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Chandra meets Musharraf; to explore Pak further
MUMBAI: Zee Telefilms CMD Subhash Chandra met the Pakistan president Pervez Mushrraf during his three-day visit to the country.
Zee Group chief has also met a number of media and entertainment industry personalities to explore the ways to enhance the group’s revenues from Pakistan.
PTI has quoted Zee Telefilms vice president Ashish Kaul as saying, “we are now looking at exploring all options to enhance the group’s revenue from the neighbouring country. Zee is also open to forge partnerships in Pakistan as part of its business initiatives. We are open to any kind of partnership.”
Kaul claimed that Zee’s bouquet of entertainment channels was well received by Pak viewers in the country.
Chandra also stressed on the need to address the menace of piracy afflicting the entertainment industry in the two nations during his interaction with various personalities.
He also called on Punjab province chief minister Choudhary Pervez Ilahi in Lahore.
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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.
