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‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’- Sahara’s new talent hunt
MUMBAI: Sahara Manoranjan and Percept D’Mark are to initiate a nationwide talent hunt called ‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’.The exercise is being embarked upon to unravel new talent of 30 potential film stars. The talent hunt will take off in the first week of March, and following suit will be a number of road shows across the country that will be hosted by well-known film personalities.
Percept D’Mark which is into high profile celebrity management is all set to conduct and supervise the logistics of the event, which is being supported by Sahara Manoranjan.
Abhijeet Sarkar, head, corporate communications, Sahara India, says: “The Sahara India Parivaar is known for its commitment to the entertainment sector. This sector is witnessing massive growth, and we believe this is only the beginning. Events like ‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’ are an investment in the future.”
An advisory board comprising of Karan Johar, Mahesh Bhatt, Raveena Tandon, Asha Parekh, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Smita Thackeray, Sarika, Ken Ghosh, Ashok Salian and Manish Malhotra has been constituted. The panel will decide the process of selection and will also play an integral part in the direction setting process for the talent hunt, says the press release.
Auditing the selection and elimination process will be Ernst & Young to ensure smooth functioning of systems.
The advertising campaign and distribution of forms will commence March onwards.
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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.
