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MTV woos international music lovers
MUMBAI: MTV has churned out five music programmes for international music lovers to feast on: MTV Imported, MTV Live, MTV Hoopla, MTV Alert and MTV Graveyard Shift in Rock.
“MTV is and will remain the first, the best and the only choice for the hottest music. You don’t need a visa to check out the newest international artistes, videos and albums, just tune in to MTV and enjoy,” claims director programming & TAR Ashish Patil.
The daily show MTV Imported features the hottest international video pick of the week. In addition, every Saturday from 10.30 to midnight, viewers can get their unlimited fix of the top of the chart international videos and international pop icons.
MTV Live presents the best live performances, concerts and sessions of your favourite bands every Sunday from 10.30 to midnight. This week MTV Live has Travis.
MTV Hoopla is aired on Fridays at 10 pm and Tuesday at 3.00 pm. The show has hip-hop stars and NBA players giving the lowdown on the latest hip hop videos, fashion do’s and don’ts, telling you how to rap and shoot hoops the way they do.
MTV Alert uncovers fresh and exciting sounds, directions and styles in music. Different music genres are mixed and mashed to derive really innovative sounds. This daily five-minute music segment culminates into a monthly 30-minute special programme.
MTV Graveyard Shift in Rock presents the best in rock music. Every Friday from 11.00 pm to 12.30 am, the show covers the classical rock favourites to the more contemporary Linkin Park and more.
Those who yearn for something different from the routine Bollywood dhak dhak numbers, should be wearing broad smiles now!
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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.
