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Sony SAB brings ‘Khushiyon Wala New Year’ contest for viewers
MUMBAI: Sony SAB has been spreading happiness all across the country. Based on its deep understanding of the pulse of real India, Sony SAB, one of the leading Hindi General Entertainment Channels in India, has steadily created a niche for itself through captivating shows and characters, all geared towards bringing a smile to people’s faces. To add to the Khushiyon Wali Feeling this New Year, Sony SAB is giving 100 fans an opportunity to get closer to their families through their exciting ‘Khushiyon Wala New Year’ Contest starting 25 December 2019.
New Year is the time for new beginnings. And to be able to spend this extremely important time of the year with your loved ones, can truly make it an extremely happy one. To participate in the contest, fans need to share their stories on why they want to be with their families this year either by text, audio or video message on Whatsapp number +91 7039883366, out of which 100 most compelling stories will be eligible for return air tickets to their hometown. Sony SAB’s initiative is also the channel’s way of thanking its fans who have loved and supported all their shows year after year.
Earlier this year Sony SAB launched its new brand proposition ‘Khushiyon Waali Feeling’ which truly reflects the nature of the shows on the channel. To drive this initiative further and take this philosophy to the fans – Sony SAB will run the on-air contest from 11th December to 25th December 2019. Fans seeking to participate can find more details and T&C of the contest here https://sabtv.com/en_in/ .
Sony SAB business head Neeraj Vyas said, “At Sony SAB we proudly call ourselves ‘happiness enablers’ as our philosophy from the simple insight that when people are happy, it makes the world a better place. We are extremely overwhelmed with the response from fans for our shows and we believe they have been one of the key factors behind our success this year. This initiative will help us connect with our audiences on a much deeper level and spread more Khushiyon Wali Feeling this New Year.”
Today, Sony SAB showcases a strong line up of shows such as Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Aladdin- Naam Toh Suna Hoga, Tenali Rama and Jijaji Chhat Per Hain. Strengthening its programming even further, the channel launched two new path-breaking shows this year: Baalveer Returns and Tera Kya Hoga Alia. Sony SAB has some notable milestones coming up as its super entertainer show Jijaji Chhat Per Hain completed 500 episodes in December this year.
The year 2019 has been tremendous for Sony SAB with fans showering love for all the shows and the characters on screen, making Sony SAB one of the most watched Hindi General Entertainment Channels in India.
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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.
