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GoQuest’s co-production in Indonesia narrates common social theme
MUMBAI: Art unites countries. GoQuest Productions has entered into a production pact for a new television drama series in the Bahasa ‘Malaikat Kecil Dari India’ with Indonesia’s leading General Entertainment TV channel ANTV. GoQuest Productions is a venture of GoQuest Media Ventures – an Indian multi-platform for content distribution, syndication and production.
The series (Little Angels from India), which has already gone on air on ANTV, is GoQuest’s maiden venture in GEC production space with its long-time content syndication partner ANTV in Indonesia.
Vivek Lath, Managing Director, GoQuest Media said, “GoQuest Media found in ANTV just the right partner to venture into production of TV series, building upon its forte in content syndication and distribution. This Indonesian TV series is a blend of popular TV artistes from India and Indonesia and has a theme which cuts across the social milieu of these two countries. I am sure ANTV, through this show, will be able to attract and expand its viewership significantly and fortify its leading position in the entertainment space,”
Jaspinder Kang, who is a partner in GoQuest Productions, stated that the TV soap on ANTV is a 40-episode daily drama series which has Indian TV artistes such as Bhavesh Bhalchandani and Harshita Ojha, lead child Artistes from Veera, Ruhana Khanna, lead child artiste from Ganga, and Vaishali Thakkar, popular TV actress from Uttaran.
Otis Hahijary, managing director, ANTV, stated, “ANTV is committed to bring quality new-age multi-cultural shows to its viewers. Our distinct offerings which has a slew of shows from Turkey and India as part of our offering have enthralled our viewers. The tie-up with GoQuest to launch “Malaikat Kecil” which talks about how three kids who get separated from their mother in India get eventually reunited in Indonesia.”
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.
