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Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head – Marketing, DishTV & WATCHO, Dish TV India Ltd
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WATCHO Continues to grow stronger Surpasses 25 million subscribers milestone

Apr 8, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Corporate Head – Marketing, #Dish TV India Ltd, #DishTV& WATCHO, #Mr. Sukhpreet Singh

New Delhi, 08th April 21: Building on the vision to provide snackable and on-the-go entertainment to its customers, Watcho, Dish TV India’s OTT platform today announced that it has surpassed 25 million subscribers. Since its launch, Watcho has become a one-stop destination for new-age entertainment and has been witnessing consistent growth with its unique short-format content.

Focused on this task of delivering snackable content, Watcho has brought a unique assortment of delectable content such as Sarhad, The Jail Plan, Jaalsaazi, 4 Thieves, Love Crisis and Ardhsatya. The platform boasts of 50 original web-shows, 115 Live TV channels and 800+ hours of engaging content across diverse genres. Furthermore, with the launch of original shows across different languages like Hindi, Kannada and Telugu and original influencer shows such as Look I Can Cook, Bikharehain Alfaaz, etc., viewers across the country and across segments can enjoy their favorite content.

Commenting on the achievement of the new milestone, Mr. Anil Dua, Executive Director & Group CEO, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “We are elated to achieve this 25 million milestone and are proud of having created a strong resonance with our viewers in such a short span of time. At Dish TV India, it has always been our endeavor to meet the entertainment needs of all our subscribers all the time. Watcho, is a step in this direction that delivers a seamless streaming entertainment experience to our subscribers through its advanced technology and diverse content. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our subscribers for loving our platform and congratulate our young watcho team for having created this bond with them.”

Sharing the optimism Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head – Marketing, DishTV& WATCHO, Dish TV India Ltd, added, “Watcho has been growing consistently since its launch. What sets us apart is the fact that Watcho has always aimed at delivering a versatile content portfolio to its subscribers. We are confident that our subscribers are in for a thrilling ride as we continue to introduce interesting snackable content and an integrated content viewing experience across screens.”

Watcho not only has this unique content on its platform but also provides several engagement properties. Watcho has recently launched WatchoAurJeeto to give users an opportunity to engage with the platform daily. It has also launched Watcho Swag that lets users showcase their talent on this novel platform. Watcho is available across screens (Android & iOS devices, Dish SMRT devices, D2H Magic devices, and Fire TV Stick), and also on www.watcho.com.

Dish TV India adds EPIC ON app on its DishSMRT Hub & d2h Stream Android boxes
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Dish TV India’s OTT App WATCHO is set to enthrall its viewers with its new series ‘The Jail Plan’

Jan 2, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Corporate Head – Marketing, #Dish TV India Ltd, #DishTV&Watcho, #Mr. Sukhpreet Singh

In line with its track record of providing unique and engaging content to its viewers, Dish TV India Limited, India’s leading DTH Company announced the launch of its new web series ‘The Jail Plan’ on its OTT platform ‘Watcho’. This is the country’s first-ever prison break story with women in the lead. Conceptualized by Anil Anand &Harkirat and produced by FilmyCurry Pvt. Ltd., the web series is full of twists, grey characters, and unpredictable scenarios.

‘The Jail Plan’ is an interesting and emotional exploration of what is often the worst and the best day for an inmate and how being in jail can change a person. The series is a gritty take on life in a maximum-security prison for women, unlike the dark and dingy jails showcased in movies so far. The story takes a new turn once jail authorities get to know about the prisoners’ escape plan. The series features multi-talented actors like SaadhikaSyal, LavinaKhanchandani, Stuti Tiwari, Anshu Sachdeva, Padam Sandhu, Rajshree Thakkar, and Satish Vaghela.

Commenting on the launch of the new series, Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head – Marketing, DishTV&Watcho, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “At Watcho, we have always been at the forefront of providing diverse entertainment for our young audience and roll out shows that offer unique new age content across genres in multiple categories. We are really excited and glad to announce the launch of India’s first-ever prison break story with women in the lead, ‘The Jail Plan’ on our OTT platform. With the launch of this new series, we further demonstrate our commitment sustaining and to scaling up the quality of the original content on our platform.”

