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Pogo’s ‘Chhota Bheem’ and ‘Little Singham’ join Zee TV’s Sa ‘Re Ga Ma Pa Li’L Champs’ to celebrate Christmas
Mumbai: Pogo’s homegrown super heroes, Chhota Bheem and Little Singham, will grace the stage of Zee TV’s singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs to mark the Christmas celebrations and promote their upcoming festive movie line-up.
From India’s youngest superhero, Little Singham, dancing to his ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’ moves to Dholakpur’s mighty Chhota Bheem charming the audience with his wit and fun antics, kids and families are in for a magical treat with the Christmas special episode on Sunday, 25 December at 9 p.m. on Zee TV.
The little contestants will team up with Chhota Bheem and Little Singham to add excitement in the presence of popular comedian and host Bharti Singh and revered judges Anu Malik, Shankar Mahadevan, and Neeti Mohan. Aside from having fun with the kids, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem will also invite the judges to join in the fun by imitating their iconic moves and eating Chhota Bheem’s favourite laddoos.
Talking about the association, Warner Bros. Discovery – South Asia marketing head (OTT and linear) Azmat Jagmag said, “Pogo’s blockbuster cartoons Little Singham and Chhota Bheem have received enormous love from their fans over the years. It is our constant endeavour to innovate and collaborate with brands, which helps us connect with our audiences in a new way each time. The unique association with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs is a testament to the popularity of the characters and our marquee IPs and will definitely delight our viewers. In addition, to celebrate the festive season, we have planned an exciting line-up of brand new Little Singham and Chhota Bheem movies.”
Zee TV business head Aparna Bhosle mentioned, “As India’s most loved singing reality show that grooms the country’s youngest talent to scale their fullest potential, it has been our constant endeavour at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs to foster the right kind of atmosphere on the sets for our kids to feel truly at home, celebrate ongoing festivals with aplomb, and perform at ease. To add festive cheer to our Christmas celebration, we are happy to collaborate with Pogo and surprise our kids with their favourite toons. The fun-filled exchanges between our host, judges, talent, and toons are bound to make a memorable viewing experience for children across the country and their parents.”
To continue the celebrations and masti, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem will be telecasted starting 24 December onwards every day at 12.30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Pogo in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.
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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.
