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Mumbai tunes in for ‘Coke [V] Popstars2’
MUMBAI: And they waltz their way to instant popdom!
The lucky quartet of the Coke [V] Popstars 2 Hunt, Sangeet Haldipur, Neeti Mohan, Vasudha Sharma and Jimmy Felix charmed the gathered press and celebrity invitees with their musical abilities in an event held at Famous Studio’s on 22 August.
An elaborate plan was organised by Channel [V] and company to usher in the new bands.

Discoth?que interiors, fashionable crowd, food and drinks galore and music, it was a party meant to rock. At around 9.45 pm, VJ Gaurav and Popstars mascot ‘Simpoo’ and VJ Gaurav, introduced the new Popstars to the crowd. Whether it was the excitement to see the Popstars or an appreciation to the entertaining banter between Simpoo and VJ Gurav, the applause was deafening.
With two months of rigorous training after the nationwide search, the Coke [V] Popstars 2 band performed two numbers from their soon-to-be released debut album. While the romantic ballad Tumse Hi Pyar composed by Ashutosh and Sandhya Divecha was sung acapella, the band matched their steps on the peppy dance track Apni har Subha Nayee composed by Salim and Sulaiman. With the dance sequences choreographed by ace choreographer Terrence Lewis, the newfound band enthralled the public.
The new band has been trained in music, dance, vocals, grooming, health and fitness by the some best in the industry like Bhavdeep Jaipurvale, Dr Rama Vaidyanathan, Terence Lewis, Rocky S, Mickey Mehta and Chaya Momaya.
After the introduction, the floors were abuzz with action. Both the guest and hosts boogied through the night. As for the star’s of the moment, the chosen foursome, didn’t sport the wide-eyed contestant they were a few months ago. The transformation was remarkable.
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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.








