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Star World is Gone, Here’s How You Can Still Watch Classic Shows Online

Star World is Gone, Here’s How You Can Still Watch Classic Shows Online

Fortunately, you can still watch many classic Star World shows online.

Written by Ali Pardiwala, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 16 March 2023 20:19 IST

Star World is Gone, Here’s How You Can Still Watch Classic Shows Online

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Before streaming became cool, Star World was where you went to watch shows such as Breaking Bad.

Highlights

Star World started out as Star Plus in 1991
The channel shut down in March 2023
Most shows can still be watched online on Disney+ Hotstar

On March 15, 2023, after over 31 years of being on air, English general entertainment channel Star World shut down. The channel, which was called Star Plus till 2000, was once a favourite among those who grew up in India in the 1990s and early 2000s, and was the home of many of the most popular shows from the era. Although you might shed a tear for the shut down of the channel, it had unfortunately been losing viewership and relevance in recent years, thanks to the phenomenal rise of streaming - particularly among viewers of English language content. Disney Star finally made the decision to shut down the linear channel in 2023.

Although some might have liked the convenience of just turning on your television and set-top box, switching to the channel, and watching whatever was on without having to think or choose, it's hard to deny the convenience and flexibility that streaming offers. Fortunately, much of Star World's content is still available to watch online through streaming platforms; Disney+ Hotstar notably has a Star World channel where it curates and maintains classic shows that aired on the linear TV channel.

Star World once played host to some of the most popular shows of their time, and fortunately many of these shows are still available to watch online, on popular streaming platforms. We've put together a list of classic Star World TV shows that you can still watch today, and where you can find them - read on for our list.

Breaking Bad

Critically acclaimed AMC show Breaking Bad first aired in India officially on Star World in 2013, close to the completion of its five-season run. The show was followed by a sequel feature film El Camino, as well as the popular spinoff Better Call Saul. Currently, fans of the Breaking Bad universe can watch all seasons of both shows, as well as the movie, on Netflix.

Modern Family

One of the few sitcoms from the previous decade that managed to stay at least somewhat relevant with the changing times, Modern Family has managed to retain its fan base even today. The show, covering an extended family with some unique relationships and culturally forward outlooks, has all 11 seasons available to watch on Disney+ Hotstar.

Homeland

Classic spy thriller Homeland ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2020, and was broadcast on Star World during this period. While Claire Danes was the lead of the series throughout its run, portraying CIA officer Carrie Matheson, the show also featured strong supporting performances from Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody and Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson. You can watch all seasons of Homeland on Disney+ Hotstar.

The Walking Dead

Another popular show from AMC, The Walking Dead has gained something of a cult following for its unique approach to the zombie genre. The show started out with a focus on survival in the face of a zombie apocalypse, but eventually evolved to show the social and political aspects of its post-apocalyptic world. You can watch all 11 seasons of The Walking Dead on Netflix, although some episodes in the final season are yet to drop on the platform at the time of writing.

Koffee With Karan

The long-running celebrity talk show hosted by filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar, Koffee With Karan was among Star World's most popular original shows. The first six seasons of the show aired on Star World, with the most recent seventh season finally making the move to being exclusively digital on Disney+ Hotstar in 2022. This was perhaps the biggest sign that Star World was on its way out. Fortunately for fans of the show, all seven seasons of Koffee With Karan are available to watch on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Breaking Bad Season 1

Release Date 9 January 2016
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast
Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte
Director
Vince Gilligan, Adam Bernstein, Jim McKay, Tricia Brock, Bronwen Hughes, Tim Hunter
Producer
Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson

The Walking Dead Season 1

Release Date 24 October 2017
Genre Drama, Horror, Thriller
Cast
Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs
Director
Frank Darabont, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Johan Renck, Ernest Dickerson, Guy Ferland
Producer
Jolly Dale, Caleb Womble, Paul Gadd, Heather Bellson

Koffee with Karan Season 7

Release Date 7 July 2022
Genre Talk Show
Cast
Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Malika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Ram Charan, JR NTR, Ananya Pandey, Vijay Deverakonda, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandana, Yash, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Allu Arjun, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Kriti Sanon, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Leone, Nora Fatehi, Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar
Producer
Fazila Allana, Kamna Nirula Menezes

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