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‘Kehta Hai Dil’ marches ahead of ‘Des Mein…’ to claim supremacy in 9 pm slot
MUMBAI: It looks like UTV’s Kehta Hai Dil (KHD) is all set to give Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand a run for its money if one goes by the latest TAM data.
KHD which airs on Star Plus every Tuesday at 9 pm is now the top programme across all channels at the 9 pm slot according to week 37 ( week ended 13 September) ratings, claims production house UTV.
The ratings from the Hindi speaking markets (15 markets) in this week are 13.2, as opposed to Des Mein Nikhla Hoga Chand ‘s 12.6 in the same market.
The Tuesday in week 37 was the last day of the Ganesh festival (immersion day), a day on which “Any Channel” TVRs for Mumbai were lower than usual, claims UTV. Inspite of these low ratings in Mumbai, overall KHD ratings shot up since it pulled up ratings in markets like Delhi (20.64).
Most shows on that Tuesday took a beating in ratings due to the lowered Mumbai ratings. Over the past three months, says UTV,KHD has been inching closer to Des Mein… and in this week it has overtaken Des Mein… (which telecasts on Mondays in the same time slot) on a day which had low ratings in Mumbai. This seems to have a high weightage in the Hindi speaking markets.
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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.
