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B4U creative head Yugander calls it quits; Khalid Sayed takes his place
MUMBAI: The brain drain at B4U continues. Creative head Yugander VV has called it quits.
As of 3 May 2004, he is no longer an employee of B4U. Yugander had put in his papers last month.
According to a media source, Khalid Sayed joined as the new creative head on 4 May.Yugander joined B4U Television Network as head of promos. He took over as the creative head of B4U Music and Movies in May 2003 and was immediately assigned the task of revamping the network.
When contacted, this 30-year-old telecommunications engineer says he left the company to pursue his movie directing ambitions. He has launched a company South of Pluto and is in the process of scripting his debut venture. “I have always wanted to make films. After I thought of taking up movie making I realised that I wouldn’t be able to do justice to my job at B4U. So I put in my papers. But I will be there for B4U, if they need me,” he says.
Elaborating on his future plans, he says, “I have a script almost ready. It is an English film aimed at the worldwide audience in general and the Diaspora market in particular. Currently, I am in talks with financiers so I won’t be able to provide any details. But I should be ready to make an announcement in a month’s time. Besides that I am also looking at consultation assignments.” B4U officials were unavailable for comment.
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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.
