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Big Magic to launch new mythological show ‘Baal Krishna’
MUMBAI: Taking a cue from the popularity of mythological shows on Indian television, the light-hearted family entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) Big Magic is gearing up to launch a new show called Baal Krishna.
Riding on the channel’s extended reach with its presence on the DD Free Dish DTH platform, Big Magic will launch Baal Krishnafrom 14 March in a bid to amplify its content bouquet for a wider set of audience. The show will be telecast from Monday to Friday at 6:30 pm.
Baal Krishna will delve into the observations and divine life of Lord Krishna’s childhood, from his perspective. Produced by Swastik Productions, Baal Krishna is Big Magic’s second mythological show after Narayan Narayan. The show will take viewers back to the grandeur and royalty of dwapar yug, bringing age-old stories back to life.
Big Magic creative director Bimal Unnikrishnan said, “While viewers have watched shows related to Lord Krishna on the small screen, Big Magic’s Baal Krishna will not only explore lesser known stories, but also deal with widely popular stories about Lord Krishna in a fresh and engaging manner, something that has not been witnessed before. Moreover, with our presence on DD Free Dish, we are hopeful that our rapidly growing reach will translate to a wider audience embracing the new show.”
Baal Krishna will see a multi-media promotional plan across key markets.
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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.
