JioHotstar Launches in Canada
Canada’s streaming landscape has a massive new contender. JioHotstar, India’s premier entertainment platform, has officially launched in Canada!
The Canadian debut, on September 2, marks the inaugural milestone in the platform’s broader international expansion, which includes the United Kingdom and Singapore. Replacing legacy services, the newly minted app brings JioHotstar’s robust entertainment catalogue, advanced product features, and interactive technology directly to Canadians.
Massive Multilingual Library
Designed to serve as a cultural bridge for Canada’s South Asian diaspora, while appealing to broader global audiences, the platform arrives with a staggering 160,000_ hours of content, spanning more than 12 languages. The multi-genre catalogue features blockbuster films, high-profile originals, reality television, and dedicated family programming. JioStar has also confirmed plans to continuously expand the library by adding over 30,000 hours of fresh content annually.
Launch Highlights and Interactive Features
Moving beyond a traditional content drop, JioHotstar is leaning heavily into real-time engagement with buzzworthy titles.
- The Ultimate Bigg Boss Experience: The mega-hit reality franchise (the Indian version of Big Brother) returns across six regional languages. For the first time ever, Canadian viewers can participate in LIVE voting, alongside access to 24x7 LIVE feeds. Additionally, Bigg Boss (Hindi) – hosted by Salman Khan – will stream seven days ahead of its regular Canadian television broadcast, beginning on September 6.
- New Originals and Blockbuster Films: Subscribers gain immediate access to a fresh wave of original storytelling – including The Court, Ali Baba Aur Chaalis Bhoot, Prince of Mollywood, and Part Timers – alongside major movie titles like Dhurandhar, 12th Fail, Chhichhore, and Kesari Chapter 2.
- Before-TV Access: Viewers can access top-tier programming from popular JioStar television networks like Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, Asianet, and Star Pravah) before “Before-TV” access to hit shows like Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and the aforementioned Bigg Boss (in Hindi).
Flexible Subscription Options
The JioHotstar streaming platform will be accessible online at https://www.hotstar.com/ca/home, as well as the App Store and the Google Play Store across mobile and connected TV devices.
Competitive pricing for Canada includes quarterly plans at $19.99 and annual plans at $49.99. Existing legacy Hotstar subscribers can transition seamlessly without service disruption using their current credentials.
