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Best show ‘Sankat Mochan’ on Sony TV gets Phalke Award
NEW DELHI: “Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman” by Contiloe Pictures has won the “Dada Saheb Phalke Award” for the Best Mythological Show.
The show, being telecast on Sony TV, got the award from the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foudation.
This is the second win within a month for Contiloe Pictures, who recently won the National Award in the Best Animation Film category for ‘Mahayodha Rama’ by Rohit Vaid.
“Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman” traces the journey of Lord Hanuman from his childhood and his virtues and stories before and after he met Lord Rama. The show is known to have won the hearts of the audiences from the very beginning through their majestic sets and the state of the art visual effects.
It has also recently achieved a significant milestone by completing 500 episodes.
Contiloe Pictures CEO Abhimanyu Singh said, “We at Contiloe Pictures are ecstatic by the win and it has certainly boosted our morale to keep up the good work. It gives immense pleasure to get such a prestigious recognition and would like to thank the jury for this honour. I would also like to thank the audience for their love and support and I am glad that all the hard-work put down by the team has paid.”
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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.
