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MTV Beats celebrate Ganeshotsav with Bappa Beats!
Mumbai: MTV Beats adds the festive fervour and zeal to the most awaited time of the year- Ganeshotsav. Adding zest to the homecoming of lord Ganesha, MTV Beats brings fans of music and Bappa together, and a chance to win exciting prizes and merchandise, with a dynamic “Bappa Beats” celebration across Mumbai!
Grooving through the streets of Mumbai, two branded canters will explore a new area each day across the 10 festive days, visiting multiple Ganpati Pandals. Taking the MTV Beats malamaal festival en route, the branded canter will comprise a Beats Baby and a host asking visitors trivia about Bollywood, Ganpati and a lot more. Winners will receive branded merchandise of MTV Beats malamaal festival, an exciting watch-and-win contest on the channel!
Adding to the gusto and verve, a Beats Mandli led by the Beats Baby and consisting of rappers, lezim performers, dhol players, and acoustic bands, will perform at multiple Ganpati Pandals across the city along with the canters on the 8th and 9th day of the Ganpati Festival.
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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.
