While we often dream of gazing at our favorite stars from a distance or getting their picture or autograph, Stargaze will make this dream possible for a billion Indians with its unique and dynamic Video Based- AI driven Star-Fan engagement platform, unveiling its beta version on August 15. Stargaze is the first of its kind Made in India and Made for India app which focuses on building a holistic ecosystem for stars and their fans providing seamless engagement and connectivity through both audio and video platforms.
Stargaze is incubated at Atal Incubation center (AIC) under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) which is a Niti Aayog initiative and is listed in startup India. It is the only app in the market to broadcast two-way interactive videos, powered by AI. This enables a seamless interactive network between the fans and stars. The platform is secure with data security measures in place and is a place for renowned stars whose profiles are authenticated by the platform.
Speaking on the launch of Stargaze, Rahul Reddy, Founder and CEO, Stargaze said, “Over the years celebrities and fans have been finding ways to connect without disturbing the harmony of their relationship i.e., without the intrusion of negative elements. Stargaze will be an inclusive ecosystem for stars and fans. With approx. 100+ stars on board on Stargaze, and 5000+ pre -registrations we have already set a strong ground in the pre-launch phase of our platform.”
Karthik Vemula, Board Member, Stargaze says, “We have been working with a lot of international celebrities. This is the first time we are working with Indian Stars. We are excited to be creating a platform for fans in India to connect to their favorite stars.”
Jayavardhan BN, Board Member, Stargaze added, “Stargaze will be the first of its kind platform which will revolutionise the content monetisation module for all the creators and artists. We are proud to have created such an advanced AI driven technology platform.”
As per the market analysis India accounted for about 14 per cent of 218 billion global app installs in 2020. As of 2019, India’s monthly active internet user base was 574 million. This is estimated to have reached 734 million by the end of 2020, registering an annual growth of 29 per cent. Hence the future for a dynamic, value adding, and entertaining app is seen on a rising trajectory.