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After ‘Saans’, ‘Saanjhi’ dissects another love triangle
If Saanjhi can do for Zee what Saans did for Star Plus, the beleaguered channel may have reason to smile.
After Saans, Palchhin and Sonpari, Neena Gupta is ready with her new offering, scheduled to go on air in January 2002. Gupta, who will also make her presence felt as the hostess of Kamzor Kadii Kaun, the Indian version of BBC’s Weakest Link, from 25 December, is being tight lipped about the project.
But industry sources reveal that Saanjhi will essentially explore relationships within the Indian marriage institution once again. Gupta is again slated to play the long-suffering wife. Only this time, her chief sorrow is childlessness. Saanjhi is the story of a couple (Arun Govil and Neena Gupta) who cannot have children even after 14 years of marriage. In a desperate bid to have a child, Govil marries a much younger woman – the arrangement worked out just for the sake of having an offspring – nothing more. Trouble starts when he actually falls in love with the younger woman.
The rest of the serial revolves around how the protagonists manage their lives after this turn of events.
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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.
