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Sahara One to launch new show in afternoon band
MUMBAI: Sahara One is gearing up for a new show in the afternoon band called Hare Kaanch Ki Chudiyaan (HKKC). The show is slated to launch towards the end of June, however the time slot has not yet been decided.
HKKC has been produced by Percept and directed by Rakesh Sarang. The show will have Mihir Mishra and Swapnil Joshi in lead roles. The female lead will have a new face in Snigdha Akolkar.
On the other hand, as has already been reported by Indiantelevision.com, the kids show on Sahara One – Ruby Duby Hub Dub (7.30 – 8 pm) will be going off air. To fill that void, the channel has decided to make the half hourly show Chacha Chowdhary (7 – 7.30 pm) into a one hour show from 27 June. This will be aired from 7 – 8 pm.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Sahara One programming head Kumud Chowdhary says, “Chacha Chowdhary has been delivering consistently for us and it is a brand name now. We are looking at capitalising on the brand equity that the show has created.”
When queried about the prime time and the late night band, Chowdhary says that they were looking at introducing new shows in these slots but at this point in time, nothing has been finalised. The channel recently launched Rajshri Productions’ Woh Rehene Waali Mehlon Ki, which airs at 9 pm.
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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.
