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Gaurav Banerjee to take charge of Life OK?
MUMBAI: Last week, indiantelevision.com was the first to break the news of Life OK business head and general manager Ajit Thakur quitting Star India.
Since then, the industry is abuzz with a question – who will take charge now?
As per industry sources, Star Plus general manager will be looking after the second GEC from the Star stable till a new person is appointed.
However, when contacted, Banerjee denied any such development.
Banerjee had joined Star Plus in October 2009 and was instrumental in shaping content around “Rishta Wahi Soch Nayi” theme. He was elevated as the GM in 2013.
It can be noted that Banerjee helped shape content strategy for Life OK in addition to Star Plus, earlier as well, where he developed shows like ‘Mahadev’.
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.
