Zee Entertainment brings Bollywood to Arabic homes on TCL ‘FAST' platform
Through this strategic partnership, viewers will be able to access a wide array of premium Bollywood movies and Indian drama series, fully dubbed and subtitled in Arabic on TCL's free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform.
Adil Memon, Acting Territory Head, Zee Entertainment Middle East, said, 'It's about more than availability; it's about enabling discovery, enhancing engagement and adapting to the changing ways viewers connect with entertainment. Our presence on TCL reflects our ongoing commitment to innovate around content delivery.'
Zee Alwan continues to deliver engaging, family-friendly entertainment with top-rated Indian drama series adapted for Arabic audiences.
Meanwhile, Zee Aflam is the go-to destination for the latest Bollywood movie premieres featuring stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, spanning genres from romance and comedy to thriller and action.
Expressing her enthusiasm about the partnership, Rebecca Wan, Head of Business Development at TCL, said, 'We are thrilled to bring Zee Alwan and Zee Aflam to our FAST platform in the MENA region. At TCL, we are committed to delivering diverse and premium entertainment experiences to our users.'
Wan added, 'This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to provide diverse content that resonates with our audience. By integrating Zee's rich catalogue of Bollywood movies and Indian dramas, we are enhancing our content offering and making TCL Smart TVs the ultimate entertainment hub for families across the region.'
TCL aims to continue strengthening its presence in the global market. This partnership aims to be a testament to TCL's ongoing commitment to enhancing user experiences by providing culturally relevant and high-quality content to its expanding global audience.
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