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- India's go-to home for TV series
Looking to watch Star Plus – the streaming home for local TV series in India – from outside the country?
If you're visiting the US, Canada, UK, Australia or indeed anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock Star Plus and tune in as normal from any location.
Star Plus offers 1,000+ hours of TV shows, including family dramas, romantic serials, and reality shows, completely FREE in India. And since it's available via JioHotstar (for cord-cutters), you also get access to blockbuster films, exclusive Hotstar Originals, as well as live sports.
Although Star Plus (via JioHotstar) is also available in countries like the UK and Canada, the experience there is quite different. Due to licensing and copyright agreements, the international version of the platform does not provide access to live sports. Additionally, none of Star Plus' content is available for free outside India.
If you’re leaving India for work or a vacation, or if you’re an expat living in the UK or elsewhere who still wants to enjoy Star Plus' wide lineup of free content – along with JioHotstar's extensive sports coverage – here’s a full guide to how you can watch Star Plus from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Star Plus in the UK
To begin watching Star Plus, you first need to create an account on JioHotstar. Thankfully, this only takes a matter of seconds, and once you’re signed in you can start enjoying the platform’s large library of free TV shows and movies straight away. Happy days.
Register: Download the JioHotstar app or visit the JioHotstar website, then navigate to “My Space” or “Login.” Enter your mobile number and verify it with the one-time password (OTP) sent to your phone.
And that’s it! You’re all set to start watching Star Plus' free content, which includes thousands of TV episodes across dozens of series. Best of all, no bank details are required to access the free catalog.
However, if live sports are what you’re after – including cricket, badminton, tennis, kabaddi and more – you’ll need to purchase a JioHotstar subscription. Subscriptions can be bought directly through the app or by scanning a QR code displayed on a Smart TV.
Plans currently start at Rs 149 per quarter or Rs 499 per year with ads, while ad-free options cost Rs 299 per month, Rs 499 per quarter, or Rs 1,499 per year.
If you'd like access to all Star channels, consider YuppTV. It's a live TV service, but there's also a wide collection of movies and TV shows available on demand. That said, it doesn't offer Star Plus' content for FREE, like JioHotstar does.
But there’s one catch: you can only access the full Star Plus experience with an Indian IP address. Abroad right now? Here’s how to unblock Star Plus (JioHotstar) from anywhere in the world…
How to watch Star Plus from anywhere
JioHotstar's full catalog (sports included) is only available to watch in India, which means it won't work if you try to stream when overseas on business or vacation. However, you can always download a VPN to overcome these regional restrictions and access Star Plus as normal when you're outside India. You may be surprised how simple it is to do.
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What content does Star Plus have?
Star Plus is one of the oldest entertainment channels in India, launched in 1992, and home to many cult TV shows like Anupama, Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Miley Jab Hum Tum, and Diya Aur Baati Hum.
You’ll also find a collection of all the channel’s new-age TV shows, like Tum Dena Saath Mera, Mr. and Mrs. Parshuram, Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hai, Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Me, and Imli. Watch it all on Star Plus via JioHotstar.
Additionally, JioHotstar also offers thousands of hours of movies and TV shows available on demand. The movie catalog is packed with both new releases and timeless classics. Recent and upcoming titles include films like Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon 2 and Rajasaar, alongside major Hollywood releases such as The Conjuring 4: Last Rites, Superman, Jurassic World, and Bugonia – many of which are available in both English and Hindi.
If you’re in the mood for something more nostalgic, the platform also hosts countless fan favorites. You can revisit modern classics like Rang De Basanti, Fight Club, Inception, Oppenheimer, and Jab We Met, or turn the clock back to the ’80s and ’90s with iconic films like Kaalia, Hum, and Ajnabee.
One of the platform’s biggest draws is its HBO content library, which brings some of the most acclaimed TV series ever made. That includes modern hits like Kate Winslet’s Mare of Easttown, fantasy epics like Game of Thrones and new spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, along with a wide range of other premium international series.
All told, whether you’re after blockbuster movies, daily TV dramas, or prestige global series, JioHotstar’s vast catalog, which includes content from legacy TV channels like Star Plus and Colors, means there’s always something new to watch.
What streaming devices are supported by Star Plus?
Desktop or Laptop Browsers:
Google Chrome v75+
Mozilla Firefox v70
Microsoft Edge v79+
Safari version v11+
* Minimum OS requirement - MacOS 11.0+, Windows 10+
* Please note – Linux OS is not supported
Mobile and tablets:
Android v5.0+ with Widevine L1 certification
iOS v10+
iPad v10+
Living room devices:
Android TVs with TV OS 7.0 or above
Chromecast (Gen 2 onwards, firmware 1.43 & above) and TVs with Chromecast built-in
Apple tvOS 11+ (Gen 4 above)
LG TV (web OS 4.0 or above- not available on TV M3)
Fire TV
Samsung TVs* (2018 models or above with Tizen operating system)
Google Chromecast Gen 2 for casting (Physical devices only)
Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs with VIDAA OS U6 1.2
What sport will be shown live on JioHotstar?
Where do you start? A JioHotstar paid plan unlocks a huge selection of live sports throughout the year, making it one of India’s go-to streaming platforms for sports fans.
Cricket is the biggest draw. Upcoming coverage includes the Indian Premier League (IPL), while the platform also regularly streams Indian national team matches, the Ranji Trophy, and major ICC tournaments such as the recently concluded T20 World Cup and the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. International competitions like the Big Bash League, SA20, and even historic rivalries like The Ashes are also part of the cricket lineup.
Football fans are covered too, with Premier League matches available to stream live. Beyond those two giants, JioHotstar also streams a wide range of other sports, including badminton, kabaddi, hockey, American football, and tennis, with major tournaments such as the US Open and Wimbledon among the highlights.
All in all, it’s a pretty comprehensive sports offering – and exactly what you’d expect from a country where live sport is practically a daily ritual. But note that while all of Star Plus content on JioHotstar is FREE, if you want to watch live sports, it will require a paid subcription.
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