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As Shogun Wins Record Emmys, Here's How You Can Watch The Samurai Drama For Free In India

Shogun made TV history with 14 Creative Arts Emmy wins as well as four more top honours including Best Drama series.

Shogun (stylised as Shōgun), the Japanese samurai drama starring Hiroyuki Sanada, established an emphatic winning streak at the 2024 Primetime Emmys on Sunday. After already making history with 14 Creative Arts Emmys, the FX series added four more top honours, including Best Drama Series, Best Actress for Anna Sawai, Best Actor for Sanada, and Best Directing for Frederick E.O. Toye. The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater, solidified Shogun's place as a major television sensation this year.

How To Watch Shogun For Free In India

For fans in India, there's exciting news: Shogun can now be streamed for free on Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to a limited-time offer.

Star India is providing a complimentary three-month Disney+ Hotstar Super Subscription for select users. Here's how it works.

How to Claim the Free Trial

Eligible users can access the free trial directly through their smart TVs. If you're one of the lucky ones, here's the process:

  • Open the Hotstar app on your TV.
  • Play any premium content or head to "Myspace" to click on "Claim Trial" (only visible to those eligible).
  • Scan the QR code displayed on your TV using your smartphone.
  • A link will open in your mobile browser—log in with the same account linked to your TV.
  • Complete the transaction by entering your payment information and approving a refundable Rs 2 charge.
  • Once activated, you can immediately begin watching Shogun and other premium content on Hotstar.

Who’s Eligible?

This offer is available for users who:

  • Have never subscribed to Disney+ Hotstar Super or Premium plans.
  • Haven’t had a Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription in the past 60 days.
  • Have not previously used a free trial.
  • Subscribe via their connected TV devices between April 16, 2024, and the offer’s end date.

The free trial will begin as soon as payment information is registered, and you’ll only be charged if you don’t cancel before the trial period ends.

So if you're a fan of gripping samurai tales or just want to see what all the Emmy buzz is about, now is a perfect time to dive into Shogun for free on Disney+ Hotstar.

About the author Shayak Majumder

Shayak Majumder leads the ABP Live English team. He reviews gadgets, covers everything AI, and is on the lookout for the next big tech trend to cover. He is also building a data-driven AI-aware newsroom. Got tips? Reach out!

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