JioStar, Reliance and Disney’s Indian media venture, has moved to legal mediation against Zee Entertainment, alleging Zee broadcast Bollywood films JioStar says it holds rights to. The dispute follows earlier legal action: Zee sued JioStar in April over copyrighted music use. JioStar’s filing claims Zee repeatedly aired 12 films around 20 times, including major stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Zee says any broadcasts were inadvertent, with no damages liability.
Days after suing Nykaa, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has reportedly filed a fresh Delhi High Court case against JioStar, alleging unauthorised use of its copyrighted music after licence expiry. Zee claims the streaming platform JioHotstar and some TV channels exploited its catalog at least 50 times between 2024 and 2025, seeking about $3 million in damages and orders to stop infringement.
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JioStar posted a net profit of Rs 3,210 crore for FY26, backed by operating revenue of Rs 31,048 crore. The entertainment segment also delivered a strong March 2026 quarter, reporting 810 million viewers on its TV channels and 500 million monthly active users on JioHotstar, highlighting momentum across digital and sports audiences.
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