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Murdoch's Star India TV agrees to U.S. distribution deal

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor performs during an award ceremony in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh)

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor performs during an award ceremony in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh)

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Rupert Murdoch's Indian television unit has inked its first U.S. cable distribution deal with Cox Communications, bringing three top Hindi-language channels to northern Virginia, the companies said. Viewers in one of the largest South Asian enclaves in the U.S. will now be able to catch their favorite Bollywood flicks, Indian soaps and reality television shows on Star India Plus, Star India Gold and Star One.

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