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SET to premiere ‘Aahat 2’ on 19 November
MUMBAI: It’s back to spooksville! Sony is all geared to debut Aahat2, which marks the return of its popular supernatural thriller series Aahat, on Friday, 19 November 2004 at 9 pm.
Produced by Fireworks, Aahat 2 is being brought in to further beef up Sony’s strong Friday franchise.
Originally launched in October 1995, Aahat was touted as one of the popular shows in its genre on Indian television. Aahat 2 promises much more with a whole new look, new characters, reputed faces and new spine chilling stories, says a company release.
BP Singh, the maker of C.I.D and Aahat, has donned the hat of producer-director for Aahat 2 as well.
Commenting on the launch of Aahat 2, BP Singh is quoted in the release as saying, “Suspense, the supernatural and thrilling stories have always found a huge fan following amongst Indian audiences. Aahat 2 will cater to this need with its’ edge of the seat, spine-chilling series.”
According to SET vice president, programming and response, Tarun Katial, “Sony Entertainment Television has always explored programming with new concepts and genres, providing a well-balanced mix of innovative shows appealing to every member of the family. Aahat has been one of the most successful and popular properties on the channel and Aahat 2 also promises to grip the viewers, further strengthening the channel’s franchise on Fridays.”
Aahat 2 comprises of episodic short thriller stories. The show has always catered to a wide spectrum of the audience universe providing a vast arena of experiences. The essence of Aahat 2 is tight plotting and scripting, taut dramatic scenes and a frantic roller coaster pace. All this is seasoned with spine tingling suspense and the legendary ‘Aahat’ twist, adds the release.
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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.
