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Essel Group’s 90 years event simulcasts across all ZEE entertainment channels
MUMBAI: Essel Group recently held its 90 years celebrations event in New Delhi amidst the presence of esteemed dignitaries, corporate honchos and Government authorities including the president Pranab Mukherjee and prime inister, Narendra Modi. The success of the event was the result of the entire Essel Group working together as one family.
While the event witnessed a full house of over 3000+ guests comprising of top politicians, corporate honchos and the cream layer of the society, Essel Group has planned to take the event to the living rooms of its 1.2 Bn viewers across the world. The event will simulcast across all the ZEE Entertainment channels, through a roadblock, on 21May 2017 at 5 pm.
The highlights of the event include president Pranab Mukherjee and PM Narendra Modi’s powerful speeches, awards, along with the keynote of ,Essel Group cahirman and Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabhah Subhash Chandra.
The event also features a special poetry recited by Amitabh Bachchan, which beautifully captures the journey of Essel Group. Blended with powerful performances by the artists of ZEE Entertainment’s leading shows Saregamapa and Dance India Dance, this event promises an entertaining Sunday evening.
Speaking about the simulcast, ZEE Entertainment Corporate Brand and Communications head Sunil Buch said, “Essel Group’s 90 Years Event was a grand success and we want every viewer of ZEE Entertainment to witness the glorious celebrations. After all its our viewers and customers who have brought the Group to its crest of success. We wish to celebrate this milestone with each one of them”.
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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.
