Kolkata, Oct 09 (UNI) As the 13th edition of the Dream11 IPL 2020 paces on, Disney+ Hotstar VIP is set to delight cricket fans once again!
Based on popular demand, starting 10th October fans will be able to enjoy every match, every day in Bengali (Bangla) exclusively on the platform.
Joining the commentators’ box are experts from the field - cricketers Manoj Tiwary, Laxmi Ratan Shukla and Saradindu Mukherjee; and eminent writers Boria Majumdar, Gautam Bhattacharya, Sanjeeb Mukherjea and Debasis Dutta.
These commentators are set to bring in real insights, trivia and behind-the-scenes moments from the game in their own unique style. For the first time, subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium will be able to enjoy all matches of Dream11 IPL 2020 in ‘amar bhasha bangla’ and not just matches played by home team Kolkata Knight Riders.
Former cricketer turned commentator Laxmi Ratan Shukla said, “As someone who has been a part of previous seasons of the league, I am really excited to be back to Dream11 IPL 2020 as a commentator. I am looking forward to sharing my experiences of the game on Disney+ Hotstar VIP, especially in Bengali so that people truly enjoy every match.”
Manoj Tiwary who was instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders’ win in 2012 will also be joining in as an exclusive commentator.
He said, “Who better to commentate the game than someone who has been there and done that! I am thrilled to be part of this years’ league as an official commentator. With the match now being available in Bengali, I am sure that people will enjoy watching it more than before!”
Disney+ Hotstar VIP offers viewers the best of LIVE sports including a full year of LIVE cricket, including two IPL tournaments i.e. the current ongoing Dream11 2020 and Mar-Arpil 2021; along with mega blockbuster films like Dil Bechara, Khuda Haafiz, Lootcase and Laxmmi Bomb slated for release on 9th November under the Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex banner in addition to exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages like Special Ops, Aarya and Hostages 2 and much more at an annual offering of just INR 399/-.
Cricket fans can catch all the LIVE sporting action of Dream 11 IPL 2020 with exclusive Bengali commentary only on Disney+ Hotstar VIP
About Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar (erstwhile Hotstar) is India’s largest premium streaming platform that has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment - from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas.
With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV Shows and Movies in 8 languages, regional and national News, and coverage of every major global sporting event, including the IPL.
Disney+ Hotstar Premium has a large selection of Disney+ Originals, latest American shows, blockbuster Hollywood movies and award-winning content from International studios; whereas with Disney+ Hotstar VIP, users get access to Disney content in local languages, exclusive new content from the Hotstar Specials label, access to STAR network serials before television, and the latest and best of live sporting action.
In its earlier avatar, the Hotstar mobile app has notched 400 Mn+ downloads, making it one of the most in-demand apps in India and also secured top spots on the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store.
The app’s success reflects its highly evolved video streaming technology as well as the quality of experience across devices and platforms.
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