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{{short description|Indian television channel}}
{{Infobox TV channel
{{about|the Hindi television channel|the English-language channel formerly known as Star Plus|Star World|the upcoming streaming service in Latin America|Star+|the European channel formerly known as Star Plus|Utsav Plus}}
| name           = StarPlus
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
| logofile      =
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2020}}
| logosize      =
{{Infobox television channel
| launch_date       = {{Launch date|df=y|1992|2|21}}
| name = Star Plus
| closed_date = {{end date|df=y|2019|01|05}} (USA)
| logo = StarPlus logo.jpg
| owner        = [[Star India]]<br /><small> ([[Fox Networks Group]], distributor outside of India)</small>
| logo_size =  
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[letterbox]]ed [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| logo_caption = Star Plus logo
| slogan         = ''Rishta wahi, baat nayi''
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age |df=y|1991|12|15}}
| country        = [[India]]
| owner = [[The Walt Disney Company (India)]]
| language       = [[Hindi]]
| network = [[Star India]]
| area = India
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />(downscaled to [[letterboxed]] [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| headquarters   = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]
| slogan = ''Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi'' (Same Relationship, New Meaning)
| replaced = Star TV
| type = [[TV channel]]
| sister_channels =[[Star Bharat]]<br/>[[Star Utsav]]<br/>[[Star Utsav Movies]]<br/>[[Star Gold]]<br/>[[Star Gold| Star Gold Select]]<br/>[[Movies OK]]<br/>[[Star Movies]]<br/>[[Star Movies Select HD|Star Movies Select]]<br/>[[Star World India|Star World]]<br/>[[Star World Premiere]]<br/>[[Star Jalsha]]<br/>[[Jalsha Movies|Star Jalsha Movies]]<br/>[[Star Pravah]]<br/>[[Star Maa]]<br/>[[Star maa Movies|Star Maa Movies]]<br/>[[Star Maa|Star Maa Gold]]<br/>[[Star Maa Music]]<br/>[[Star Suvarna]]<br/>[[Suvarna Plus|Star Suvarna Plus]]<br/>[[Star Vijay]]<br/>[[Vijay Super|Star Vijay Super]]<br/>[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]<br/>[[Asianet Plus]]<br/>[[Asianet Movies]]<br/>[[National Geographic India|Nat Geo]]<br/>[[Nat Geo Wild]]<br/>[[Nat Geo People]]<br/>[[Nat Geo Music]]<br/>[[Fox Life India|Fox Life]]<br/>[[Baby TV]]<br/>[[Star Sports]]
| country = India
| web           = [http://www.hotstar.com/channels/starplus StarPlus] on [[Hotstar]]
| language = English (1991-2000)<br />[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| terr_serv_1    = [[Digital terrestrial television]]
(July 2000-present)
| terr_chan_1    = Add channels according to each state in India
| area = International (Except USA, Canada & Europe)
| sat_serv_1     = [[Videocon D2H]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]
| sat_chan_1     = Channel 101 (SD)<br />Channel 902 (HD)
| former_names =  
| sat_serv_2    = [[DSTV]] <small>(Africa)</small>
| replaced_by = [[Utsav Plus]] (Europe)
| sat_chan_2    = channel 453
| sister_channels = Asianet and other Channels
| sat_serv_3    = [[Dish TV]]
| web = [http://www.hotstar.com/channels/star-plus Star Plus] on [[Hotstar|Disney+ hotstar]]
| sat_chan_3    = Channel 113 (SD) <br /> Channel 112 (HD)
| sat_serv_1 = [[Tata Sky]]
| sat_serv_4    = [[Dish Home]] <small>(Nepal)</small>
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 118 [[Standard-definition television|SD]]<br /> Channel 117 [[High-definition television|HD]]
| sat_chan_4    = Channel 201 (SD)<br /> Channel 903 (HD)
Channel 116 [[High-definition television|HD]] (+1 channel) [1 hour behind channel]
| sat_serv_5    = [[StarSat TV]] <small>(South Africa)</small>
| sat_serv_2 = [[Sun Direct]]
| sat_chan_5    = Channel 552
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 306 (SD)<br /> Channel 872 (HD)
| sat_serv_6    = [[Bell TV|Bell Satellite TV]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| sat_serv_3 = Zuku TV (Africa)
| sat_chan_6    = Channel 702
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 901
| sat_serv_7    = [[Dialog TV]] <small>([[Sri Lanka]])</small>
| cable_serv_1 = [[Asianet Digital]] {{small|(India)}}
| sat_chan_7    = Channel 105
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 501 [[Standard-definition television|SD]]<br /> Channel 848 [[High-definition television|HD]]
| sat_serv_8    = [[DirecTV]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_serv_2 = [[Siti Cable]]
| sat_chan_8    = Channel 2001
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 50 (SD)<br />Channel 32 (HD)
| sat_serv_9    = [[Dish Network]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_serv_3 = [[Kerala Vision Digital TV]] {{small|(India)}}
| sat_chan_9    = Channel 696 (SD/HD)
| cable_chan_3 = Channel 201 [[Standard-definition television|SD]]
| sat_serv_10    = CanalSat Maurice <small>([[Mauritius]])</small>
 
