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Adil Memon rises to helm Zee Mena: From marketing maverick to media monarch
MUMBAI: Adil Memon, Zee Entertainment’s long-standing content and marketing whiz, has now taken the hot seat as acting territory head – Mena at the broadcaster. After nearly 18 years of crafting desi drama into Arabic hits, Memon’s elevation signals a stronger push into cross-cultural storytelling and commercial innovation.
The media veteran is best known for pioneering co-produced Arabic originals based on Indian formats—a savvy blend of Indian cinema flair and Middle Eastern flavour that’s helped Zee cement its regional footprint.
In his new role, Memon’s mission is clear: supercharge Zee’s linear, digital, and production arms for both south Asian expats and native Arab audiences, while dreaming up stories that cut across borders.
From scaling eyeballs to growing co-pro IPs, his past titles—executive vice president, vice president, and content head—read like a masterclass in media manoeuvring. With stints across TV, print, and digital, plus a side-hustle passion for real estate, Memon brings a 360° business lens to the role.
Whether it’s tightening revenue screws, building local alliances, or just knowing what makes viewers tick, Memon’s got it mapped. Here’s to a new innings—Zee style—in the ever-booming Mena media bazaar.
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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.
