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Red FM in association with IIFA Awards yet again
MUMBAI: Radio broadcaster 93.5 Red FM is all geared up for the Samsung IIFA Awards. This is the second consecutive year that Red FM has been in association with the awards.
Speaking of Red FM’s association with IIFA 2004, Red FM COO Nishchint Chawla said, “We are extremely happy to be part of the Samsung IIFA Awards once again this year. The No. 1 radio station has yet again tied up with the No. 1 movie awards. The tie-up between Red and IIFA will lead to a win-win situation for all. Both of us will be able to target each others target group and will be an add-on to each others image and positioning.”
Since its launch in three cities – Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi, 93.5 Red FM has been judged the most popular radio station in Delhi and Kolkata (Source- DRS Survey, July 2003).
RED FM’s programming includes a star-studded line-up of RJs like Ameen Sayani, Shamshir Rai Luthra, Surendra Sharma and Usha Uthup which compliments an immensely popular team of 93.5 Red FM established RJs including Vijay, Safia, Sachin, Jose, Rakesh, Prajna and Sameep.
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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.
