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‘Popkorn’ emerges as No 1 show on Zoom
MUMBAI: Magazine show Popkorn has emerged as the top show on the Times Group’s glamour and lifestyle channel Zoom.
The show appears to have done well for the channel because of its different pitch. Keeping off a purely “filmi” focus, Popkorn offers a sneak peek into the lives of television stars like Jassi, Tulsi, Kkusum and Dr Simran amongst others. Additionally, the show also has gossip stuff from tinsel town – affairs, scandals, exclusive behind-the-scenes scoops.
Data provided by TAM India for a two week period (30/1/05 to 12/2/05, C&S 15+ Hindi speaking markets) shows Popkorn with 0.25 TVRs as the top rated show on Zoom, followed by Kosmic Chat at 0.21 TVRs.
Commenting on the success of the show Apurva Purohit, COO, Times Television says, “Entertainment news is always of immense interest to viewers. Our emphasis has always been to get the best from the world of television.”
The show, anchored by Shonali Nagrani, is slotted at 8 pm every week night, Monday to Friday. Launched on 18 January the show has overtaken some of the channel’s other shows like Kosmic Chat, Hardil Jo Love Karega and Page 3. The channel went in an overdrive to promote the programme with its tagline: ‘Entertainment ka daily dose!’
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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.