| sat_chan_10    = Channel 148
 
| sat_serv_14    = [[OSN]] <small>([[Middle East]] and [[North Africa]])</small>
 
| sat_chan_14    = Channel 275
HD Not Available Now
| sat_serv_15    = [[SKY TV (New Zealand)|SKY TV]] <small>([[New Zealand]])</small>
| online_serv_1 = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| sat_chan_15    = Channel 150
| online_chan_1 = ([[India]] and [[Indonesia]] Only)
| sat_serv_16    = Vision Asia <small>(Australia and [[New Zealand]])</small>
| online_serv_2 = [[Hotstar]]
| sat_chan_16    = Channel 5
| online_chan_2 = ([[Hong Kong]] & [[Singapore]])
| sat_serv_17 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]]<br />(Malaysia)
| sat_chan_17 = Channel 108 (Selection Programs Only)
| sat_serv_19 = [[BiG TV (Indonesia)|BiG TV]]<br />(Indonesia)
| sat_chan_19 = Channel 845
| sat_serv_20 = [[Cable TV Hong Kong]]
| sat_chan_20 = Channel 857
| sat_serv_18 = [[Tata Sky]]  
| sat_chan_18 = Channel 117 (SD)<br />Channel 115 (HD)<br />Channel 116 (HD +1)
| sat_serv_21 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
| sat_chan_21 = Channel 105 (SD)<br />Channel 106 (HD)
| sat_serv_22 = [[Reliance Digital TV]]
| sat_chan_22 = Channel 206 (SD)<br />Channel 230 (HD)
| sat_serv_23 = [[Sun Direct]]  
| sat_chan_23 = Channel 306 (SD)<br />Channel 872 (HD)
| cable_serv_1  = CableAmerica <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_1  = Channel 471
| cable_serv_2  = [[Cincinnati Bell]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_2  = Channel 722
| cable_serv_3  = [[Cogeco|Cogeco Cable]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| cable_chan_3  = Channel 531 (via [[ATN Channel|ATN]])
| cable_serv_4  = [[Cox Communications|Cox Cable]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_4  = Channel 275
| cable_serv_5  = EnTouch <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_5  = Channel 520
| cable_serv_6  = GVTC Cable <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_6  = Channel 799
| cable_serv_7  = [[DEN Networks]]
| cable_chan_7  = Channel 101
| cable_serv_8  = [[Hathway]]
| cable_chan_8  = Channel 1
| cable_serv_9  =[[Asianet Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_9  =Channel 501 (SD)<br />Channel 848 (HD)
| cable_serv_10  = OpenBand <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_10  = Channel 783
| cable_serv_11  = [[RCN Corporation|RCN]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_11  = Channel 481
| cable_serv_12  = [[Rogers Cable]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| cable_chan_12  = Channel 831
| cable_serv_13  = San Bruno Cable <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_13  = Channel 233
| cable_serv_14  = [[Shaw Communications|Shaw Cable]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| cable_chan_14  = Channel 530
| cable_serv_15  = [[SkyCable]]/[[Destiny Cable]]<small>([[Philippines]])</small>
| cable_chan_15  = Channel 128 (Digital)
| cable_serv_16  = [[StarHub TV]] <small>([[Singapore]])</small>
| cable_chan_16  = Channel 126
| cable_serv_17  = [[Spectrum (cable service)|Spectrum]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_17  = Channel 1553
| cable_serv_18  = [[First Media]] <small>(Indonesia)</small>
| cable_chan_18  = Channel 171
| cable_serv_19  = [[Cablelink]] <small>(Philippines)</small>
| cable_chan_19  = Channel 246 (Digital)
| cable_serv_20  = [[Ziggo]] <small>(Netherlands)</small>
| cable_chan_20  = Channel 760
| cable_serv_21  = [[Cablevision|Optimum]] <small>(USA)</small>
| cable_chan_21  = Channel 1174
| cable_serv_22  = [[Sreedevi digital]]
| cable_chan_22  = Channel 201
| iptv_serv_1    = [[AT&T U-verse]] <small>(USA)</small>
| iptv_chan_1    = Channel 3706
| iptv_serv_2    = [[Bell Fibe TV]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| iptv_chan_2    = Channel 811
| iptv_serv_3    = [[Telus TV|Optik TV]] <small>(Canada)</small>
| iptv_chan_3    = Channel 520
| iptv_serv_4    = [[Verizon FiOS]] <small>(USA)</small>
| iptv_chan_4    = Channel 1751
| iptv_serv_5    = [[Singtel TV]]  ([[Singapore]])
| iptv_chan_5    = Channel 656
| iptv_serv_6    = [[My.T]] ([[Mauritius]])
| iptv_chan_6    = Channel 34
| iptv_serv_7    = [[PEO TV]] <small>([[Sri Lanka]])</small>
| iptv_chan_7    = Channel 88
| iptv_serv_8    = [[Now TV (Hong Kong TV channel)|Now TV]] <small>([[Hong Kong]])</small>
| iptv_chan_8    = Channel 794
| iptv_serv_9    = [[:zh:澳門有線電視|Macau Cable TV]] ([[Macau]])
| iptv_chan_9    = Channel 524
}}
}}


