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BCCC to issue two new advisories to broadcasters?
MUMBAI: The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), a complaint redressal arm of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), is set to come out with two more advisories for the broadcasting fraternity, if it gets a thumbs up from the board.
The advisories are ready and the board will meet on 27 March to decide on the issue.
The 13 member board, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, will meet to discuss the advisories. They are related to: depiction of people with disabilities in programmes and wrong depiction of national emblem, national anthem and national flag.
“The advisories have already been framed and needs approval from the council. We are meeting tomorrow to discuss on the issue and if approved, the broadcasters will be issued two advisories pertaining to the matter,” informs BCCC secretary general Ashish Sinha.
The BCCC so far has issued 10 advisories to the broadcasters. These include: Advisory against showing acid attacks on television, advisory on telecast of content sensitive to minorities, advisory on telecast of content on cartoon/ children’s channels, advisory on comedy shows, advisory on sexualisation of children, advisory on health and safety of children, advisory on depiction of animals/wildlife in television programmes, advisory on award functions, advisory on participation of children in TV reality shows and advisory on portrayal of women in TV programmes.
Apart from this, the board will also discuss the complaints registered against the content of television shows registered for the month.
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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.
