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Colors syndicates ‘Farah Ki Daawat’ to Pakistan’s TV One
MUMBAI: IndiaCast and Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC), Colors have inked a syndication deal for Farah Ki Daawat to Pakistan’s GEC – TV One. With the syndication of this show, 12 Colors programs now air in Pakistan.
Colors CEO Raj Nayak said that entertainment is at the very core of every initiative it undertakes. “The syndication of Farah Ki Daawat to Pakistan boosts our confidence in going beyond the norm to create differentiated content that appeals to viewers not only in India but across the world,” he added.
IndiaCast COO Gaurav Gandhi said, “The content on Colors is a great proposition for international viewers, especially within the Indian sub-continent. It has been our constant endeavor to present the best of Indian entertainment to viewers across the world and this syndication deal with Pakistan’s TV One furthers this promise. We are pleased to present the audience in Pakistan with a unique concept like Farah Ki Daawat for their weekend viewing.”
The show was launched in India on 22 February, 2015 with an episode featuring Abhishek Bachchan and guest Sargun Mehta. The show had received positive feedback from viewers across social media platforms.
Khan said, “I am thrilled by the feedback that viewers have showered Farah Ki Daawat with. The show is gaining popularity and, across various social platforms, viewers are commenting about the ease with which they have been able to replicate the recipes in their own kitchens. Farah Ki Daawat’s syndication to Pakistan’s TV One, gives me the unique opportunity to reach out to Bollywood fans and food lovers across the border.”
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.
