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ETC launches film-based show ‘Bada Pardaa’
MUMBAI: ETC has launched Bada Pardaa, a show showcasing different aspects of popular films. Dedicated to one film per episode, the attempt is to get viewers closer to big movies.
According to an official release, the show will kick off this November with old classic Mughal- E -Azam.
Bada Pardaa will showcase different aspects of films. Its songs, its stars, its producer/director, scenes and interesting incidents will be flashed on ETC all through the period of thirty days, when the forthcoming film is riding as Bada Pardaa, says the release.
So one can see special 40 seconds capsules dedicated to Mughal- E -Azam, hear songs of the film on ETC Music, catch some good and see the making of the film in the show ‘Unseen’, adds the release.
Viewers can catch Director’s Special, a 30-minutes show about the director of Mughal- E -Azam K Asif, his work and his time. Then there is ETC Shahanshah and ETC Shahzaada talking about Prithviraj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar respectively. It will also have the viewpoint from people who matter. These shows will telecast between 8 November to 16November, while other trivia and complete songs will continue all through the month in compilations and as capsules.
Viewers can get entertained with unknown facets about the life of the stars and director in vignettes and tidbits. In short Bada Pardaa is a bagful of goodies from the classic Mughal- E -Azam.
It will also have contest with 60 seconds capsule. It will be on air five times a day and will ask questions pertaining to trivia, colorization concept, and multimedia contests about the film.
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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.
