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Shemaroo presents classical music on DVD
MUMBAI: In an attempt to embrace a new genre in home video, Shemaroo Video has released two home videos on classical music which get up close and personal with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Ustad Rashid Khan.
Shemaroo says that with the release of these DVDs, classical music can be heard, seen and enjoyed with the advantage of technological enhancements and the superior viewing experience that a DVD provides. Now a connoisseur could also enjoy and the intricacies detailed in the accompanying 32-page-booklet with the artiste’s biography and the English comparing of Ragas and Bandishis and their full notations.
This gives the audience a chance to see them live in concert on a DVD. Conceived and produced by Arya Bhattacherjee, the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi DVD is a special collector’s item as it includes one of the last interviews with the maestro before his withdrawal from the world of classical music.
Shemaroo VP Hiren Gada believes that the DVDs will be widely appreciated by music lovers all over the globe. He said, “This is our first step in taking classical music to a whole new level. We are helping archive performances that go on to become a slice of history in Indian Classical Music.”
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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.
