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MTV’s ‘Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi’ to bid-adieu on 18 May
MUMBAI: MTV India, which had forayed into the fiction space with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi (KMHZ), has decided to wind up the show. KMHZ which will go off air on 18 May.
The youth oriented show, which was conceptualised as a 39 episodes, enjoyed an extended run of 107 episodes due to its immense popularity among the youth, states a media release.
KMHZ showcases the talent of the ‘super six’ (two boys and four girls) who were discovered after a country-wide talent hunt conducted by MTV and Balaji.
The last day of the shoot was quite emotional. The crew parted with group snaps and a whole lot of bitter-sweet memories, adds the release.
Panchi Bora – Ananya, the protagonist, says, “It was a fun to be a part of the serial. I never thought I would get to act in a TV serial, that too from the Balaji stable. It’s been just a day since the last shoot and I’m already missing my crew, my friends who now are now like a family to me. I am really grateful that I got the opportunity to work with Balaji and MTV.”
Balaji Telefilms creative head Aparna Dubey says, “It’s been fun and hard work all the way. The new actors were so professional and thorough in their approach. I wish them all the best and I’m looking forward to work with them in the future.”
MTV Networks India senior vice-president creative and content adds, “Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi was our first venture into the youth fiction space and has been a great learning experience for us, giving us a clear indication of our way forward in this space. The youth can watch out for more experimentation and freshness on MTV.”
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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.
