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Shemaroo releases ‘Sardar’ on DVD, VCD
MUMBAI: The Sardar Patel Trust in association with Yes Bank have launched the collectors edition DVD and VCD of Ketan Mehta’s National Award winning film Sardar – The Iron Man of India on Shemaroo Video.
Shemaroo joint MD Atul Maru says, “We are proud to be associated with a project that holds a slice of the nation’s history. We have crafted the collector’s edition with special care so that it appeals to the younger and older generations alike and is informative and entertaining for all.”
Sardar Patel Trust president Ashok Patel said, “It is our endeavour at the Sardar Patel Trust to spread his vision of brotherhood and national integration to every Indian in the country and the world.”
Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor said, “Sardar Patel was undoubtedly one of India’s greatest statesmen. We trust that the film Sardar will further enable the people of India to understand in greater detail the unparalleled national contributionhe made for India.”.
Shemaroo will give the proceeds from the sale of the DVDs and VCDs to the Sardar Patel Trust, an institution that emphasises the character-building in youth with specific themes and various other activities to keep alive the tale of the Sardar’s heroic fight for India’s independence.
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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.
