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Eros Intl acquires global distribution rights for ‘Namastey London’
MUMBAI: Bollywood media and entertainment firm Eros International has acquired the global distribution rights for Namastey London.
It has been directed and produced by Vipul Shah and co-produced by Ad Labs.
The film stars Akshay Kumar as Arjun, a tough but fun loving farmer from Punjab who is trying to make a success of his arranged married to sophisticated English Rose Jasmeet Singh. Jasmeet, aka Jazz, played by the beautiful Katrina Kaif, is determined to cherish her love for her British boyfriend Charlie Brown.
Namastey London is an emotional drama told in a light vein is love about giving or taking? Will Indian values surrender to Western upbringing and whether Jazz or Jasmeet will prevail?
Eros’ first co-production Waqt – A Race Against was also a Vipul Shah directorial venture.
Eros will also release the soundtrack for Namastey London as well. It has 18 tracks including lounge remix versions. Music director Himesh Reshammiya has given music to the film.
Eros will release the film globally on 9 March, 2007. After the success of the Othello inspired Omkara, Eros has three global releases in the run up to March 2007 – Salaam-E-Ishq, Eklavya and Namastey London.
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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.