'''StarPlus''' is an [[India]]n [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Star India]]. The network's programming includes [[Soap opera|family dramas]], comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and [[television film]]s. It is also distributed internationally by [[Fox Networks Group]], subsidiary of [[21st Century Fox]].
'''StarPlus''' is an Indian [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Star India]], a wholly owned subsidiary of [[The Walt Disney Company India]]. The network's programming consists of [[Soap opera|family dramas]], comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and [[television film]]s.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Description about the Channel Star Plus|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Star-Plus|website=Times Of India}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
It was first launched on 21 February 1992. It was an English-language television channel showing international [[Television program|TV shows]] from the U.S., the UK and Australia, with [[Zee TV]] being the Hindi-language counterpart.<ref name="WSJ 2001">{{cite news|last=Flegg|first=Michael|title=India's Star TV Leaps to Top Spot Due to Game Shows, Soap Operas|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1000058525375899610|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010919222951/http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB1000058525375899610.html|archivedate=19 September 2001|date=10 September 2001}}</ref> After Star ended its relationship with [[Zee TV]], Star Plus was turned into a Hindi-language channel. [[Star World India|Star World]] became the network's English-language [[counterpart]] channel.
When it was first launched on 15 December 1991,<ref name=":0" /> StarPlus was an English language entertainment television channel broadcasting international television shows from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with [[Zee TV]] being the Hindi-language counterpart.<ref name="WSJ 2001">{{cite news|last=Flegg|first=Michael|title=India's Star TV Leaps to Top Spot Due to Game Shows, Soap Operas|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1000058525375899610|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010919222951/http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB1000058525375899610.html|archive-date=19 September 2001|date=10 September 2001}}</ref>
 
