MUMBAI: Star TV has expanded its carriage deal with pay-TV platform OSN (Orbit Showtime Network) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

OSN Pehla subscribers will be able to watch the South Asian fare both live and on demand on OSN Play.

OSN chief content officer Emad Morcos said, "The extension of OSN's long-term partnership with Star reinforces our commitment to continue to deliver leading content from the subcontinent for South Asian expatriates in MENA on OSN Pehla. Additionally, the introduction of the new movie channel, as part of this renewed agreement, adds increased value for customers."

Star TV MENA and APAC business head Sudhir Nagpal said, "The renewal of Star's long-standing association with OSN is a testament to Star's commitment towards delivering world-class entertainment to South Asian audiences in the region. Star, with its multilingual portfolio, will continue to drive local relevance and be the one-stop solution for South Asian entertainment".

OSN remains the regional platform for Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Bharat, Star Jalsha, Star Pravah, Star Vijay, ABP News, Asianet News and Asianet Middle East, while the expanded carriage deal also sees these channels joined by Malayalam film channel Asianet Movies.

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