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Karuna Samtani appointed COO SaharaOne Television
MUMBAI: Karuna Samtani has been appointed as the chief operating officer of SaharaOne Television, the television wing of SaharaOne. Sahara India has brought together its motion pictures, radio, television and special identity concerns under the single entity SaharaOne.
Samtani was earlier associated with Nimbus Communication Ltd., Pratham Media entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Star TV, Zee Telefilms Ltd. and advertising agencies including Contract, Hindustan Thompson, Enterprise Nexus and Ambience Advertising.
She had successfully launched and managed Zee TV, El TV and Siticable, says an official release. She has been the woman behind a range of shows like Antakshari, Tara, Banegi Apni Baat, Campus, Philips Top 10, Zee Horror Show, Hasratein, Hum Paanch, Sailaab, Amanat, TVS SaReGaMa, and Purush Shetra among others, the release adds.
Samtani has been quoted in the release as saying, “The challenge in TV always has been to make programmes that talk with the audience and that audience can relate to. At SaharaOne, we strive to create content that is entertaining, interesting and touches a chord in the viewer’s heart. There’s a new set of expectation arising from Indian audiences and we want to fulfill their expectations.”
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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.
