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ETC to air DS group’s endeavour of India-Pak peace initiative on 3 July
MUMBAIi: Establishing yet another milestone on the journey of peace between India & Pakistan, DS Group – a Rs 7000 million conglomerate, celebrated its 75 years with ‘Pass Pass Sarhadon Ki Jugalbandi’. The event, essentially was a gathering of revered musicians across the two nations will air on the ETC Channel on 3 July.
Legends of the likes of Gulzar, Sufi singer Kailash Kher, fusion music band Indian Ocean were in ‘Jugalbandi’ with Pakistani Poet Farhat Shehzad, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (nephew of legendary Sufi & gawwal singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) and Fuzon – rock band of Pakistan.
On this occasion, the President of DS Group, Mr. Ashok Agarwal gushed, ” Roots of India and Pakistan stem from the same ethos and culture. I would like to thank these artists for taking the initiative to bridge the gap and applaud their efforts in making the Pass Pass Sarhadon Ki Jugalbandi a reality.”
A laser beam show marked the occasion essaying peace, friendship and brotherhood.
The event was organized by Live 1 and was supported by Times International Card, Radio Mirchi and ETC Network.
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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.
