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Karisma to star in daily soap on Sahara TV
MUMBAI: One could be forgiven for thinking some new Bollywood blockbuster was going on the floors. Screen siren Karisma Kapoor is there in a double role, along with a whole jing bang of lesser stars. It is not a movie though but the next big daily soap (maybe monster soap is a better word) and it’s coming on Sahara TV in November.
The series has been conceived and created by Akash Deep, and has Karisma in a double role. It is being directed by Anurag Bansal, says Deep who is also the producer. Deep confirmed that the series, for which shooting is just about to start, is a daily soap and would be airing on Sahara TV in the 9 pm slot. Deep said the serial would be titled Karishma.
The other actors in this Bollywood star top heavy production are Sanjay Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Arshad Wasi, Sharad lapoor, Jugal hansraj, Sheeba, Apoorva Agnihotri, Vijay Raj, Salil Ankola, Pavan Malhotra, Parmit Shetty and Reshma Modi.
The writer is Sachin Bhowmik, screenplay by R Talukdar, and dialogues have been delivered by Naeem Izaaz, Deep says.
While details as to the kind of the money going into the serial were not immideately available Karisma will reportedly be paid an eight-figure fee that rivals the kind of monies doled out to the Big B Amitabh Bachchan for KBC on Star Plus.add just the costs of all the other stars in this mega soap and Karishma looks like being the costliest series ever made on Indian television.
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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.
