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Shemaroo TV channel launches with simulcast on Facebook
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment has created a new benchmark in the television space by simulcasting content of its flagship Hindi GEC, Shemaroo TV, on Facebook. For the first time in history, an Indian television channel has run concurrently live (stream), online. The service was officially launched on 1 May 2020 at 6:00 am and the viewers can enjoy the live telecast on Facebook.
Facebook users will have access to live content aired on Shemaroo TV for one week on Shemaroo TV Facebook page. Simulcast on Facebook will allow Shemaroo Entertainment to reach a varied set of audience and showcase its channel content offering across various geographies of India
Staying true to its brand philosophy of 'Badalte Aaj Ke Liye', Shemaroo TV provides family entertainment that has a blend of Indianness but with a modern feel to it. In the first week of the launch, Shemaroo TV will be airing the mythological series – Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev, Jai Bajrangbali, Mata Ki Chowki, followed by a daily dose of drama with Dil Se Dua Saubhagyavatibhava, and iconic sitcom of the 90's Zabaan Sambhalke. Moreover, the prime time will see romantic, family-drama shows and horror series such as, Geet Hui Se Parayi, Sshh Koi Hai, to name a few. The channel also has six hours of fresh content along with famous Hindi movies that will be showcased on weekends.
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited CEO Hiren Gada said: "Shemaroo Entertainment is known to experiment and create new records in the media and entertainment space. With this unique and industry first initiative, where our viewers will see Shemaroo TV live on Facebook, we hope to reach out to a new & wide set of audience and offer content that they would like to watch and enjoy in their free time."
Manish Chopra, director and head of partnerships, Facebook India: "We are excited to see Shemaroo Entertainment launch its Hindi GEC Channel Shemaroo TV on Facebook. Simulcast of their shows on Facebook in inaugural week, will not only bring back the magic of popular TV shows for people across India, but is also a unique way to expand visibility of their programming, at a time when lockdown and social distancing because of COVID 19, has led people to tune into more TV and social media.”
Shemaroo TV will also be airing shows such as The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Haunted Nights, Bharti Ka Show, Mata Ki Chowki and many more Hindi serials across varied genres, in the first phase of its launch. The audience can watch Shemaroo TV across DD Free Dish and all major DTH platforms in addition to watching on ShemarooMe.
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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.
