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MTV marks 8 March with ‘Women on Top’
MUMBAI: MTV marks 8 March, International Women’s Day, with a special day long focus on the Women on Top.
The music channel will bring a special programme The Story of Rani on the actress Rani Mukherji.
She would talk about significant moments in her life from childhood to her recent successes as a critically acclaimed filmstar.
The Story on Rani is her decade long journey to the top at 10:30 am and 7 pm on the International Women’s Day.
The day would also check out specials Asha on Top and Lata on Top that feature the golden voices of Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.
Top Scenes will showcase some of the best movie clips that feature women, Filmi Women on Top focuses on the Bollywood beauties of today and of course, the specials without which the day would be incomplete, item girls on top and remix girls on top.
MTV will pay a tribute to the classic women on top that features women from the classy black and white era – Nutan, Madhubala and the likes.
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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.
