MUMBAI: As a result of the recent tie-up between Star India and HBO, the former’s English language cluster comprising Star World, Star World HD and Star World Premiere will be airing the first five seasons of Game Of Thrones.

Beginning 15 February, the channels will air all the seasons from Monday to Friday at 10 pm. What’s more, in April Star World Premiere will also exclusively air the new sixth season of the series right after its US telecast.

Speaking on the same, a Star India spokesperson said, “Game of Thrones joins other internationally acclaimed shows on Star’s English entertainment network to deliver nothing but the best to our viewers and bring them a wide array of outstanding content year after year. As one of the most sensational shows of the 21st century, the telecast of Game of Thrones on Star World and Star World Premiere will not only excite existing fans but also captivate first time audiences in India. This is just the first in a line of exceptional content we have planned for the year.”

The show has bagged a record-breaking 12 Emmy awards from its 24 nominations in 2015 alone, the most any series has won in a single year.

The riveting and gripping fantasy drama is an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s series of novels A Song of Ice and Fire.