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Chumbak TV by Shemaroo: Your go-to destination for quality Hindi entertainment
Mumbai: Shemaroo Entertainment one of India’s leading players in the M&E industry, has launched a new Hindi entertainment channel, “Chumbak TV”. The channel is all set to entertain the youth of India with a promise to offer a light-hearted viewing experience with an impressive lineup of international dubbed shows, captivating content from new-age creators, and engaging animation shows. It will strive to be the ultimate source of entertainment for the youth seeking fun and delight.
Chumbak TV aims to provide an entertaining viewing experience which is aptly aligned with its tagline, “मस्त है” capturing the essence of the exciting line-up of shows. The content is designed for the viewers to sit back, unwind and indulge in a joyous viewing experience with their loved ones. The channel’s content slate comprises popular K-dramas like Goblin, engaging content from new-age creators with fan-favourite series like Jungle Book and Vir – The Robot Boy, and many more exciting such shows.
Shemaroo COO Arghya Chakravarty said, “The launch of Chumbak TV is yet another milestone for us as we continue to expand our presence in the B2C space. With the success of our existing channels, we are confident that Chumbak TV will strike a chord with viewers and meet their evolving entertainment needs, thereby establishing itself as a household name. With Chumbak TV, we aim to further strengthen our position in the Indian entertainment industry and continue to be a leader in the market.”
Shemaroo COO of broadcasting business Sandeep Gupta added, “Chumbak TV is the latest addition to our existing strong portfolio of broadcast channels. We will ensure that our programming will excite and engage with young audiences leaving a lasting impact on their hearts and minds. With the launch of Chumbak TV, our network now offers tailor-made propositions for every member of the family as we are committed to providing our audiences with the best entertainment experience”.
Chumbak TV is poised to capture the hearts and minds of the youth with its exciting content and youthful appeal, which will certainly bolster Shemaroo’s existing broadcast offerings. The channel is available on the flagship OTT platform ShemarooME and will soon be available on all major direct-to-home and cable networks, ensuring that viewers across the country can easily access its content. Chumbak TV is committed to engaging with audiences at multiple touchpoints to cement its position as the ultimate destination for audiences looking for entertainment.
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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.
