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Colors fine-tunes its content line-up
MUMBAI: Colors has fine-tuned its content line up to be the viewers’ entertainment companion during the quarantine. Offering comfort amidst the chaos, the channel will have a range of content across genres including comedy, fantasy, drama, mythology, and reality in the prime time and non-primetime hours.
Setting the tone of the day will be a mix of action and comic reality with the reruns of the most popular seasons of Khatron Ke Khiladi and the laughter riot Khatra Khatra Khatra between 10 am to 1 pm. Movies will make the afternoons interesting as the channel will bring forth a great mix of family entertainers from its impressive library. The prime time lineup will feature the 5 top shows including Choti Sarrdaarni, Shakti. Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii, Barrister Babu, Vidya and Bigg Boss Season 13 between 7-11 pm. Each of these shows will air in one-hour slots giving the viewers a maximum dose of their most favourite programmes. Weekends will bring comic relief with the best of Comedy Nights With Kapil, transport you to the fantastical world with Naagin and trigger adrenaline rush with the reruns of the most recent episodes of Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Viacom18 Hindi mass entertainment chief content officer Manisha Sharma says: “Due to the nationwide lockdown, the television landscape is changing quite significantly. We at Colors are constantly and very closely evaluating how the viewership habits are evolving and designing our programming. With no fresh daily or weekly shows being put on air due to limitations, viewers are looking at alternate options for entertainment and non-prime time band has gained momentum. People staying indoors and spending time with the families has boost movie consumption on TV and hence we have consciously added it to the mix along with mythology. Through challenging times, Colors continues to stay connected with its loyal viewers through a carefully curated mix of shows for wholesome entertainment.”
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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.
