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Investigation Discovery launches 100 hours of new content
MUMBAI: ID – Investigation Discovery, the channel that is dedicated to true stories of investigation, mystery and suspense, is looking at launching close to 100 hours of new content this quarter.
Targeting afternoon and prime time viewers in the Hindi speaking markets (HSM), ID’s programming will satisfy the inquiring minds with compelling stories.
Content line-up:
ID’s quarter line-up will dial up the viewers’ detective instinct with four mega premieres that include Web of Lies that will allow the viewers to peek into the world of danger and false identities.
Next up, House of Horror: Kidnapped will have terrifying tales of people who were kidnapped, yet were lucky enough to survive.
Over My Dead Body will present empowering, action-packed stories of women who were attacked and didn’t just fight back but turned the tables on their enemy and lived to tell the tale; and the true stories of women killers in Deadly Women.
The channel has also roped in television and film actor Rohit Roy to host a show titled Khooni Saaya, which will showcase intriguing stories that have shocked people and changed their lives forever.
Talking about the new programmes, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific EVP and general manager – South Asia Rahul Johri said, “ID is home to the most compelling investigation programming. Bringing in the best mix of suspense, thriller and mystery, ID will continue to present impactful and engaging programmes from India and international markets.”
The quarter will also see returning series on ID. Paula Zahn will unravel criminal investigations by entering into the murky world of convicted murderers in On the Case with Paula Zahn.
These days, marriages are not always what they look like. The shocking hidden secrets of spouses will be unraveled in the show called Who the (Bleep) did I marry?
A new show that will explore the seemingly never ending depths of depravity within titled Most Evil and Deadly Sins will also go on air.
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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.
