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Asianet launches two weekly shows on primetime
MUMBAI: Malayalam channel Asianet has launched two primetime shows – serial Life is Beautiful and an infotainment show Golden Couple Quizzy Time. Life is Beautiful airs twice a week – Saturday and Sunday – at 9:30 pm while Quizzy Time is slotted for Sundays at 7:30 pm.
Life is Beautiful, directed by R Gopinath, features Malayalam film actor Jagadeesh and Manju Pillai in the lead. Jagadeesh has made a mark in Bollywood with the Priyadarshan-directed movie Hungama. Popular Malayalam TV actor Shivaji who passed away in September had been a part of the Life is Beautiful team. A channel official said the role Shivaji had been doing would be removed from the storyline as the channel is not planning to hand over that role to another actor. Asianet has started telecasting the serial from 2 October.
Golden Couple Quizzy Time, produced by Byju G Melila, is Asianet’s attempt in the realm of infotainment. The quiz show, participated by couples, is hosted by cine actress Tessa.
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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.
