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Big Magic launches celebrity chat show with Gaurav Gera
MUMBAI: After the success of short format Chutki aur Shopkeepaa starring Gaurav Gera on Big Magic, the channel has now added another innovation to its programming with the launch of a celebrity chat show Chutki Baja Ke.
Starting 25 September, the weekly thirty minute show be aired at 8:30 pm.
The show will be filled with bizarre, unpredictable and hilarious conversations between popular celebrities and Gera. With this new show, the channel aims to increase the quirkiness quotient in its programming.
Reliance Broadcast Network creative director Paritosh Painter said, “After the enormous success of our short format Chutki aur Shopkeepaa on television as well as on radio, we decided to increase the dose of #FullOnLOL moments for our viewers. We consistently aim to make unique content available to viewers, which can tickle their funny bones. With Chutki Baja Ke, we are extremely happy to extend our association with Gaurav Gera, one of the most talented and versatile actors of the industry.”
Gera added, “While coming up with the concept of Chutki aur Shopkeepaa, I never expected such a huge response. I am really thankful to the viewers for making these characters so big. To take these characters to the next level, we are coming up with this never seen before talk show concept. I hope the audiences will like it, the same way they have liked my videos.”
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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.
