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Sahara One to launch ‘Ghar Ek Sapnaa’ on 15 Jan
MUMBAI: A bridegroom kidnapped for a marriage, a wedding held at gunpoint. That is the broad plotline of Ghar… Ek Sapnaa, Sahara One’s new show which launches 15 January at 10 pm.
Produced by Ajai Sinha of Astitva Ek Prem Kahani fame, the show is superseding Comedy Champions, which is currently airing in the 10 pm slot. The new show will have its task cut out considering the fact that it would be competing against Star Plus’ Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, which has just got a makeover, Sony’s Bigg Boss and Zee TV’s Betiyaan Ghar Ki Laxmi.
Commenting about the show, Sahara One programming head Kalyan Sundaram said, “It’s a family show at an important slot. Though everyone has a space and audience, we are confident of our content. Since it’s a family drama it can’t be completely different from a family soap but the USP is the treatment and with someone like Ajai Sinha you can sure keep high expectations.”
The starcast of the show includes debutant Sayantani Ghosh as Kakul, Shammi, Alok Nath, Harsh Chhaya and Himani Shivpuri amongst others.
The plot of Ghar… Ek Sapnaa revolves around the lead protagonist Kakul, daughter of Om Shankar a politico-business magnate of Bihar. Kakul’s family consists of her father, her elder sister Trisha and her brother-in-law, Sujit.
At Kakul’s best friend Reena’s wedding, Samman, the bridegroom’s friend even though in a committed relationship with Vanshika, takes up a bet with his friends to flirt with Kakul and win her over. Unaware of the territory that he has treaded on, Samman promises undying love to Kakul who in turn falls in love with him almost immediately. Although Samman wants to break free from this situation, he is forced to marry Kakul and takes her home with him.
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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.
