GECs
Star Plus enhances fiction programming; goes seven days
MUMBAI: Star India’s Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Star Plus is all set to redefine its fiction programming.
The channel will run its primetime shows all seven days from Monday to Sunday.
All the shows between 8.00 PM to 10.30 PM slot will be aired on Saturdays and Sundays as well.
A source close to the development informed Indiantelevision.com, “The step is taken to give fiction more importance. The channel is going to aggressively promote and back its fiction programming. This is why the reality show Nach Baliye’s season 8 has been kept on hold for atleast two months.”
The channel had already extended its early primetime slot by stretching all the shows slotted between 5 pm to 7.30 pm to all seven days. Mohi – Ek Khawab Ke Khilne Ki Kahani, Mere Agne Mein, Suhani Si Ek Ladki, Saath Nibhana Saathithya and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.
On the other hand shows like Siya Ke Ram at 8 pm, Silsila Pyar Ka at 8:30 pm , Diya Aur Baati Hum at 9pm, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai at 9:30 pm, Tamanna at 10 pm and channels upcoming show Dehleez at 10 :30 pm was slated on weekdays only. But now after Star’s decision to extend the weekday programming the shows will run all seven days.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
