GECs
Epic widens reach; launches on Dish TV
MUMBAI: With a view to broaden its reach, segmented Hindi entertainment channel Epic has now hopped on to the Dish TV direct to home (DTH) platform.
Epic will be available on Dish TV on channel no. 121. The channel will be available to all Dish TV subscribers on free preview till 1 July, 2015. Epic specializes across genres such as action, drama, comedy, supernatural and narrative non-fiction content, set against Indian historic and mythological eras.
Dish TV India COO Salil Kapoor said, “Being a pioneer and market leader, Dish TV has always stood up to its promise of providing maximum entertainment to its customers. We are delighted to add Epic to our bouquet of channels. With this addition, Dish TV maintains its leadership in Hindi entertainment with maximum Hindi GEC in the industry. The Epic channel’s offering will enable our consumers to watch the very best of the segmented Hindi entertainment in the space of Indian history and mythology.”
Epic founder and managing director Mahesh Samat added, “We are happy to announce our availability on Dish TV, which is Asia’s largest DTH brand. It will extend our reach to a wide spectrum of Dish TV users and will allow them to experience high quality stories on Indian history and mythology.”
With this, Epic is now available across key DTH players such as Tata Sky, Airtel, Videocon, Dish TV, and Reliance Digital TV along with major cable players like Hathway and Den Networks amongst others.
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.