Bringing in a unique assortment of snackable content cutting across all genres, Watcho offers many original shows including web series like JaalSaazi, Titli-Current Maarti Hai, Its my pleasure, 4 Thieves, Love Crisis, Ardhsatya, Mortuary, Chhoriyan, RakhtaChandana, and original influencer shows like Look I Can Cook, BikharehainAlfaaz, etc. to name a few. Available across screens (Android & iOS devices, Dish SMRT devices, D2H Magic devices, and Fire TV Stick) and at www.watcho.com, Watcho presently provides over 35 plus original shows in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu regional languages.

Dish TV India adds EPIC ON app on its DishSMRT Hub & d2h Stream Android boxes
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Dish TV India adds EPIC ON app on its DishSMRT Hub & d2h Stream Android boxes

Dec 8, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Anil Dua, #Dish TV India Ltd, #EPIC ON;, #Sourjya Mohanty

New Delhi: Dish TV India Limited, India’s leading DTH Company, announced the addition of EPIC ON, a premium OTT platform by IN10 Media Network, on its DishSMRT Hub and d2h Stream Android set-top box. DishTV & D2H users can now access EPIC ON’s massive content library including, over 2000 hours of factual & fictional series, movies, talks, and documentaries through their android set-top boxes – DishSMRT Hub & D2H Stream, respectively.

This partnership will enable Dish TV customers to have access to EPIC ON’s engaging short-format content especially customized for digital audiences. DishTV and D2H users will now be able to stream an exciting slate of 5000 hours of inspiring and entertaining podcasts, 1000-plus casual multiplayer and interactive games, along with E-sports and over 1000 E-books for bibliophiles.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Anil Dua, Executive Director & Group CEO, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “We have been continuously working on expanding our content basket based on the tastes and preferences of our subscribers. Our partnership with EPIC ON is another step in the same direction, making it easy for our Android box users to access their vast content library including, short-form versions of its flagship and popular TV shows. At Dish TV India, we strive to bring the best for our customers with all our associations as well as through exclusive content, taking the entertainment quotient higher each time.”

Talking about the partnership, Sourjya Mohanty, Chief Operating Officer – EPIC ON, said, “While Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences are getting used to consuming OTT content, a strategic partnership with Dish TV would help us in accelerating our national presence through its strong distribution network across India. We are delighted to associate with Dish TV for this exciting offering and believe that this opportunity would help further ease the content consumption experience of our users. With our recent launch, we are devoted to the idea of an India-centric OTT platform and are exploring every opportunity that helps us to reach our audience more effectively.”

In addition to EPIC ON, the Android box offers a host of features including, built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast, Google Play, and access to all popular featured OTT platforms like Watcho, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Voot, Eros Now, ALT Balaji, and many more. Coupled with the ease of using voice commands via Google Assistant, the Android-based set-top box is compatible with any television set. ‘Dish SMRT Hub’ and ‘d2h stream’ are internet-enabled Android-based HD Set Top Box, available for INR 3,999 for new subscribers & INR 2,499 for existing subscribers.

 

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In an Industry first, Dish TV India introduces ‘Korean Drama Active’ service for its DishTV and D2H users

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #‘Korean Drama Active’ service. Available on DishTV & D2H platforms, #Corporate Head – Marketing, #D2H, #Dish TV India Limited, #Dish TV India Ltd, #India’s leading DTH Company, #industry-first initiative, #Mr. Sugato Banerji

New Delhi, 5th August 2020: Dish TV India Limited, India’s leading DTH Company, in an industry-first initiative, today announced the launch of ‘Korean Drama Active’ service. Available on DishTV & D2H platforms, users will now have access to premium Korean drama content dubbed in the Hindi language. With more than 300 hours of content already available and more on the way, subscribers of the two brands, DishTV and D2H have the best of Korean drama across all genres- suspense, drama, comedy, love, family, action, and mystery. The program line up also includes popular K Pop Music and dance performances interspersed between the main programmes.

Commenting on the launch of new active service, Mr. Sugato Banerji, Corporate Head- Marketing, D2H, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “As a part of the continuous monitoring of consumer preferences, we observed a surge in the content of Korean origin in online consumption. This became the basis of bringing Korean Drama Active to our two DTH platforms, an industry first! We are extremely confident our subscribers across the country will find the wholesome Korean Drama content enthralling and entertaining for the entire family. This launch reaffirms our commitment to bringing the most suitable content with high appeal for our subscribers.”

Subscribers can avail free service for the first 15 days, as part of the company’s launch offer. ‘Korean Drama Active’ service will be available on channel no. 136 on DishTV and D2H at a nominal subscription price of INR 47+ taxes per month post applicable free preview period.