MUMBAI: Star TV UK, a subsidiary of Star India, has launched Star Plus HD on the Sky DTH platform, making it the first Asian HD channel to broadcast in the UK.

Star Plus HD is a simulcast version of the Star Plus SD feed.

Star TV EVP of International Business Rajan Singh, “The pace of innovation at Star UK has been phenomenal and with the Star Plus HD launch in the UK, we are able to delight our viewers and advertisers alike with an unmatched and exciting viewing experience.”

Star‘s other channels in the UK market include Star Gold, Life OK and ABP News.

The Star channels are on Sky platform. Star Plus and ABP News are also on Virgin Media.