About Us

Launched in 1991 with five television channels, STAR pioneered satellite television in Asia and in the process catalysed explosive growth in the media industry across the entire region.

Coupled with the opening up of Asian economies, access to satellite television redefined the viewing experience for millions. Providing more people with more choice than ever before, STAR set new standards in content, production and variety.

Today STAR broadcasts 40 services in eight languages and offers a comprehensive choice of entertainment, sports, movies, music, news and documentaries.

Reaching more than 300 million viewers in 53 countries across Asia, STAR is watched by over 120 million people every week.

With the launch of India's first 24-hour commercial FM radio network and Asia's first interactive digital cable TV services in Taiwan, Asia's connected future is taking shape at STAR.

STAR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the News Corporation.

And now STAR7827 brings you a range of Value Added and entertainment Services on the Short Messaging Service (SMS) platform for your mobile phone. With a host of entertainment programs across the STAR bouquet that have been a smashing success all over India, STAR's ambitious endeavor in bringing forth the services of 7827 on your mobile phone is to enhance channel and viewer interactivity at its finest.

Apart from instant participation in happening shows across the STAR bouquet of channels, you can take part in STAR contests that are running on-air as well as win awesome prizes on exclusive 7827 contests.

7827 boasts of a vast database of around 6,000 of the hottest ringtones and logos from Channel V and India's premier FM radio channel Radio City. With a regular updated list of newly composed polyphonic ringtones, let 7827 unleash the real potential of your mobile phone!

7827 offers regular daily updates on Astrology. From a comprehensive selection of Zodiac to numerology forecasts, we hope 7827 will brighten up your day.

7827 offers round the clock updated schedules for STAR program currently being telecast over relevant channels in the STAR bouquet.

Apart from a virtual STAR merchandise store that can be exclusively accessed only through your mobile phone, 7827 offers daily, weekly and mega auctions that you can bid for. A simple SMS does it all!