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‘Get Gorgeous’ spruces [V]’s channel share
MUMBAI: Reality shows rule the roost at Channel [V].
And it is paying rich dividends for Star’s music arm, the channel claims, detailing how its reality hunt Get Gorgeous has helped [V] grab 21 per cent channel share in Mumbai.
Quoting TAM research data, an official release states that [V] has also grabbed the highest channel share across the entire TV viewing band during the Saturday time slot (repeat airing) in Mumbai.
The show, which airs on Thursday at 8 pm, clocked a viewership of 4.4 million across the country within three weeks (week 27/04- week 30/04) of its airing.
Get Gorgeous also dominated channel share for the 8 – 8:30 pm slot on Thursdays, among music channels, the release adds.
[V]’s TVR in Mumbai rose from 0.1 in Week 27/04 to 2.2 in Week 30/04, the biggest growth spurt in viewership for any show on a music channel when viewed within a one week span.
“We have further consolidated our leadership position with a continued thrust on innovative & interactive programming content. The soaring success of [V] Get Gorgeous and other such reality shows like [V] on the Run, Popstars 1 & 2 etc., has clearly reinforced that we are undoubtedly the pioneers of reality television.” Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb asserts.
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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.
