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KBC registrations start with a record of 22.7 lakh entries
MUMBAI: On 6 June when Amitabh Bachchan beckoned India to answer a question, kickstarting the registrations for the 10thseason of Kaun Banega Crorepati at 8:30 PM, just before the launch of Zindagi Ke Crossroads, the show went on to achieve a milestone. For the very first time, the show clocked in maximum participation over a single question – 27.2 lakh entries from aspirants across the country.
For the first time in the history of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the registration has seen a mass hysteria of this volume. While the opportunity to sit on the hot seat is achieved by a lucky few, the show is synonymous with changing the fate of people who aren’t afraid to use their power of knowledge.
Sony Entertainment Television head of digital products Amogh Dusad says, “We are hoping that the entire nation continues to participate with the same fervour till 22 June. Every time we set out with a new season of KBC with certain expectations, we are pleasantly surprised with the growing popularity that the show commands. This year too is no different and it only reinforces the power of knowledge that is waiting to be unleashed.”
Kaun Banega Crorepati is a show that redefined the family game show genre on Indian Television and is awaited with bated breath by the audience each season. Registrations for this season are open till 22 June wherein at 8:30pm a question will be released by Amitabh Bachchan. The mode of registration is to correctly answer these questions via SMS, IVRS or through Sony LIV.
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.