On 1 July 2000, after Star ended its relationship with Zee TV, StarPlus was transformed completely into a Hindi-language channel (from 1997 to June 2000, StarPlus was a bilingual TV channel consisting of Hindi and English programmes),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/cover/2019/12/20/see-change.html|title=See Change|website=The Week}}</ref> with [[Star World India|Star World]] becoming the network's English-language counterpart channel<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.equitymaster.com/detail.asp?date=10/01/1999&story=7&title=Zee-Life-after-Star-and-vice-versa|title=Zee: Life after Star, and vice-versa|website=Equity Master}}</ref> and the company's CEO [[Sameer Nair]] and programming chief [[Tarun Katial]] introduced a number of new shows, which helped solidify the channel's position as the leader in the Hindi-language television broadcasting area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sameer Nair: The creative strategist|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/3cduJwWSAIZw9dTNwPqIvM/Sameer-Nair-The-creative-strategist.html|website=Live Mint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/DY6tYikVelf4mtIywJh6eN/There-and-back-again-Subhash-Chandra-and-the-Zee-TV-story.html|title=There and back again: Subhash Chandra and the Zee TV story|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History Star Plus Global|url=https://yehrishtakyakehlataserial.com/|access-date=6 July 2015|publisher=Star Plus Global}}</ref>
 
The channel launched in the United States in November 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140103005517/en/YuppTV-Launches-Star-Life-Channels-USA|title=YuppTV Launches Star Plus and Life OK Channels in USA|website=Business Wire}}</ref>
 
The channel's high-definition feed was launched on 15 April 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-tv-india-launches-five-179068|title=Star TV India Launches Five HD Channels|website=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> It carries the same schedule as the SD feed, but with different commercials. StarPlus HD was set to launch in both the United Kingdom and Ireland by the end of 2011,<ref>Star Plus UK to launch HD Channel – http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2011/02/exclusive_star_5.php</ref> but it was delayed until 5 July 2012.<ref>Star Plus HD UK date confirmed – http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/star-plus-hd-to-launch-in-july-in-uk</ref>


In 2000, the company's CEO [[Sameer Nair]] and programming chief Tarun Katial introduced a number of new shows. It helped to solidify the channel's position as the leader in the Hindi-language television broadcasting area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starplusglobal.com/history/|title=History Star Plus Global|publisher=Star Plus Global|accessdate=6 July 2015}}</ref>
On 6 October 2017, Canada's [[ATN Channel]] lost rights to Star programming, with viewers directed to the new streaming service [[Hotstar]], which was recently introduced in the Canadian market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asiantelevision.com/news-detail.php?id_news=188|title=&TV replace Star Plus to be part of the ATN HD channel|website=Asian Television}}</ref>
 
On 4 January 2019, Star similarly shut down its linear channels in the United States, in favour of the Hotstar service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/starting-january-5-star-indias-tv-channels-will-be-streaming-only-on-hotstar-in-the-us-300768516.html|title=Starting January 5, STAR India's TV Channels will be streaming ONLY on Hotstar in the US|website=PR Newswire}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/star-tv-ceases-television-operations-in-usa/|title=Star TV to shutdown television operations in USA|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=7 December 2018|work=BizAsia|access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref>
 
===Rebranding===
On 1 July 2001, the logo transformed yellow to blue and white, now cutting star.
 
On 14 June 2010, it underwent a rebranding along with a change from the blue rectangular logo to a ruby red star with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/lpi96EJoZvLG4Foxaj1ZaO/Star-Plus-to-sport-new-logo-tagline-in-battle-for-top-slot.html|title=Star Plus to sport new logo, tagline in battle for top slot|website=Live Mint}}</ref>
 
On 7 November 2016, it underwent a rebranding with the tagline "Nayi Soch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/how-an-ad-campaign-challenged-stereotypes-and-affected-a-cultural-shift-118120501236_1.html|title=How an ad campaign 'challenged stereotypes' and affected a 'cultural shift'|website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>
 
On 27 May 2018, it underwent a rebranding with [[Alia Bhatt]] as the face of the campaign with the red crystal star with gold swoosh along with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi" and signature song composed by [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/alia-bhatt-ar-rahman-star-plus-new-song-look-video-5193958/|title=Alia Bhatt becomes fresh face of Star Plus new look|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
 
On 30 December 2020, Disney announced that the Star branding would be replaced with Utsav from 22 January 2021. On 22 January 2021, StarPlus became [[Utsav Plus]], and this change is currently effective in parts of Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/disney-renaming-star-channels-in-the-netherlands/|title=Disney Renaming Star Channels In The Netherlands &#124; What's On Disney Plus|date=30 December 2020}}</ref>
 
