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Raqesh Vashisth to step into Karan Singh Grover’s shoes
MUMBAI: In a new twist to the ‘Qubool Hai’ story, Zee TV has picked Raqesh Vashisth to play the lead of Asad in Qubool Hai. He will be replacing Karan Singh Grover who was dropped by the channel because of his unprofessional behavior and lack of commitment towards the show.
The creative team had a tough time dealing with Grover’s nonchalant and indifferent attitude and decided to replace him with immediate effect.
The production house 4 Lions and the channel unanimously selected Vashisth as the lead opposite Zoya (Surbhi Jyoti) in the TV show.
The producers believe that Raqesh is a good fit. They issued a statement saying that, “Raqesh is handsome, good-looking and he looks amazing with Zoya. The best and most important part is that he is known in the industry for his professionalism. We’re glad that he has agreed to come on board.”
Vashisth will start shooting for the show soon and will be seen as Asad from the beginning of the New Year.
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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.
