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Channel 7’s ‘ Scorpio Speedster’ hunt comes to Mumbai
MUMBAI: Channel7’s , Scorpio Speedster – the hunt for India’s fastest bowler has come to Mumbai in search of one contender who will be selected for the national semifinals. The channel has tied up with IMG, for the reality hunt show to cater to viewers through different genres.
The tenth and the last round of the nationwide search will be held on 19 November and 20 November at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. The first nine rounds were held at Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
The winner of the reality hunt will be awarded with Rs 10 lakhs and four and a half months training at MRF Pace Foundation. Ajay Jadeja along with various other cricket experts is hosting the show.
The seven finalists selected during the national semifinals will be trained for the finals and will be showcased through the reality cricket show. This duel between the seven blowers would be spread across 13 episodes.
Every participant will be allowed to bowl thrice and their pace will be measured with speed guns. The ten fastest bowlers will qualify for the final of the Mumbai round, to take place on Sunday. The finalists will bowl four balls each and the bowler with the fastest speed over the two days will be declared winner.
The channel is advertising heavily through the Dainink Jagran platform and is looking at cross-promotion on television channels. Channel7 COO, Piyuish Jain adds, “We are in discussion with few channels, but we have yet to lock it.”
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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.
