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HistoryTV18 announces season four of travel series ‘#RoadTrippinwithRnM’
Mumbai: HistoryTV18 has announced season four of “#RoadTrippinwithRnM” featuring Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma, starting 5 July. The social media-focused digital franchise shows real-time travel experiences through road trips across several Indian states. For the new season, the two travellers, Rocky and Mayur, are packing their bags for a road trip through the western state of Gujarat.
Even as the Covid-19 vaccination gains momentum and restrictions ease across India, road trips remain the preferred mode of leisure travel. HistoryTV18 spotted the trend early on, creating an innovative, first-of-its-kind, and made-for-the-times format, the channel said in a statement. The first three road trips of the innovative, online travel series set new benchmarks of success with more than 80 million views and 250 million impressions, it added.
The series has recently won Gold for ‘Best Acting/Anchoring/Content Delivery’ by Rocky and Mayur at this year’s vIDEA – Video Media Awards and Summit 2021.
“What makes this travelogue compelling is the sheer spontaneity and authenticity of the format, in addition to the rich content that draws upon India’s incredible diversity and heritage and the personalities of our travellers,” A+E Networks | TV18’s president – content & communication, Arun Thapar said. “The journeys and experiences represent possibility, hope and fuel the desire to look further and beyond the obvious and the mundane. I believe that just as Rocky and Mayur can hardly wait to hit the road again, our viewers too look forward to being part of these road trips. And so, the show’s following has kept growing. Gujarat is rich with histories, cultures, and natural wonders… This land of spectacular, varied landscapes, architecture, cuisines, and people has much to offer travellers throughout the year. Season four is a chance to experience Gujarat in the Monsoon, so it’s a definite must-follow.”
Itching to get back to what he does best, Rocky said he “cannot wait to hit the road and take on the open road!” and on the other hand, Mayur said he is looking forward to having “the scrumptious Gujarati food.”
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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.
