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Shemaroo rolls out first hindi movie channel ‘Shemaroo Josh’
MUMBAI: Lights, camera, Josh! Bollywood buffs, get ready for a full-throttle film fest on your TV. Shemaroo Entertainment, the six-decade-old powerhouse of Indian entertainment, has launched Shemaroo Josh: its first dedicated Hindi movie channel.
Formerly known as Chumbak TV, the channel has now morphed into a high-energy movie destination, promising back-to-back blockbusters across action, drama, romance, comedy and everything in between. Available on DD free dish, all major DTH platforms, and cable networks, Shemaroo Josh is set to beam the big screen straight into living rooms across India.
The line-up is a cinephile’s dream: PK, Animal, Kantara, KGF, Bahubali, Waltair Veerayya, 12th Fail, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and many more, ensuring that every evening can feel like a Friday release.
“Shemaroo has been an integral part of India’s cinematic journey,” said Shemaroo Entertainment, CEO, Hiren Gada. “With Shemaroo Josh, we bring renewed energy and a sharper focus on what excites the masses, strengthening our commitment to keep India entertained every single day.”
Echoing this, Shemaroo entertainment, COO – broadcasting business, Sandeep Gupta added, “In a world of endless choices, the joy of watching a blockbuster with family on TV remains unmatched. Shemaroo Josh is our tribute to that timeless habit, turning every film into an event.”
With a splashy line-up, massy storytelling, and a name that screams energy, Shemaroo Josh looks set to add serious power to India’s most loved TV genre. After all, in a nation where cinema is a religion, there’s always room for one more screen idol. This time, in the form of a channel.
Movie Channels
Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
