GECs
KBC Internet sites rise again while Star TV watches helplessly
Star TV made a lot of hulabaloo about how the network would crack down on any one trying to corner the limelight by riding on the shirt tails of the successful Kaun Banega Crorepati. Well, it seems to be doing little. Several companies are ripping off on the concept of crorepati – so much so that it has become part of the Indian lingo.
But worse is the fact that Star has done nothing about Internet sites which have cropped up. Two have been sending mails to VSNL subscribers asking them to win crores. These are http://www.crorepatibaniye.com, and http://www.croreMaster.com, a site which had come up about a fortnight ago but shut down soon thereafter when it could not cope with the web traffic.
http://www.croremaster.com was uncannily tuned into the show in its run in its look and feel. One has not been able to log into see it in its second run.
Wonder whether the folks at Star will put their money where their mouth is and crack down on these renegade sites. Or will they follow the dictum: it’s a free world after all, let everyone have his piece of the crorepati action. .
GECs
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.
