TopTV launches new Indian bouquet – free to all until December

TopTV today announced the arrival of TOP STAR, a new bouquet that will feature programming from India for Tamil and Hindi viewers.

Launching on 1 November, TOP STAR will consist of four new channels in the South African market. Star Plus (a Hindi general entertainment channel), Star Gold (the best Bollywood movies), Star Vijay (a Tamil general entertainment channel) as well as Channel [V] (a music channel).

Ian Woodrow, General Manager of Channels says “We are very excited to be able to introduce India’s most popular channels to our platform.” He adds, “This is a huge coup for us in terms of the varied, innovative and engaging programming these channels will bring to the TopTV subscriber.”

From 1 November until the end of December the new bouquet will be free for all Top-TV subscribers. As from 1 January 2011, the entire bouquet will be available at R60 per month.

Star Plus is Asia’s number one Hindi general entertainment channel. The channel has re-defined the entire Hindi TV landscape and is the undisputed leader in Hindi entertainment.  It is a jewel in the crown of the Star Network, and has an enthralling mix of family dramas, mythological epics, ground-breaking reality shows and hilarious comedy sketches. Star Plus will carry English sub-titles on all programmes.

Star Gold is India’s leading Bollywood movie channel, it brings a unique cinematic experience direct to millions of homes across the globe, boasting one of the largest film libraries and comprising movies of outstanding critical and commercial success.  It has an unrivalled programming mix, synonymous with innovative film-related programming. English sub-titles will accompany all movies on Star Gold.

Star Vijay is the most innovative Tamil general entertainment channel. With its varied, innovative an engaging programming, Vijay caters for the evolving tastes of the Tamil audience across the world.  It raises the bar repeatedly on premium content, package and promotion, and is renowned for its great rapport with the Tamil film industry. At the outset, programming during prime time will carry English sub-titles. This sub-titling will be expanded to cover all programmes on Star Vijay.

Channel [V] is the trend-setting music and life-style channel featuring original programming formats, the latest chart-topping music videos, interviews with music/Bollywood stars, special events, music concerts and a range of successful reality based talent quest shows including [V] Get Gorgeous, [V] Super Singer and [V] Popstars.

The TOP STAR bouquet will offer the best television viewing at the most affordable price for TopTV audiences. Top Star is available on channels 370, 371, 372 and 373.