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Shemaroo seizes over 700 pirated DVDs in raid
MUMBAI: This is a good news for video companies concerned about the menace of increasing piracy. In a raid carried out at Eros CD Center – an outlet at Veer Nariman Road in downtown Mumbai yesterday 24 February the anti-piracy team of Shemaroo Video seized over 700 pirated DVDs.
An FIR has been filed against the owner of the shop. The raid happened after initial surveys and warnings, which the owners ceased to heed. With the help from Senior Inspector Sadashiv Patil who assigned PSI Karpe and two constables to conduct the raid, pirated DVDs of recent releases like Hulchul, Aitraaz, Dil Maange More, Elaan were caught in the raid.
Incidentally, Shemaroo is releasing the original DVD of Elaan today. Other pirated copies of English films like Alexander, Ray, Oceans Twelve etc. were also seized in this raid.
The Shemaroo anti-piracy team carries out various vigilance activities gathering information, surveillance and warning the pirates. The team also gives information about dealing in legitimate products and educates on the consequences of dealing in pirated video products. Only when they cease to heed to all the warnings that Shemaroo raids the outlet and takes action against the pirates.
Having an end-to-end objective in mind, Shemaroo has stated that it believes that fighting anti-piracy will gradually increase the legitimate home video market. Increased revenues can be shared with other people involved in the entertainment industry, which will also help the government get more taxes bringing a decrease in the black economy.
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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.