==Reception==
In the early 2000s, StarPlus was at third position in terms of revenue and viewership after Zee TV and [[Sony Entertainment Television]] while none of the series were in top 10.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Kaun Banega Crorepati mesmerises people as Star TV bets Rs 75 crore on Amitabh Bachchan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20000717-kaun-banega-crorepati-mesmerises-people-as-star-tv-bets-rs-75-crore-on-amitabh-bachchan-779071-1999-11-30|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> With the launch of Indian Hindi version of ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]'', hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the series became an instant hit becoming number one show followed by the launch of ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'', in the same day which became second most watched after it which soon beat the latter to number one position while StarPlus soon became the most watched channel.<ref name=":3" /> This followed ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]'' in October 2000 and later ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagi Kay]]'' a year after it and many more produced under [[Balaji Telefilms]] which made StarPlus to achieve the highest viewership during that time making the channel at no.1 position since.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/jU43xjDdcaum76IzPAwKYJ/Star-likely-to-divest-its-259-stake-in-Balaji-Telefilms.html|title=Star likely to divest its 25.9% stake in Balaji Telefilms|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/management/sony-does-a-star-plus-109060100035_1.html|title=Sony does a Star Plus|website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> Most of the series (80-90%) aired in the channel during that period were produced by Balaji Telefilms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/star-balaji-rediscover-their-love-110062700048_1.html|title=STAR, Balaji rediscover their love|website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref> 70% of the revenue for the production house was obtained from Star then.<ref name=":1" />
 
After 2006, their top rated shows started to decline in viewership and were axed one by one by the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/20050606-with-falling-trps-channel-share-pricey-actors-entertainment-television-faces-the-heat-787640-2005-06-06|title=With falling TRPs, channel share, pricey actors, entertainment television faces the heat|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Money/bEGRfOdawl68PD8xtITrpL/Balaji-Telefilms-stock-surges-20-after-stake-sale-by-Star-M.html|title=Star India sells 26% stake in Balaji Telefilms for 108 crore|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref> However, during 2008, differences arouse between [[Star India]] and Balaji due to termination of their serials over declining ratings, cancellation of joint venture for regional content in South India and as a result the agreement of Balaji buying Star's stake was terminated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/money/2008/sep/23tv.htm|title=Balaji, Star TV at war!|website=[[Rediff]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/1p0ChRJEpwbp73QY5pWo1O/Star-Balaji-have-finally-parted-ways.html|title=Star, Balaji have finally parted ways|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref> Both suffered some downfall after it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/balaji-telefilms-falls-13-star-unit-terminates-tv-serial/articleshow/3617756.cms?from=mdr|title=Balaji Telefilms falls 13% Star unit terminates TV serial|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> However, after two years, they patched up and ''[[Tere Liye (TV series)|Tere Liye]]'' was the show produced after it in 2010.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/the-return-of-ekta/100775|title=The return of Ekta|website=[[Fortune India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-tv-ekta-kapoor-on-tere-liye/20100611.htm|title=The latest offering from TV's soap queen|website=[[Rediff]]}}</ref> During the slight downfall in viewership in the end of the 2000s the no.1 position dominated by it for nine years continuously was beaten by the rival channel [[Colors TV]] in April 2009 for the first time pushing it to second position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/D4oazeNK1AQE29t93qln6L/Colors-beats-Star-Plus-with-highest-viewership.html|title=Colors beats Star Plus with highest viewership|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/star-attraction/627541/|title=Star attraction|website=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/aEhQWCQ8zoLPQbKrzuGo5N/Success-Strategy--Colors-making-a-mark-with-content.html|title=Success Strategy{{!}} Colors: making a mark with content|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref> During last week of May 2009, it was beaten by Zee TV for the first time in nine years, pushing it to third position and only [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai|''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'']] has maintained its ratings among Top 10.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee overtakes Star first time in 10 years|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/i2E6Yc1DbYbcNj61fUS88L/Zee-overtakes-Star-first-time-in-10-years.html|website=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref>
 
