GECs
Sony shuffles shows; ‘Crime Patrol’ to air 7 days a week at 10.30 pm
MUMBAI: In a bid to cash in on its long running crime show, Sony Entertainment Television will soon be shuffling its programming. Crime Patrol, which was earlier aired on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 pm, will now be aired seven days a week in the 10.30 pm slot.
Come 26 October, the show, which has been running for 12 years now, will be taking over the 10.30 pm time slot replacing the current show Balaji Telefilms’ Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar, which will move to 6.30 pm.
Crime Patrol was the first of its kind in the genre and till today has retained its authenticity in depiction of crime. While some cases made audience question their belief in humanity, they were successful in creating a powerful impact on the viewers and raising their awareness. The show has garnered much appreciation from viewers for its incessant efforts of presenting the various evils that hamper our society.
A source close to the development informs Indiantelevision.com, “The channel has made this shift looking at the increasing popularity of the show. Moreover, with Crime Patrol completing 12 years, the show will come up with fresh content.”
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar, which stars Ronit Roy and Pallavi Kulkarni, will now be aired from Monday to Friday at 6.30 pm.
Across other Hindi GECs, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar in 6:30 pm slot is pitched against Colors’ prime time show Ishq Ka Rang Safed and is aired from 6 – 7 pm. On the other hand, Zee TV airs Sarojini at 6:30 pm, Life OK airs Best of Savdhaan India: India Fights Back’s one hour repeat telecast at 6 pm; Star Plus airs Suhani Si Ek Ladki at 6:30 pm and &TV airs Begusarai.
On the other hand, Crime Patrol at 10:30 pm will be pitted against Colors’ much talked and hyped reality show Bigg Boss 9 Double Troubleat 10:30 pm (Mon-Fri), Comedy Nights Bachao on Saturday (10-11 pm) and Comedy Nights With Kapil on Sundays (10-11 pm); Zee TV’sLajwanti at 10:30 pm on weekdays and Fear File on weekends; Life OK’s Savdhaan India: India Fights Back (Mon-Sun), Star Plus’ Tere Sheher Mein (Mon-Sat) and Best of Sumit Sambhal Lega (Sunday); &TV’s Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hai (Mon-Sun) and Sab TV’s Yam Hai Hum (Mon-Fri), Baalveer (Saturday) and Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chasma (Sunday) in the same time band.
GECs
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.
