Star Utsav topples Dangal to become top FTA channel
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Star Utsav has surged to become the leading channel in the Free-to-Air universe, surpassing Dangal and securing the fourth position overall in the Hindi-speaking market. This resurgence follows its return to Free Dish on April 1st, quickly amassing 111 million viewers within 11 days. Market experts anticipate continued growth in the FTA sector, driven by affordability and content improvements.
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