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Discovery finalises plans for first local Indian production
MUMBAI: Foreign channels have discovered that the best way to penetrate the Indian market further is through dubbing and procuring locally relevant content.
Discovery will now go a step further with its Travel and Living Channel. Plans have been finalised for two shows that will air on Travel and Living later this year. In the past Discovery has enjoyed success with its Discover India time band. Here it buys documentaries from producers on a variety of subjects which it then airs on Saturdays at 9 pm, with a repeat telecast on Sundays at 9 am.
However the latest initiative marks the first time that Discovery will develop original concepts for commission to local producers. One show is based on cities in India. This six- episode series is currently in production. The second series, comprising 13 episodes, is about food and is currently in pre production.
While confirming the development a Discovery spokesperson refused to divulge further details saying that the shows would air in the October – December 2005 period. He added that one episode for one of the shows had already been shot.
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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.
