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MY FM-ABP News join hands to fight Covid2019 stress
MUMBAI: MY FM, the radio arm of DainikBhaskar Group, recently joined hands with India’s leading news network, ABP News, with an aim to give a much-required cheerful start to everybody’s mornings. The move comes amid all the stress and negativity building due to the current global pandemic. TV and Radio are the only two mediums right now that bring live content daily. TV brings authentic news and information while Radio brings positivity and entertainment. The collaboration hopes to spread positivity and cheerfulness along with credible and timely information all around.
As a part of the month-long venture, various MY FM RJs from different cities will daily feature on ABP News’ morning show, Namaste Bharat, to share their take on the respective city’s response in the current context. The show, hosted by ABP anchors VikasBhaudauria, Pratima Mishra and KumkumBinwal, has till now featured RJ Kartik, RJ Meenakshi, RJ Viny, RJ Navneet, RJ Archana, RJ Darshana, RJ Mohit, RJ Animesh and RJ Rajan as a part of the alliance. The RJs, all in their respective styles, shared how they are motivating listeners to follow lockdown and safety measures. Likewise, ABP news morning anchors VikasBhaudauria, Pratima Mishra and KumkumBinwal appear in the morning show of MY FM across all the stations.
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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.
