From Delhi Techie's demand of ₹1 crore to the recent ownership of the domain by UAE Kids; Everything You Need To Know

The story of the JioHotstar.com domain name has taken an unexpected turn that has left many people scratching their heads.

In a latest development, the ownership of JioHotstar.com domain has taken another turn apart from the earlier claim of the domain. Now, as per the latest twist, the domain has reportedly changed hands from the hands of a Delhi-based app developer to two young siblings from Dubai, UAE.

The story has captured the attention of the Internet, sparking conversation and curiosity about the mysterious exchange.

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It all started when an unidentified Delhi-based tech enthusiast claimed to have acquired the domain name in 2023, just ahead of the anticipated merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.

On October 24, the developer addressed Reliance Industries directly in a message, writing, “Dear Executive of Reliance Industries,

I am an app developer based in Delhi, currently working on my startup. In early 2023, while scrolling through social media, I came across a news story stating that Disney+ Hotstar was losing daily active users after losing the IPL streaming license, and that Disney was considering selling or merging Hotstar with an Indian competitor. Is considering doing.

Later, the developer, who chose to remain anonymous, further said, “An executive from Reliance contacted – Ambujesh Yadav ji, AVP, Commercial. A request was made for £93,345, representing the tuition fees for the EMBA programme. Request has been rejected. I hope they will reconsider such request.

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As the week ended, viewers visiting the JioHotstar domain got a surprise. The original post was replaced with a heartfelt message from Jainam and Jeevika, two young siblings from Dubai.

The duo introduced themselves with a message detailing their recent “Seva Yatra” in India, a mission focused on empowering underprivileged children through learning and positivity.

The post read: “

Throughout our journey, we had inspiring moments and new friendships. We taught children not only about studies, but also about having the courage to set ambitious goals. Together, we laughed, learned and grew, creating memories we will cherish forever. This website is our way of sharing those memories with you through photos, videos and stories of our service journey. We hope it will bring you closer to the incredible children we met and encourage you to spread kindness in your own special way.

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Along the way, people expressed their appreciation through gifts, blessings, and even small donations that we collected during our travels. When we returned to Dubai, we used a part of this collection to support a young software developer from Delhi by purchasing this domain for his benefit. Through sharing our journey here, we aim to inspire others and keep the domain open for sale in the future to anyone who wants to continue this positive mission.

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And one more thing – we love taking on new challenges! Be sure to check out our videos where we share some of these fun challenges, and we hope they'll inspire you to try something new too.

Thank you for being a part of our journey!”

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While the exact details of the ownership transfer remain unclear. As of October 25, the domain name was available on the NameCheap.com website at a price of Rs 21.01 lakh, a story that has surprised many who continue to follow the fate of the JioHotstar domain.