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‘Bollywood Birth Marks’ completes 2 years on etc
MUMBAI: Bollywood Birth Marks (BBM), the Bollywood-centric two minute capsule on etc, will complete two years in May. It began in May 2001.
BBM gives a peep into the life of Bollywood celebrities by giving facts about their birthdays, the place of their birth, their achievements in professional and personal life, their likes, dislikes and some interesting facets of their life.
To celebrate its second birthday, BBM will air specials on Bollywood actors -Madhuri Dixit and Paresh Rawal.
While from 10 May to 17 May the capsule will be dedicated to gorgeous Madhuri Dixit , her career, her likes and her life ; from 26 May to 31 May, it will focus on the popular performer Paresh Rawal.
The capsule airs four times a day at 1.28 am, 8.58 am, 12.58 pm and 5.58 pm respectively. Interestingly, the show also allows viewers to send e-greetings or SMS birthday greetings to their favourite Bollywood celebrities. .
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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.
