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Channel [V] ‘Super Singer’ steams into Bangalore
BANGALORE: Channel [V] will conduct its Bangalore auditoons for the Super Singer contest on 28 October at St. John’s auditorium.
Registrations will be conducted between 8am – 10am & on a first come-first serve basis. Post registration, the participants will be auditioned by popular singer Adnan Sami.
Speaking at a press conference, Amar K Deb Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb said, “We are delighted to be back in Bangalore. Considering both pop stars 1 & Pop stars 2 had their finalists from Bangalore, we have a lot of expectations from the talent here.”
The auditions for the contest will also take place in Ahmedabad on 3 November and Mumbai on 10 November, where those who have missed out earlier can also participate, said an official release.
Samsung India Electronics Ltd. is the title sponsor for this nationwide search for the voice of India. The associate sponsors for the contest are Marico Industries Ltd. (Hair & Care Silk n Shine), New Liril Orange (Hindustan Lever Limited) Parle Magix, Brylcreem, Air Action Center fresh, McDonalds, Baba Elaichi & Maruti Suzuki.
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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.
