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Kannada TV shows to resume shooting from 25 May
MUMBAI: There is finally some reprieve for the TV production industry. The Karnataka government has finally granted permission to the Kannada television industry to resume shooting from 25 May.
However, the government has advised production houses to take pandemic-related precautionary measures for their members available on the set. This includes compulsory use of masks, proper sanitisation on set, buffet system for breakfast and lunch, etc. They can resume indoor shoots with an essential crew of 18 to 20 people. Senior citizens are barred from entering the set.
Kannada Television Association, in an official statement, stated, “By having a discussion with television technical department, directors and producers it has been unanimously decided to resume shooting from 25 May by following all precautionary measures like having sanitizers on the sets, wearing masks is a must for crew members and maintaining social distancing so that no person on the sets gets affected by the pandemic.”
This comes after Kannada television association president S V Shivakumar took up the lead to meet Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa requesting him to grant permission to shoot television shows which were on halt since the lockdown.
For more than one month, almost all general entertainment channels (GEC) have been airing the repeat telecasts of their shows, while several others are re-running their popular old shows.
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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.
