Dish TV claimed to have reached a 53 percent market share by notching up 4.5 million subscribers with 430,000 added in October.

The company presented a Hyundai car to its 4.5 millionth subscriber, Subhajit Roy from Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion, Shahrukh Khan said, “Dishtv values relationships and this initiative is an effort to reward the valued customers and appreciate their trust. Dishtv has always stood by its promise of pioneering vision, adherence to quality, technological innovations and breakthrough initiatives.”

“We are pleased to achieve the special milestone of 4.5 million happy customers. This landmark is testimony to the superior and affordable DTH services that we offer to all our customers across India. It is clearly the fastest growth achieved by any DTH service provider in the country. The 4.5 Million milestone is not just a significant one for Dishtv but also symbolizes the successful growth of the Indian DTH industry.  Having achieved so much in so little time, gives us renewed energy to double our customer base in a much shorter time,” said Jawahar Goel, Managing Director, Dishtv.