GECs
MTV Hero Honda Roadies 3 kicks off on 19 September
MUMBAI: Starting 19 September, the final 13 MTV Hero Honda Roadies will feature the experiences of the Roadies (who have been chosen through auditions in five cities) travelling from India’s hottest desert Jaisalmer to India’s coldest desert Leh over a period of 40 days.
MTV VJ Rannvijay will flag-off MTV Hero Honda Roadies 3.
Traversing the country on seven Hero Honda Karizmas, under unbelievably challenging conditions with extremely limited budgets and virtual isolation from their friends and family, the adventurers will undertake various tasks that test their endurance, energy and patience as they learn about India’s disparate environs and people, informs an official communiqué.
After getting through tough auditions held in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai, seven guys and six girls were chosen who were intelligent, articulate, had a penchant for adventure, and with distinctive personalities and skills that set them apart.
Each episode will have one Roadie voted out, leading to heightened tensions and rivalry. The one of the final 13 Roadies who makes it to Leh will win big – a cash prize of up to Rs. 5,00,000, informs the media release.
MTV Hero Honda Roadies – 3 starting their journey from the picturesque locales of Jaisalmer and proceeds through Phalodi, Bikaner, Rattangarh, Churu, Hissar, New Delhi-Faridabad, Meerut, Dehradhun, Rishikesh, Nahar-Solan, Shimla, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu-Manali, Rhotang Pass-Kyelang, winding up at Leh.
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.
