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‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2’ to launch on 10 September
MUMBAI: A show that stormed TV channel Star Plus 17 years ago is making its comeback. Ekta Kapoor’s famed Kasautii Zindagii Kay is relaunching with a new cast and story from 10 September weekdays at 8pm.
The Balaji Telefilms produced show released its first promo in July featuring Erica Fernandes as Prerna in the show, while the male lead will be played by Parth Samthaan. Ekta Kapoor had used social media to convey that “Love never dies!!! When you think it’s over, it returns! Here it is Kasauti Zindagi Kay!”
Kasauti was one of the most successful shows, not just for Balaji Telefilms but also Star Plus. The channel has been revamping its lineup frequently in the recent past as it grapples with low ratings. Shweta Tiwari and Cezanne Khan have played iconic characters and it may be difficult for the audience to imagine new faces. However, the gap would mean there are newer audiences who may not have watched the earlier version and Kapoor’s hint that the rebooted version will also be an emotional drive is likely to mean that the storyline will be suited to modern times.
Currently, the political satire Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai is being aired at the 8pm slot but it will go off air. Earlier, newly launched Nazar was supposed to take over but it has been given the late night slot of 11pm.
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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.
