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Sony lines up 2 new fiction shows in Feb; Balaji’s ‘PKHJD’ goes off air
MUMBAI: After a run of 73 episodes, Sony Entertainment Television has pulled the plug on Balaji Telefilms’ show Pyar Ko Ho Jaane Do (PKHJD) due to low ratings. Even as the 9.30 pm prime time show, which was launched in October last year aired its last episode on 29 January, Sony is all set to launch two new fiction offerings in February.
According to a source close to the development, despite having a strong star cast and a good story line, PKHJD failed to generate sustainable ratings for the channel and was hence taken off air.
The first new show to be launched in mid-February is called Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, which is being produced by Bindu Productions. It is a story of a girl who believes in being independent, has oodles of self-respect and runs her own small venture in Delhi.
The second fiction show titled Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi is produced by Yash Patnaik’s Beyond Dreams and is slated to launch by the end of February. The love story explores work in progress relationship of the two protagonists.
Till the time the new shows go on air, Sony will increase the duration of its prime shows namely Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman, Parvarrish Season 2 and Suryaputra Karn from 30 minutes to 45 minutes.
What remains to be seen if which one of the new shows will be placed in the 9.30 pm slot to replace Pyar Ko Ho Jane Do.
Apart from this, come March and Sony will also be bringing back one of its popular series Adalat for a second season. While the date and time of launch is not yet confirmed, the show is expected to launch in March.
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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.
