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Asianet gives away annual film awards
MUMBAI: Mammooty films had a ball at the 7th Asianet film awards. The actor bagged the best actor award for his role in the films Kazhcha and Vesham. Kazhcha, directed by Blessy, also won the best film award.
Mammooty had his two box office hits in Kazhcha and Vesham in 2004. Kazhcha even went on to become a blockbuster.
Meera Jasmine was given the best actress award for her role in Perumazhakkalam. While Kamal received the award for the best director or his film Perumazhakkalam.
Actors Dileep and Kavya Madhavan received special jury awards for their performances in Kathavaseshan and Perumazhakkalm, respectively. Innocent and Gopika won the best character artists awards for their performance in Vesham.
Other winners: T.A. Razak (best script – Perumazhakalam), Gireesh Puthenchery (best lyrics – Mambazhakalam), M. Jayachandran (best music – Perumazhakalam, Mambazhakalam), P. Jayachandran and Sujatha (best playback singers – Perumazhakalam and Mambazhakalam respectively ), Padmapriya (best new face – Kazhcha), Jassy Gift (popular singer), Master Yash (best child artiste – Kazhcha) and Prithviraj and Geethu Mohandas (special mention from the jury).
Actor Jagathy Sreekumar was honoured at the function for his contributions to the Malayalam cinema. The function was presided over by Asianet chairman Reji Menon. Entertainment programmes included performances by actresses Shobhana, Rambha and Rasika.
The channel will telecast the show in two parts: On 9 April at 4:30 pm to 9 pm and on 10 April at 3:30 pm to 8 pm.
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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.
