In 2021, Star Plus maintained its position as a dominant force in Indian Hindi General Entertainment, driven by a "women-centric" strategy and a lineup of high-performing family dramas that focused on relatable emotional situations. After the significant disruptions of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the channel successfully rebuilt its viewership in 2021 with a mix of established hits and fresh launches like Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali and Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha .
Unlike previous years, saw Star Plus aggressively adopt digital integration. The "Hotstar Specials" tagline became synonymous with the channel. Episodes would air on TV at 10 PM and be available for 4K streaming minutes later. Desi Telly Tv Star Plus -2021-
| Network | Strategy in 2021 | Versus Star Plus | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Reality shows ( Bigg Boss 15 ) & supernatural ( Naagin 6 ) | Star Plus focused on social family drama, winning rural markets. | | Zee TV | Psychological thrillers ( Bhagya franchise) | Zee was more urban; Star Plus felt more rooted (Gujarat/Maharashtra settings). | | Sony TV | Comedy ( Taarak Mehta ) & courtroom ( Crime Patrol ) | Sony avoided romantic drama; Star Plus dominated the 8-10 PM romantic angst slot. | Top Rated Shows of 2021 In 2021, Star