In week 12 while it dropped to fifth position in Hindi GEC while overall at sixth position in India, the following week the channel did not even feature in top ten Indian channels owing [[COVID-19 pandemic|Covid-19 pandemic]] when production and new episodes broadcast were halted and reruns began.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BARC week 12: colors grabs second position on pay platform and urban market|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-12-colors-grabs-second-position-on-pay-platform-and-urban-market-200404|url-status=live|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ramayan Re-Telecasting Helps Doordarshan To Claim Top Spot In Trp|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/tv/news/ramayan-re-telecasting-helps-doordarshan-to-claim-top-spot-in-trp/articleshow/75072002.cms|url-status=live|website=The Times of India}}</ref> However in week 15 it returned to the top ten.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ramayan, Doordarshan Miles Ahead In TV Ratings; Mahabharat 2nd-most Watched; See Figures|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/television-news/ramayan-mahabharat-doordarshan-watch-episode-time-trp-barc-ratings-wat.html|url-status=live|website=Republic World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Larger networks takeover free Across Genres list as Star Utsav tops All Platforms|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/larger-networks-takeover-free-across-genres-list-as-star-utsav-tops-all-platforms-200715|url-status=live|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by StarPlus}}
{{main|List of programmes broadcast by StarPlus}}
 
===Programming block===
On 3 April 2017, it brought back its afternoon programming which was shut down eight years ago with the launch of 4 new soap operas from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (IST).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/star-plus-to-reboot-afternoon-slot-with-4-new-shows/articleshow/57378471.cms?from=mdr|title=Star Plus to reboot afternoon slot with 4 new shows|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2017 a year of rebranding and extending time slots for Hindi GECs|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-a-year-of-rebranding-and-extending-time-slots-for-hindi-gecs-180109|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref> It was later extended up to 3:00 pm with ''[[Love Ka Hai Intezaar]]'' in May 2017 but was again made 2 hours from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm as the soap ''[[Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji|Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji]]'' was shifted to prime time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/star-dopahar-back-to-airing-2-hours-of-content-dhhai-kilo-prem-and-love-ka-hai-intezaar-get-new-time-slots-4747772/|title=Star Dopahar back to airing 2 hours of content, Dhhai Kilo Prem and Love Ka Hai Intezaar get new time slots|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Due to low ratings than expected, it was cancelled by the channel on 30 September in the same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/star-dopahar-to-call-it-a-day-all-shows-to-end-on-september-30-tv-news-4834240/|title=Star Dopahar to call it a day, all shows to end on September 30|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> It was during that year, StarPlus which always remained in top three was positioned at seventh place in top 10 Indian GEC channels (urban+rural) and with fourth position in Hindi GEC channels, which is the first time it had a decline this much.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/changes-in-the-air-star-plus-falls-to-no-4-in-hindi-gec/articleshow/61211268.cms?from=mdr|title=Change's in the air, Star Plus falls to No. 4 in Hindi GEC|website=The Economic Times}}</ref>


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This article is about the Hindi television channel. For the English-language channel formerly known as Star Plus, see Star World. For the upcoming streaming service in Latin America, see Star+. For the European channel formerly known as Star Plus, see Utsav Plus.

Star Plus
File:StarPlus logo.jpg
Star Plus logo
TypeTV channel
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaInternational (Except USA, Canada & Europe)
NetworkStar India
SloganRishta Wahi, Baat Nayi (Same Relationship, New Meaning)
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra
Programming
Language(s)English (1991-2000)
Hindi (July 2000-present)
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company (India)
Sister channelsAsianet and other Channels
History
Launched15 December 1991; 34 years ago (1991-12-15)
Replaced byUtsav Plus (Europe)
Links
WebsiteStar Plus on Disney+ hotstar
Availability
Cable
Asianet Digital (India)Channel 501 SD
Channel 848 HD
Siti CableChannel 50 (SD)
Channel 32 (HD)
Kerala Vision Digital TV (India)Channel 201 SD


HD Not Available Now
Satellite
Tata SkyChannel 118 SD
Channel 117 HD Channel 116 HD (+1 channel) [1 hour behind channel]
Sun DirectChannel 306 (SD)
Channel 872 (HD)
Zuku TV (Africa)Channel 901
Streaming media
Disney+ Hotstar(India and Indonesia Only)
Hotstar(Hong Kong & Singapore)

StarPlus is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel owned by Star India, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.[1]

