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‘Fair & Lovely Shikhar’ kickstarts on Sony on 28 August
MUMBAI: Sony will be showcasing India’s most celebrated women on Fair & Lovely Shikhar, which will be aired on 28 August at 12.30 pm.
An initiative by Fair & Lovely, the programme delves into the lives of amazing women achievers who have overcome all obstacles with their strong will and positive attitude and changed their destinies.
Fair & Lovely Shikhar, also marks the debut of Pooja Ghai Rawal (Rhea of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi fame) as a television hostess.
The show will trace inspiring stories of women who may not have got the best start to their lives but through sheer grit and determination have achieved great heights that no one thought possible. Not only the guests but the hostess will also inspire the viewers and help them pursue their dreams.
The first episode showcases choreographer Saroj Khan’s journey from the partition days in Pakistan, her struggle for a living in India, to becoming one of the most well known Bollywood personalities.
Air Marshall Padmavati Bandhopadhyay, lawyer-activist Flavia Agnes and Sewa founder Runa Banerjee are some of the women who will also be featured on Fair & Lovely Shikhar.
Hindustan Lever Limited vice president (skin) Ashok Venkatramini said, “Fair & Lovely Shikhar is a salute to all the women who have, despite all odds, with their courage and determination achieved great heights, pursued their dreams to change their destinies. All the guests showcased in the serial are the face and spirit of Indian women. With Fair & Lovely Shikhar, we want to inspire the viewers to realise their dreams and ambitions and follow them to attain success.”
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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.
