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Queen of Reality TV – Kim Kardashian to enter ‘Bigg Boss’ on her maiden trip to India
MUMBAI: She is gorgeous, she’s exotic, she’s flamboyant and she is one of the most-watched women in the world! With her envious hourglass figure, extravagant lifestyle and unapologetic vanity, she has mastered the art of playing ‘herself’ on television! Living up to the title of Queen of Reality TV – Kim Kardashian is all set to conquer the hearts of millions of Indians through India’s biggest reality show, Bigg Boss. Visiting India for the first-time-ever, Kim Kardashian will be seen sashaying straight into the Bigg Boss house on 22nd November, 2014 as a guest to interact with the contestants.
Bigg Boss is the biggest reality show on Indian television which makes Kim Kardashian’s entry on the show the perfect integration opportunity to bring the best in entertainment to the television sets. The 34-year-old mother, model and fashion icon, one hears, is excited about her visit to Mumbai and her stint in the controversial house of Bigg Boss.
Commenting on her visit to India, Kim said, “Namaste India…main Kim Kardashian aa rahi hoon India…Bigg Boss ke ghar mein.”
On this incredible alliance, Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International Entertainment said, “It gives us great pleasure to welcome and facilitate Kim Kardashian’s maiden visit to India. We are confident that our country and its people will play excellent hosts to this international superstar.”
Now in its eighth season, Bigg Boss, aired on COLORS, is one of the biggest reality shows in India which reaches out to a significantly large number of households. Its gross viewership has only grown over the years making it one of the most talked about shows in the Hindi General Entertainment space. Over 150 million viewers watched the last season of Bigg Boss, which was the highest for any reality show. With the current season thriving equally and the content keeping the viewers on tenterhooks, Bigg Boss Season 8 is sure to draw more viewership and surpass all expectations. Not only on-air but also on social media and other digital platforms, the show’s popularity has taken giant strides thus making it a part of dinner table conversations. The show also boasts of setting benchmarks in terms of partnering with leading brands and innovative integration ideas.
Hosted by superstar Salman Khan, the current edition of Bigg Boss continues to be home to 12 contestants including Karishma Tanna, Diandra Soares, Gautam Gulati, Puneet Issar, Upen Patel, Pritam Singh, Praneet Bhatt, Sonali Raut, Nigaar Khan, Dimpy Ganguly Mahajan, Renee Dhyani and Ali Quli Mirza.
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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.