History

When it was first launched on 15 December 1991,[1] StarPlus was an English language entertainment television channel broadcasting international television shows from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with Zee TV being the Hindi-language counterpart.[2]

On 1 July 2000, after Star ended its relationship with Zee TV, StarPlus was transformed completely into a Hindi-language channel (from 1997 to June 2000, StarPlus was a bilingual TV channel consisting of Hindi and English programmes),[3] with Star World becoming the network's English-language counterpart channel[4] and the company's CEO Sameer Nair and programming chief Tarun Katial introduced a number of new shows, which helped solidify the channel's position as the leader in the Hindi-language television broadcasting area.[5][6][7]

The channel launched in the United States in November 2004.[8]

The channel's high-definition feed was launched on 15 April 2011.[9] It carries the same schedule as the SD feed, but with different commercials. StarPlus HD was set to launch in both the United Kingdom and Ireland by the end of 2011,[10] but it was delayed until 5 July 2012.[11]

On 6 October 2017, Canada's ATN Channel lost rights to Star programming, with viewers directed to the new streaming service Hotstar, which was recently introduced in the Canadian market.[12]

On 4 January 2019, Star similarly shut down its linear channels in the United States, in favour of the Hotstar service.[13][14]

Rebranding

On 1 July 2001, the logo transformed yellow to blue and white, now cutting star.

On 14 June 2010, it underwent a rebranding along with a change from the blue rectangular logo to a ruby red star with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi".[15]

On 7 November 2016, it underwent a rebranding with the tagline "Nayi Soch".[16]

On 27 May 2018, it underwent a rebranding with Alia Bhatt as the face of the campaign with the red crystal star with gold swoosh along with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi" and signature song composed by A. R. Rahman.[17]

On 30 December 2020, Disney announced that the Star branding would be replaced with Utsav from 22 January 2021. On 22 January 2021, StarPlus became Utsav Plus, and this change is currently effective in parts of Europe.[18]

Reception

In the early 2000s, StarPlus was at third position in terms of revenue and viewership after Zee TV and Sony Entertainment Television while none of the series were in top 10.[19] With the launch of Indian Hindi version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the series became an instant hit becoming number one show followed by the launch of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, in the same day which became second most watched after it which soon beat the latter to number one position while StarPlus soon became the most watched channel.[19] This followed Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii in October 2000 and later Kasautii Zindagi Kay a year after it and many more produced under Balaji Telefilms which made StarPlus to achieve the highest viewership during that time making the channel at no.1 position since.[20][21] Most of the series (80-90%) aired in the channel during that period were produced by Balaji Telefilms.[22] 70% of the revenue for the production house was obtained from Star then.[20]

After 2006, their top rated shows started to decline in viewership and were axed one by one by the channel.[23][24] However, during 2008, differences arouse between Star India and Balaji due to termination of their serials over declining ratings, cancellation of joint venture for regional content in South India and as a result the agreement of Balaji buying Star's stake was terminated.[25][26] Both suffered some downfall after it.[27] However, after two years, they patched up and Tere Liye was the show produced after it in 2010.[28][29] During the slight downfall in viewership in the end of the 2000s the no.1 position dominated by it for nine years continuously was beaten by the rival channel Colors TV in April 2009 for the first time pushing it to second position.[30][31][32] During last week of May 2009, it was beaten by Zee TV for the first time in nine years, pushing it to third position and only Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has maintained its ratings among Top 10.[33]

In week 12 while it dropped to fifth position in Hindi GEC while overall at sixth position in India, the following week the channel did not even feature in top ten Indian channels owing Covid-19 pandemic when production and new episodes broadcast were halted and reruns began.[34][35] However in week 15 it returned to the top ten.[36][37]

