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Channel [V] to launch Get Gorgeous-3 on 6 March
MUMBAI: The music channel arm of Star India, Channel [v] brings back the third season of glam reality show — Get Gorgeous. The show will premier from 6 March.
The quest for the country’s next supermodel will be spearheaded by popular bollywood actor Dino Morea; model and fashion choreographer Marc Robinson and fashion designer Surily Goel.
Channel [v]’s VJ Pia Trivedi, will host the series and take viewers through their journey on Channel [v]’s Get Gorgeous.
According to an official release, the chosen ones are being screened by the jury panel to arrive at a shortlist of 15 finalists. These 15 selected faces will then be given a complete makeover and grooming by a panel of experts from the industry such as model and grooming expert Noyonika Chatterjee, dancer and choreographer Rajiv Goswami, photographer Colstan Julian, styleing partnertips from Elle Magazine editor Nonita Kalra and skin experts from Kaya Skin Clinic.
The winner of Get Gorgeous 3 will win herself the once-in-a-lifetime contract with Channel [v] and Matrix Model Management.
Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb says, “It just gets bigger and bigger every year. The concept is a hit it is now much sought after by modelling hopefuls across the country as a key launch platform for their dreams. The success on-air, as a reality format continues to excite us as well. We’re thrilled to have Dino, Marc and Surily on board. Together we promise to find a face that will launch a thousand brands and a show that will scorch your TV screens week after week! “
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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.
