GECs
Four regional channels to be launched
The Rathikant Basu promoted Broadcast India has planned to launch four encrypted regional channels–Bangla, Punjabi, Gujarati and Marathi. The channels are expected to be on air within the next six months through Insat 2E. The company is under negotiations with Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) for uplinking.
Broadcast India is also in the process of content creation for their forthcoming Internet project. The company also has plans to get in the radio market once the Government reviews its policies.
Murdoch owned News Corporation has a 5 per cent stake in the company which be raised only till 20 per cent as per the Government regulations.
Basu has pumped in Rs 1200 million for the regional channel venture and the leading consulting firm Arthur Anderson will work on the business plan. Venture capital funding will be seeked by Basu.
The regional channels will be a part of the Star TV bouquet following the distribution agreement with Star TV.
GECs
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.
