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Director Ajai Sinha seeks fresh talent for new project ‘Anchhui’
MUMBAI: Director Ajai Sinha, the man behind critically acclaimed shows like Astitva-Ek Prem Kahani and Hasratein, is on the lookout for fresh talent to act in his forthcoming venture Anchhui.
Sinha will be traveling extensively to select the characters. Pune, Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi and Ahmedabad are some of the destinations that he proposes to visit apart from Mumbai.
Anchhui, is a story of two sisters, the elder one being mentally challenged. The story focuses on how the society at large treats or rather exploit such people so as to derive maximum benefit for themselves.
Sinha’s serial Hasratein, based on the novel written by Jaywant Dalvi was telecast on Zee TV ten years ago. Astitva-Ek Prem Kahani, currently on Zee TV also deals with the differences of opinion that arises on account of a vast age gap between a couple.
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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.
