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Sony Aath premiers its original show ‘Gultemama’
Mumbai : Sony Aath has announced its latest original series titled Gultemama. This family comedy show tells the story of a Bengali hamlet Galadpur and its people through the character of Gultemama, who spends his entire day gossiping with his friends. He is someone who is frequently on the receiving end of his own tricks.
Through its depiction of the well-known adda culture of the villages, Gultemama tries to introduce viewers to Bengali daily life. An unemployed 40-year-old man is the main character. He takes the practise of his “Adda” very seriously and considers it to be a disciplined art. Gultemama is happy with his life even if he is jobless. The program promises to increase the entertainment value by bringing viewers on a joyride of laughter and excitement.
A leader in Bengali entertainment, Sony Aath offers viewers a wide variety of programming, including dramas, comedy, reality shows, and more. The channel’s dedication to creating compelling programming that appeals to viewers of all demographics is continued with the release of this most recent original series.
Sony Pictures Networks India English Cluster & Sony Aath chief marketing officer & business head Tushar Shah said,”We are proud to bring forth, yet another family animation show catering to a wide range of Bengali audiences. Set in the backdrop of a typical Bengali neighborhood, ‘Gultemama’ will further strengthen our offering in the light-hearted comedy genre. With this show, we hope to continue entertaining audiences with authentic and relatable stories that resonate with them.”
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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.
