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Music channels unanimous against sleazy remix videos
MUMBAI: While they are fierce competitors, there is one thing that music channels agree upon: that content on air must not offend anybody.
Therefore they have agreed to a request made by the Mumbai police not to show obscene videos of re-mixed songs.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com Channel (V) head honcho Amar Deb said the broadcaster had always followed a standards and practices policy. “As a part of the Star network we know that we have a responsibility concerning everything that goes on air.
“Therefore every video goes through a screening process. Once they are okay with it only then does it air. The fact that adult content may be allowed after midnight will not change our strategy in any way.”
An Etc spokesperson said that the channel was in the process of forming a committee. “It will consist of company employees. Once it is approved by the senior management then we will present our initiative to the police. It is important that we be careful about what goes on air failing which we might be guilty of not following the law of the land.”
Meanwhile DCP Sanjay Apranti was quoted in media reports saying that notices had been issued to music channels for showing videos of remixed songs.
The police have also targetted obscene movie posters. Apranti said that the makers of films like Tezaab, Kamakshi and Model also appeared before the police following notices served on them over the obscene posters of the films put up in the city.
The social service branch of Mumbai police had last month issued notices to Mahesh Bhatt and several other filmmakers over obscene posters of their movies.
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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.
