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Amitabh Bachchan rings in the first trading day at BSE
MUMBAI: The megastar of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan who plays the role of Yudhisthir Sikarwar in the upcoming finite series Yudh on Sony Entertainment Television, rang the first trading day at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). In the series, Sikarwar, the real estate giant has listed his company ‘Shanti Constructions’ on the BSE.
Bachchan lit the welcome lamp along with MSM CEO N.P Singh, BSE MD and CEO Ashish Kumar and BSE Institute chairman Sudhakar Rao. As the countdown to the start of trading began and as soon as the electronic clock struck zero, the legendary actor rang the bell amongst huge cheer.
With this, Bachchan registered his name in the pages of history becoming a part of the few elite people from Bollywood to ring the opening bell at the BSE, an honour customarily reserved for head honcho’s of major conglomerates.
He further revealed the striking poster of Yudh. The series follows Sikarwar (played by Bachchan), a real estate baron, who has been diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder. Yudh traces his journey, his struggle with his collapsing health, his battle with business rivals and his complicated family equations.
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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.
