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Etc Punjabi, Alpha Punjabi to telecast ‘Miss World Punjaban’ live
MUMBAI: The Lux Orchid Miss World Punjaban 2004 will be held on 6 November at Ludhiana. The contest will air live on Alpha Punjabi and Etc Punjabi simultaneously.
ETC Punjabi began the two-month long exercise in September. The channel had invited entries from all the participants along with their photographs and a brief profile. Girls from all over Punjab and even other states came forward in the biggest ever strength of more than 200 applicants.
Entries were also received from other countries like Canada and the UK. Out of these, 30 contestants were selected for the semi finals at Mohali and Chandigarh, informs an official release.
Etc Punjabi president Rabindra Narayan added, “It is our constant endeavor to reach out to our viewers by going beyond television. To discover the new Lux Orchid Miss World Punjaban is part of that effort. We are grateful to Lux Orchid for believing in this concept and going all out to patronise this venture”.
This will be the eight exclusive beauty pageant based on Punjabi culture, which will be organised by Sabhyacharak Saath Punjab and Etc Punjabi.
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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.
