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Shark Tank to get an Indian adaptation, set to air on Sony TV
New Delhi: Critically acclaimed business-themed reality TV series Shark Tank is all set to get an Indian adaptation. The show will be aired on Sony TV, the channel has announced.
The popular series produced by StudioNext shows entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel of investors or ‘Sharks’ who decide whether to invest in their company or not.
The Hindi GEC announced the launch of Shark Tank India on its social media handles and opened the registrations for young entrepreneurs to participate in the show. The promotional video features a young man from a middle-class family who aspires to start his business. He shares the idea with his family and friends, who then joke about “his big dreams”.
World ka no.1 business reality show Shark Tank aa raha hai India mein!
Jahan Sharks, yaani India ke experienced businessmen, aapke business aur business idea ko parkhenge, taraashenge aur bada banayenge.. pic.twitter.com/i9DukFw0L1— sonytv (@SonyTV) June 22, 2021
“World ka no.1 business reality show Shark Tank aa raha hai India mein! Jahan Sharks, yaani India ke experienced businessmen, aapke business aur business idea ko parkhenge, taraashenge aur bada banayenge…” read the social media post, “Shark Tank India mein register karne ke liye SonyLIV app download ya update kare ya bio mein diye gaye link pe click kare.”
People can participate in the show by downloading the SonyLIV app, where they can register online. They can also visit: https://sharktank.sonyliv.com/
The show first aired on ABC in August 2009 and has had 12 successful seasons for far. The last episode aired on 21 May. ABC has renewed the series for its thirteenth season.
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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.
