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‘Chhota Bheem’ back on Pogo in Kung Fu avatar
MUMBAI: Kids’ favourite character Chhota Bheem is back on television in a brand-new Kung Fu avatar. A new series of 10 episodes of Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka premiered on television on 25 April and will be aired every day at 12.30 pm.
Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka movie was released last year and became the first 3D movie released by an Indian company. The movie received a great response from the audience and narrated the journey of the Dholapkur gang, consisting of Chhota Bheem and his friends and how they helped in saving the life of princess Kia in China as they defeated Zuzu. The new series of "Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka" will focus on the individual adventures of Chhota Bheem and his friends as the story continues further.
Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd founder-CEO Rajiv Chilaka said: “Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka movie has been well accepted theatrically by kids all over India, Middle East as well as South Korea. The series carries on the adventures of Bheem and the team in China. With a completely new setting and all-new adventures, we hope the kids will love watching the series and be entertained.”
Abhishek Dutta, South Asia Network Head for Cartoon Network and POGO, said: “We are excited to launch this new Chhota Bheem series on POGO this summer along with fun-filled, relatable content starring kids’ superhero Bheem that will keep our young viewers engaged and entertained.”
Amidst the Covid2019 outbreak, with kids’ being the most challenging of the lot, the premiere could not have happened at a much better time. These are tough times for kids’ as they can no longer go out to play and are looking for something new always. The return of Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka will surely help kids’ keep entertained and busy as they stay during this time.
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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.
