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Channel [V] announce winners of VJ Freshers ’06
MUMBAI: Channel [V] has announced the toppers of VJ Freshers – Batch of 2006. Neil Bhoopalam from Mumbai and Tanveer Gill from New Delhi graduated as gold medallists and were appointed for Channel [V] VJ’s, who will get to be the ‘next big thing’ on television.
The seven finalists participated in front of a faculty comprising Ranvir Shourie, Vinay Pathak, ad man Prahlad Kakkar and Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb and people from the music industry, the media and other celebrities.
In an effort to showcase their talent, the seven finalists walked the ramp to showcase Pantaloon’s new collection, performed to a musical and faced a volley of questions thrown at them by the mentors.
From the total applications received, Channel [V] and the faculty members, selected eight finalists from across the country who spent a week at Goa wherein they were put to the test; leading up to the selection of the final winners.
Commenting on quest for a VJ Fresher Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb said, ” My school has always shaped the best students like Sophia Haque, Meghana Reddy, Laila Rouss, Ranvir Shourie, Pia Rai Choudhury and many more. And this year as well has my teachers have nurtured the best, and we all would like to wish Neil Bhoopalam and Tanveer Gill, all the very best as they are set to make the world sit up and take notice.”
Announcing the winner of VJ Freshers Shorey said, “We don’t believe it that we have finally decided who the winners are, it has actually been a very tough job. We had fun though.all seven students have been really cool and we have tried to train them in all different spheres so that they have a solution to all problems.”
Pathak added, “We are feeling very lonely now as the graduation day is over and we will not be able to spend any time with them. But we would like to wish all of them luck and specially Neil Bhoopalam and Tanveer Gill, as they will be the next big sensation on television.”
Commenting on the win Bhoopalam said, “I have worked very hard for this title…I ate a lot of fish, I spent a lot of time observing people’s reaction when they trip and fall, watched a lot of Channel [V] and I think that’s what gave me an edge above others.”
Gill said, “I would like to thank my teachers who supported and guided me through my journey specially Ranvir, Vinay and Channel [V] VJ’s. I still can’t believe it, my dreams have finally come true.”
The finale episode of Pantaloons presents [V] VJ Freshers styled By Maybelline New York will be aired on 24 December in a one-hour special starting 12 noon.
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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.
