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Dangal’s crime fiction show CIF to stream on Facebook
Mumbai: Dangal will now stream detective and crime fiction show Crime Investigation Force (CIF) exclusively on its Facebook page by leveraging its reach on social media.
Originally aired on TV in September 2019, CIF will now stream one episode daily at 10 am starting Friday, 15 May 15, 2020. Viewers can catch CIF by simply logging in to Facebook and navigating to Dangal’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/dangal.tv.channel/
CIF features Aditya Srivastava and Dayanand Shetty in lead roles. The series will showcase how the team solves criminal cases with the help of intelligence and clues. The series also stars Ansha Syed, Dinesh Phadnis, Piyush Mehta, Narendra Gupta, Avdhesh Kumar and Abhay Shukla.
On streaming Crime Investigation Force with a digital-first approach, a Dangal spokesperson said: “There has been a significant surge in consumption of content over digital mediums since the lockdown. Audiences are constantly on the lookout for quality content. While we continue to keep our viewers entertained on television, we believe it is only apt to keep our audience on digital platforms engaged and entertained as well. The Crime Investigation Force had a very strong connect with viewers when we launched it on TV in 2019. The show has an interesting mix of stories that is sure to keep viewers engaged. We are sure that the series will attract viewers on digital media as it did with viewers on TV.
Keeping its viewers entertained during this lockdown, Dangal recently brought back some of its most iconic shows including Ramayan, Chandragupt Maurya, Mahima Shani Dev Ki, Baba Aiso Varr Dhundo and more. The channel will now keep its digital viewers entertained with the launch of CIF on May 15, 2020 exclusively on the Dangal Facebook page.
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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.
