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Sony Max 2 to telecast story of woman’s search for her identity – ‘Arth’
MUMBAI: It seemed to be a reflection of the times to come. Sony Max 2 is set to telecast Arth. The movie, which familiarised the nation with the free-spirited and independent woman of Indian cinema, will be broadcast on 19 November at 7pm.
Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the movie was made and released way ahead of its time and garnered appreciation for the director’s out-of-the-box thinking, which revolves around the life of a married man involved in extramarital affairs and its related complexities.
The movie stars Shabana Azmi, the late Smita Patil and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles. It revolves around Pooja played by Azmi, who is financially and emotionally dependent on her husband, Inder Malhotra enacted by Kharbanda. Inder has an affair with a successful actress Kavita Sanyal played by Patil.
The movie is a complex characterisation of these three principal characters. Besides the modern storyline, the movie boasts of beautiful ballads like “Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho” and “Jhuki jhuki si nazar” sung by Jagjit Singh.
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
