Shemaroo Entertainment has partnered with HOOQ and signed a deal of more than 1000 titles across multiple genres and languages. If you do not know, HOOQ is video-on-demand service that was launched by Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros.
Jai Maroo, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment shares his thoughts on the occasion,
“We are excited to partner with HOOQ for Indian content. With increasing number of devices and its users, the consumption of content on these platforms will certainly see an upward swing. We believe that services like this will catalyze consumers’ shift towards premium paid services and thus will ultimately benefit content owners like us.The deal affirms our focus to deliver quality content to our consumers on a variety of media and a network of their choice.”
HOOQ Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Peter Bithos, said:
“Partnering with Shemaroo Entertainment, one of the largest content houses in the country will no doubt strengthen our ever-growing catelogue. We aim to satisfy the entertainment needs of the Indian consumers by ensuring that they continue to enjoy the largest and best catalogue of Hollywood and Indian content for only Rs. 199 per month. We have put the Indian customers at the heart of our design to ensure that HOOQ serves their needs given the various challenges of India and other developing countries. This is evident in the world’s first download feature for Hollywood content, where customers can download up to 5 of their favourite movies to watch at a later time even when they are not connected to the internet.”
HOOQ recently entered into the Indian market and from now onwards will distribute Shemaroo’s library including a mix of classics to super hit flims, TV Serials and fitness videos. The content catalogue includes titles like Hunterrr, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, Don, Kaalia, Khuda Gawah, Mughal-E-Azam, Nukkad, Shilpa’s Yoga, Bipasha’s Fit & Fabulous and many more. Customers can enjoy these movies and more on any Internet connect device including phones, tablets and computers.
HOOQ is available to all customers through subscribe from their website www.HOOQ.tv or download from app stores.
