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Star-powered stories with SLS

Same-language subtitles support reading as you listen to icons from arts and cinema bring regional stories to life.

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Why SLS Works — In Their Own Words

Hear three celebrated voices share how Same-Language Subtitles transform attention, fluency, and reading confidence.

"You see the words, you hear the words — it just clicks." - Kishore

"It builds confidence in kids who think reading isn’t ‘for them’." Aparna Das

“SLS works for every level it meets children where they are.” 
- Nadiya Moidu

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StarDost sparks a love for reading 
one subtitle at a time.

Beloved celebrities from cinema, literature, arts, and sports bring stories to life, keeping children entertained while strengthening their reading skills.


With Same Language Subtitling (SLS) on the videos, kids naturally read along as they listen - building confidence, improving literacy, and making reading a joyful, everyday habit.

Learn how SLS builds strong readers

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