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It's given as free preview for limited time. There was a ad on the EPG panel stating the same. The reason for this is that not all content from SD channel is available in the HD one yet. The channel was released in rush and most of the good programs were being telecasted on the SD channel only. The programs shown in HD channel are actually inferior to the SD channel in many instances. Sometimes World television premier movies were shown on Asianet SD while older movie was shown in the HD channel. Also it's still free from Star's end and they are paying Airtel to show it free till they get their act together. This will help Star/Asianet avoid complaints regarding lack of programs in the HD version of Asianet from subscribers.