (2020)[edit]

File:Sony LIV2020.png
SonyLIV logo from 2020 to present

Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using AWS Cloud.[8] Sony LIV uses Amazon ElastiCache to support real-time, in-memory caching at scale, Amazon CloudFront as a low-latency content delivery network, and Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as a highly available message queuing service.

In June 2020, Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the second time, and this time they started to stream content from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television Studios, ITV and Reliance Entertainment. Also, SonyLIV started to stream its own original movies and series. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as a producer and distributor for both films and series, offering original programming content through its online library.

SonyLIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on Sling TV, streaming all the shows available in India on the app.[9][10]

On 15 January 2021, WWE Network[11] was launched in India through Sony LIV.

Sony LIV was launched in Canada on 14 October 2021.[12] It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, and Poland.[13]

Content[edit]

Current broadcasting rights[edit]

Past broadcasting rights[edit]

Current content partners[edit]

Overview[edit]

SonyLIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from Culver Max Entertainment's channels including Sony TV, Sony SAB, Sony Aath and Sony Marathi; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.[4]

Since its launch, SonyLIV has streamed live sports events.

It also features content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as Lionsgate and ITV among others.

History[edit]

After Sony Pictures Networks India's acquisition of Ten Sports Network, all TEN Sports live programs became part of its broadcast. Since then, SonyLIV has been streaming WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown and other WWE pay-per-view events, and UFC.

SonyLIV is the first Indian OTT media service platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film – producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled Passengers, starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. The singers for the original soundtrack titled Aadat included Jubin Nautiyal, Shirley Setia and Raftaar. Since then SonyLIV has produced more than 100 songs which are now available on the app, YouTube, JioSaavn and many other online music service platforms worldwide.

Varieties of anime originals from Animax were available on SonyLIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, Animax[16] was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.[17]

SonyLIV also streamed cricket matches played by Pakistan,[18] Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe, and Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Until early 2021, it also streamed the National Basketball Association.

Beginning with the 2022 US Open, Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on SonyLIV.[15]

Sony LIV Originals[edit]

Main article: List of SonyLIV original programming

Sony LIV has streamed a number of original streaming television series. The first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled Kacho Papad Pako Papad[19] and it is streaming since 2017.

Sony LIV underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.[20] Since then, Sony LIV provides their original shows in 5–7 languages. Other than Hindi, Sony LIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.

Rocket Boys, Scam 1992, Maharani, Avrodh: The Siege Within, Chutzpah, Undekhi, and Tanaav are some of the popular Sony LIV original shows.

Genres[edit]

Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.[21]

Interface and features[edit]

Livestreaming[edit]

Select ongoing sports and related events to which the network or its partners have acquired rights, are also made available for livestreaming.

Sony LIV also livestreamed its own and partnered TV channels on the platform. As of August 2023, Sony LIV communicated to the subscribers that their Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30th 2023.

Play Along[edit]

Option to register for and then play certain games is available in the app. This includes games such as QOTY (QUIZZER OF THE YEAR) and KBC Play Along.

Profiles[edit]

Up to 5 user profiles are available each with its own watchlist, play progress and watch history. Optional common PIN protection can be set for 'Adults' profiles. 'Kids' profile can be set without an option of setting any PIN.

Availability and access[edit]

Sony LIV is available based on location, subscription, and device hardware & software.

Locations supported[edit]

Sony LIV is available in India, Pakistan, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Poland and Canada. It's also available in the United States via Sling TV.

Subscriptions[edit]

As of August 2023, multiple subscription options are available based on screen size, devices, stream quality and duration. Apart from full featured 'LIV Premium'; a 'mobile only' subscription option is available.

Hardware supported[edit]

List of Sony LIV-ready devices:

Software supported[edit]

Supported web browsers by platform:

Other software options[edit]

Viewership[edit]

SonyLIV has reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis on its website, app and YouTube channel.[22]

Sony LIV security flaw[edit]

On 20 December 2019, Bengaluru-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a security flaw in the Sony LIV app, that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name and phone number of its registered users.[23]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims". NDTV. 9 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (2013). "Sony Launches Video on Demand". Business Standard India.
  3. ↑ "avatar - Gravatar Profile". En.gravatar.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports". The Hindu Business Line. 2 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application". Indiantvinfo.com. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (1 November 2018). "Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content". economic times.
  8. ↑ "Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS".
  9. ↑ "Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online | Sling TV". Sling.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  10. ↑ Palermo, Philip (31 May 2020). "Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  11. ↑ Dua, Priyanka (16 January 2021). "SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download". Gizbot.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  12. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (14 October 2021). "Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  13. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (18 June 2021). "Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  14. ↑ https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-hangzhou-preview-schedule--how-to-watch-live
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Sony Pictures Networks India to air US Open in India through 2024".
  16. ↑ "Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv". Indian Television Dot Com. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  17. ↑ "Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App". Animenewsnetwork.com. 17 May 2020.
  18. ↑ "Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021". Cricketzine.com. 31 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "2017: The year OTTs went regional in India". Indian Television Dot Com. 4 January 2018.
  20. ↑ "SonyLIV". Sonyliv.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  21. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". sonyliv.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  22. ↑ "Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model". 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 3 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  23. ↑ "SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information". NDTV Gadgets 360. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.

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