GECs
Rohan Sippy to debut on TV with Discovery Jeet’s Khan No.1
MUMBAI: Indian film director Rohan Sippy will don the hat of a producer for the first time on Indian television with crime show Khan No 1 to be showcased on the upcoming entertainment channel Discovery Jeet.
Sippy has actor Rajesh Sharma in company as a co-debutant on TV who impressed with his acting skills in blockbuster Bollywood movies such as Toilet – Ek Prem Katha, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and many more will be seen playing the title role of Inspector Khan.
Sippy said, “In each of these unique episodes, Sharma is the host and investigator, Inspector Khan, who unravels these stories for the audience. His presence and persona combined humour and drama, creating a fun and intriguing mood for the show.”
Inspired by true events, Khan No 1 sheds light on scams and cons committed by con-men/women. It is a window into the minds and lives of people who have chosen crime as a solution to their problems while Inspector Khan is the fictional central character–a crime hunter, an experienced cop specialising in solving scams/cases.
Discovery Jeet, which will launch in February 2017, will bring together Discovery’s unmatched storytelling and real-life entertainment through larger-than-life stories aimed at inspiring millions.
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GECs
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.
