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Patch Khan is Discovery Asia VP network operations
MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia has appointed Patch Khan as VP, Network Operations based out of its regional headquarters in Singapore. An industry veteran with over 18 years of experience, Khan brings a wealth of international experience in broadcast facility and traffic management.
In this role he will manage all aspects of programme log production, commercial operations, and the language customization/tape tracking departments. He will report to Discovery Asia senior VP operations, Deborah Kent.
Khan has held senior management positions launching over 30 channels for Chrysalis TV (MTV Europe, London), TNT & Cartoon Network (London, Hong Kong, South-East Asia and Australia), Sony Pictures Entertainment (Singapore, Taiwan, India and the United Kingdom) and Showtime, a pay TV platform for the Middle East.
He has been involved in all aspects of starting up and running network operations. Khan has also consulted for blue-chip media companies including Paramount Comedy Channel, Flextech TV, BskyB, Nickelodeon UK, Fox Sports, and MGM International in traffic, log management systems and network operations.
Khan joins Discovery from the Australian Caption Centre in Sydney where he served as Director of Technical Services.
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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.
