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Shiv Sena says CAS will not happen in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The Tiger has roared. And how. The Shiv Sena party today announced that CAS will not become a reality in Mumbai as long as it is opposing its entry into the city and it is behind Mumbai’s last mile operators.
At a meeting called by the Cable Operators’ Distributors Association, the Shiv Sena turned up in full strength with party heavweights Subhash Desai, Vilas Awchat, Sanjay Nirupam, Anil Parab making impassioned speeches on its opposition to CAS and the fact that it was behind Mumbai’s cable operators.
While supremo Bal Thackeray did not turn up, anointed heir Udhav Thackeray showed that he is a chip off the old block. “We have sent out a signal to the government by today’s gathering of the cable trade, let the government send out the right signals too,” Thackeray said. “Delhi has been called off, West Bengal says it will not go ahead, Chennai has been cold to CAS, then why should Mumbai embrace it?” he asked. “There is no way, absolutely no way that CAS will happen in Mumbai as long as we are opposing it. When I speak you can be sure I have all of Balasaheb’s blessing to do so.”
Thackeray implored Mumbai’s cable operators to stay united and not give in to enticements from MSOs or broadcasters who will try to break them up. “I am impressed by the unity that the cable TV operators have shown under the umbrella of CODA. Keep that going, we are behind you all the way.”
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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.
