08/09/2026
At the Spotlight Dialogue: Earning Gen Z Cred & Mind Share, Alok Jain, Head — Hindi & English Entertainment (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, shared a simple thought: when you build a genuine connection with audiences, attention follows, and over time, that connection can become fandom.
For Alok, that starts with understanding and adapting to changing consumer behaviour, while staying true to what a brand or show stands for. The opportunity is to increase the “surface area” of entertainment: television, streaming, social, live experiences, creators, connected TV, mobile and beyond.
Gen Z doesn't just watch - they engage, converse, and connect. JioStar is the only platform crafting professionally produced youth content with engagement built into every stage of a show. From auditions to a contestant's rise and beyond, invested audiences turn personalities into household names.
The conversation was a reminder that relevance isn’t about simply being everywhere. It’s about creating meaningful touchpoints that people can connect with, because when something truly resonates, attention follows, participation grows and fandom takes shape.