Programming

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by StarPlus

Programming block

On 3 April 2017, it brought back its afternoon programming which was shut down eight years ago with the launch of 4 new soap operas from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (IST).[38][39] It was later extended up to 3:00 pm with Love Ka Hai Intezaar in May 2017 but was again made 2 hours from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm as the soap Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji was shifted to prime time.[40] Due to low ratings than expected, it was cancelled by the channel on 30 September in the same year.[41] It was during that year, StarPlus which always remained in top three was positioned at seventh place in top 10 Indian GEC channels (urban+rural) and with fourth position in Hindi GEC channels, which is the first time it had a decline this much.[42]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Description about the Channel Star Plus". Times Of India.
  2. ↑ Flegg, Michael (10 September 2001). "India's Star TV Leaps to Top Spot Due to Game Shows, Soap Operas". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 19 September 2001.
  3. ↑ "See Change". The Week.
  4. ↑ "Zee: Life after Star, and vice-versa". Equity Master.
  5. ↑ "Sameer Nair: The creative strategist". Live Mint.
  6. ↑ "There and back again: Subhash Chandra and the Zee TV story". Live Mint.
  7. ↑ "History Star Plus Global". Star Plus Global. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "YuppTV Launches Star Plus and Life OK Channels in USA". Business Wire.
  9. ↑ "Star TV India Launches Five HD Channels". Hollywood Reporter.
  10. ↑ Star Plus UK to launch HD Channel – http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2011/02/exclusive_star_5.php
  11. ↑ Star Plus HD UK date confirmed – http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/star-plus-hd-to-launch-in-july-in-uk
  12. ↑ "&TV replace Star Plus to be part of the ATN HD channel". Asian Television.
  13. ↑ "Starting January 5, STAR India's TV Channels will be streaming ONLY on Hotstar in the US". PR Newswire.
  14. ↑ Baddhan, Raj (7 December 2018). "Star TV to shutdown television operations in USA". BizAsia. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  15. ↑ "Star Plus to sport new logo, tagline in battle for top slot". Live Mint.
  16. ↑ "How an ad campaign 'challenged stereotypes' and affected a 'cultural shift'". Business Standard.
  17. ↑ "Alia Bhatt becomes fresh face of Star Plus new look". The Indian Express.
  18. ↑ "Disney Renaming Star Channels In The Netherlands | What's On Disney Plus". 30 December 2020.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Kaun Banega Crorepati mesmerises people as Star TV bets Rs 75 crore on Amitabh Bachchan". India Today.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Star likely to divest its 25.9% stake in Balaji Telefilms". Live Mint.
  21. ↑ "Sony does a Star Plus". Business Standard.
  22. ↑ "STAR, Balaji rediscover their love". Business Standard.
  23. ↑ "With falling TRPs, channel share, pricey actors, entertainment television faces the heat". India Today.
  24. ↑ "Star India sells 26% stake in Balaji Telefilms for 108 crore". Live Mint.
  25. ↑ "Balaji, Star TV at war!". Rediff.
  26. ↑ "Star, Balaji have finally parted ways". Live Mint.
  27. ↑ "Balaji Telefilms falls 13% Star unit terminates TV serial" – via The Economic Times.
  28. ↑ "The return of Ekta". Fortune India.
  29. ↑ "The latest offering from TV's soap queen". Rediff.
  30. ↑ "Colors beats Star Plus with highest viewership". Live Mint.
  31. ↑ "Star attraction". The Financial Express.
  32. ↑ "Success Strategy| Colors: making a mark with content". Live Mint.
  33. ↑ "Zee overtakes Star first time in 10 years". Live Mint.
  34. ↑ "BARC week 12: colors grabs second position on pay platform and urban market". Indian Television dot com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  35. ↑ "Ramayan Re-Telecasting Helps Doordarshan To Claim Top Spot In Trp". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  36. ↑ "Ramayan, Doordarshan Miles Ahead In TV Ratings; Mahabharat 2nd-most Watched; See Figures". Republic World.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  37. ↑ "Larger networks takeover free Across Genres list as Star Utsav tops All Platforms". Indian Television dot com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  38. ↑ "Star Plus to reboot afternoon slot with 4 new shows". The Economic Times.
  39. ↑ "2017 a year of rebranding and extending time slots for Hindi GECs". Indian Television dot com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  40. ↑ "Star Dopahar back to airing 2 hours of content, Dhhai Kilo Prem and Love Ka Hai Intezaar get new time slots". The Indian Express.
  41. ↑ "Star Dopahar to call it a day, all shows to end on September 30". The Indian Express.
  42. ↑ "Change's in the air, Star Plus falls to No. 4 in Hindi GEC". The Economic Times.

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