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NRI or Foreign? Zee pulls out of FM race
The Subhash Chandra owned Zee Telefilms has again landed into equity problems.
First it was the earth station at Noida where Zee had planned to uplink it’s television channels. The proposal is still pending before the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The issue is the same; whether the NRI equity should be considered as foreign equity. The Finance Ministry is still considering that aspect. Zee Telefilms is still awaiting the Government decision on the same.
This time it is the FM sector whire Zee Telefilms was bidding. The Government of India is treating the NRI equity in Zee Telefilms which amounts to 60% as foreign equity. This has put off India’s media Mughol Subhash Chandra who has decided to pull out of the FM fray.
However, another venture of Chandra, New Media would still be in the fray.
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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.
