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Channel7 to launch ‘Main Hun Captain’ and ‘Maan Na Maan Funde Cricket’
MUMBAI:Cricket fever has gripped the news channels. Channel7 has lined up two special programmes during the forthcoming Indo-Pak series. The special programmes Main Hun Captain and Maan Na Maan Funde Cricket will feature news, views and analysis of the series.
Maan Na Maan Funde Cricket will be anchored by Bhagwant Maan (comedian). The anchor will pick key highlights of each ODI and will present it to the viewers in a hilarious manner. The show will be aired from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on each match day.
Main Hun Captain will invite cricket experts like Aquib Javed and Yashpal Sharma to discuss the day’s strategies during the matches. Anchored by former Star News anchor Aparna Kala, the show will have two separate teams christened as India and Pakistan and will debate on the match of the day on various aspects like decisions, blunders and turning points. The show will be aired from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm on each match day.
“Channel7 has always believed in presenting unique content which is in accordance with the preference of Indian viewers. These two special programmes on Indo-Pak ODI series have been specially designed for the cricket lovers for I believe cricket is the sport closest to viewers and followed like a religion in the country” said Channel7 COO Piyush Jain.
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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.
