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Shahrukh to host ‘Paheli’ special on Star Plus
MUMBAI: As part of a promotion activity of his latest production, Paheli, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan will be hosting Ankahee Paheli, a half hour musical special, on Star Plus.
This marks the first time King Khan will be hosting a show to promote his film. Said Shahrukh Khan, “Though I was initially reluctant to reveal the story of the film, the execution and presentation of the special, which has never been done before, will keep the Paheli intact and the viewers guessing.”
Ankahee Paheli will also show clips from the making of the film, the songs and also some on the sets sequences apart from the very Rajasthani theatre-like look created by Art Director, Muneesh Sappel for the film.
Also, on Saturday, 18 June at 8 pm, Star Gold, will have a Gold Preview of Paheli, showcasing some exclusive clips, making of the film, behind-the-scenes, interview with the director, actors and some of the finest scenes from Paheli.
The Shahrukh Khan-Rani Mukerji film, is directed by well known film maker Amol Palekar and also stars Juhi Chawla, Sunil Shetty, Anupam Kher and a 
cameo by the mega star Amitabh Bachchan.
Paheli, the story of a newly married girl and her ghost lover, is brought to the audiences by Shahrukh Khan interspersed with 14 songs and narration. In this special episode on Star Plus, instead of the typical interviews and clips from the film, the entire special will be presented in a colourful Rajasthani folk theatre style. Khan and the musical group from Avikalp Theatre Group will be dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire.
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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.
