GECs
Colors firms up weekend programming with ‘Naagin’ at 8 pm
MUMBAI: After launching the new season of Bigg Boss, Colors is gearing up to firm up its weekend programming with the launch of another show titled Naagin. Starting from 31 October, the show will be aired on Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm.
It will replace the channel’s celebrity talk show The Anupam Kher Show- Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai at 8 pm hosted by Anupam Kher.
The concept of Naagin is not new to India. There have been multiple movies based on the Ichhadhari Naagin like the Sridevi starrer Naagin, Nagina, Sheshnaag and more recently – Mallika Sherawat’s Hiss.
Moreover, in 2007 Zee TV launched a show on the same concept titled Naagin – Waadon Ki Agnipariksh, which was produced by AK Films. The series ran for three years and completed 219 episodes.
How Colors’ new television offering brings about differentiation from what has already been tried before will be interesting to see.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms, Naagin is based on the snake that changes her form according to will. The promos of the show are already on air.
On other Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) Colors’ weekend show Naagin at 8 pm slot will be pitted against &TV’s game show Deal or No Deal hosted by Ronit Roy, which airs at 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday, Zee TV’s Neeli Chatri Wale, Star Plus’ new show Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi (AKRHZ) with Amitabh Bachchan as the host, Life OK’s Dafa 420 and Sab’s Police Factory. On the other hand, Sony Entertainment Television airs Hindi movies from 8 pm on Saturday and Deva Shree Ganesha on Sunday.
GECs
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.
