Overview

• MTV India publicly denied claims of a December 31, 2025 shutdown, using the phrase “Hum kahin nahi ja rahe” in its post.
• The clarification followed Paramount Global’s plan to take MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live off air in the UK on December 31.
• Outlets report similar cuts could roll out in other regions, yet no closure for MTV India has been announced.
• The flagship MTV channel continues to operate with a schedule dominated by reality programming rather than music videos.
• In India, 24-hour music programming resides on MTV Beats, launched in 2016 after replacing MTV Indies, which helps explain confusion about the brand’s status.