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Jiostar gives Vipul Nagar programming responsibility for Star Bharat as well
MUMBAI: JioStar network has expanded Gujarati language business head Vipul Nagar’s role to include Star Bharat programming, starting earlier this month. Earlier in November 2024, Vipul had transitioned from Viacom18 Media where he was heading content for Colors Rishtey to Jiostar where he was given the responsibility of the Gujarati language business.
Prior to Viacom18 Media, Vipul spent nearly 15 years at Radio Mirchi which he finally quit as senior vice-president & national creative director (brand solutions) in September 2021.
Nagar’s career highlights include working as AVP & cluster programming head, Gujarat at Mirchi, where he handled programming of four Gujarat stations. He also served as AVP & station director in the Varanasi area, India, and cluster programming head at Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi.
In his current role, Nagar will oversee programming for Star Bharat and business development for the Colors Gujarat Cluster at JioStar Network. His appointment is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills, creative vision, and industry expertise.
Nagar holds a post graduate diploma in digital marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.
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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.
