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Big Ganga launches season 7 of Big Memsaab
MUMBAI: Big Ganga has launched the seventh season of its most successful reality show, Big Memsaab.
Auditions for Big Memsaab Season 7 have successfully begun with a great turnout in Jamshedpur and Ranchi, followed by other markets till 8 May, 2016. Speaking on Big Memsaab’s launch of Season 7, a Big Ganga spokesperson said, “Big Memsaab is a talent reality show which provides a unique platform for housewives to showcase their talent, capability and beauty. After receiving an enormous response for our last six seasons, we have come up with a brand new season of the show. Being the leading regional general entertainment channel of Bihar and Jharkhand, we only strive to provide original content which is entertaining and engages maximum viewers. To make this platform available for maximum number of housewives we are reaching the deep pockets of the market through multiple touch points”.
The channel has roped in Xpert as the title sponsor, co-presented by Horlicks and powered by sponsors Colgate.
Auditions for Big Memsaab Season 7 in the Bihar, Jharkhand, UP region have been planned across 12 key markets namely Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Bhagalpur, Muzzafarpur, Chhapra, Patna, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow. Following the auditions, contestants will be shortlisted for the finals, and these Memsaab’s will then fight for the title of Big Memsaab Season 7.
Participants have to qualify for three stages of audition – Talented Memsaab, this round will focus on various talents that the participants can showcase, few shortlisted contestants will move to the next stage – Khubsurat Memsaab, where they will be judged on their grooming capabilities. Qualifying in the second stage, the semi-finalists will reach the third audition round which will be -Kitchen Ki Memsaab where they will have to showcase their kitchen skills.
Big Memsaab allows for maximum consumer engagement as it breaks free from the clutter and offers something path breaking to the viewers and participants alike. Apart from 92.7 BIG FM and BIG MAGIC, the activity will be promoted across through on-ground activation, OOH, print, digital and cinema.
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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.
