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Filmfare 2018 to air on Colors
MUMBAI: Filmfare has announced the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 on 20 January with Colors as the broadcast partner.
The awards will honour artists whose dedication and hard work led to some of the most memorable performances and films on celluloid in 2017. The event will bring together the who’s who of the film industry and promises to create new benchmarks with a spectacular award show.
Viacom18 COO Raj Nayak said, “What a happy ending to 2017 as we welcome the iconic black lady into the Colors family. The black lady is perhaps the most recognisable award in the country and we are proud to enhance its glory by putting it on India’s fastest growing entertainment channel, Colors. The rich history of Filmfare makes it the most sought-after awards in the entertainment industry; the addition of which to our bouquet of offerings will make our channel the Mecca of entertainment for the viewers.”
Taking forward the legacy of honouring the best of talent, Filmfare is back with the Jio Filmfare Short Film Awards 2018.
Filmfare worldwide media CEO Deepak Lamba said, “Last year, Filmfare took few big steps in strengthening its foothold and expand its reach on the digital platform with strategic associations with Facebook, Twitter etc. This year as well, we aim to set a new benchmark by reaching out to our patrons using television as well as digital platforms.”.
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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.
