Channel [V] India Makes Singapore Debut On StarHub

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Fans of Hindi movies, music and lifestyle programmes will be able to catch their favourite entertainment shows when FOX International Channels (FIC) and StarHub launch Channel [V] India in Singapore on Tuesday on StarHub TV Ch 132. The youth entertainment channel will be bundled with STAR Gold (StarHub TV Ch 129) -- the leading Asian Bollywood channel which boasts one of the largest Bollywood movie libraries in the world with top rated titles -- in the STAR Hindi Movies & Music Pack to offer the best in Hindi entertainment in one pack. Rajan Singh, Executive Vice President of STAR International said: "The launch of Channel [V] India, along with STAR Gold into one pack on StarHub, is a compelling entertainment offering that will bring the best of Hindi programming to our audiences in Singapore." Yvonne Tay, Vice President and Territory Head of FOX International Channels Singapore, said: "Bollywood programmes have very strong viewership and loyal audiences in Singapore and we are pleased to introduce Channel [V] India to our viewers and offer them more variety and options in Hindi programming." To celebrate the launch of Channel [V] India, subscribers can enjoy 50 per cent discount in the first three months of signing up for STAR Hindi Movies & Music Pack from Tuesday to March 31 at the promotional price of S$4.28 (with GST) per month instead of the usual monthly price of S$8.56. StarHub's Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, Iris Wee, said: "Hindi content has become increasingly popular among our viewers and we are confident that they will enjoy the addition of Channel [V] India to our wide-ranging selection of Hindi entertainment channels. "Known for its youthful exuberance, Channel [V] India will complement STAR Gold’s timeless pedigree to provide endless hours of entertainment for fans of all ages," she added. In January and February, viewers can catch the popular Hindi daily soaps such as D3: DIL DOSTII DANCE, HUMSE HAIN LIFE, STEAL UR GIRLFRIEND and MY BIG DECISION headlining Channel [V] India’s programming slate. Movie buffs will be able to watch Bollywood blockbusters movies such as ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA and RA.ONE on STAR Gold. The two leading entertainment channels, Channel [V] India (StarHub TV Ch 132) and STAR Gold (StarHub TV Ch 129) are also available for free preview from Tuesday to Feb 14. -- BERNAMA Malaysia