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Jackie Chan to star in a Chinese television series
MUMBAI: Action star Jackie Chan is now going to star in a television series, which has been titled Silver Times. Apart from Chan, the series will also star other big stars from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
According to a media report, Silver Times is a youth drama set at the Beijing Film Academy, which regales stories on the college’s acting department. Noted film stars and directors who have graduated from the Beijing Film Academy are also expected to be included in the lineup. One of them is Zhao Wei, who played the character Little Swallow in the movie Pearl Princess. Apart from her; actress-director Xu Jinglei and acclaimed filmmaker Feng Xiaogang will also feature in the series.
The main lead in Silver Times will be played by South Korean singer Jang Na.
On home ground; Chan has recently been roped in by Bajaj Auto for their new bike – Discover, as its new brand ambassador. Chan will soon be seen in the brand’s ad campaigns. The company roped in the action star because of his popularity in Asia. The new bike will be launched in a few week’s time.
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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.
