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etc show ‘Home Theatre’ completes 50 episodes
MUMBAI: The show Home Theatre on etc music has completed 50 episodes. Actor Sunil Shetty graced the celebration by cutting the cake. The programme talks about information, gossips previews and reviews of latest Hindi films in filmy style. VJ Amit Khanna and Pracchi Mehta take head to head with Shetty on 9 September at 7:30 pm on etc.
In Home Theatre, Shetty converses about his passion for cricket. “If not films I might have gone on to be a cricketer.” Then he explains his business interests and the projects he is looking at. He discusses the transition of his image from an action hero to a performer. He also elaborates on the trends and scenario in his own trade, the scene between production versus distribution. And of course, about his forthcoming films, especially Rakht.
Home Theatre has been conceptualised and produced by Fusion media for etc. The show is written and directed by Arshad Khan who has been associated with programmes such as Movers & Shakers, Videocon Mangta Hai and BPL Oye fame.
Home Theatre ranked amongst the top twenty five shows across music channels and after this success it went on to become more innovative. To add more luster to its sparkling beauty, it has added Star Dust to its main menu. Hence, from this season onwards, Home Theatre is inviting film stars, producer, director, singer from films to its monthly specials. To make the show more crisper and sharp, it has changed into the format of half an hour. This programme is targeted at the viewer, who is crazy about Bollywood and its happenings, as informed by an official release.
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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.
