GECs
Sony still lags behind in the 9-10 band, claims Star
Star is unwilling to give up its hold over the 9-10 pm band. Even as Sony’s top two soaps, Kkusum and Kutumb continue to inch their way up the charts, Star maintains that the rise is yet to make a dent in its number one position.
The channel has released prime time channel share figures (week 7, 1930-2330, TAM C&S 4+, All India) to prove that Star Plus accounts for 19.6 per cent compared to Sony’s 7.6 per cent and Zee’s 2.7 per cent. The channel has consistently accounted for more than 70 per cent in the top 50 programmes list week-on-week, it maintains.
With Kussum and Kutumb , Sony has made a bid for the 9-10 prime time programming band, and asserts it has eaten into Star’s dominance in the post- KBC phase. Star, however, counters that some very big successes like Kaahin Kisi Roz has created an entire new audience till as late as 11:30 pm.
Star now also leads afternoon and Friday time bands traditionally led by Sony, claims the channel. Although Kkusum & Kutumb have seen an increase in the past couple of weeks, Star still claims a lead, quoting these figures
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Reach OOOs
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Mon
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DES MEIN NIKLA HOGA CHAND
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5715
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Mon
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KKUSUM
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3904
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Mon
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KUTUMB
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3743
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Tue
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KAMZOR KADII KAUN
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6718
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Tue
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KKUSUM
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3907
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Tue
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KUTUMB
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4311
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Wed
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SANJIVANI
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6901
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Wed
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KKUSUM
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5026
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Wed
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KUTUMB
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4631
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Thu
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JAHAN PYAR MILEY
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2355
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Thu
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KANGAN
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3821
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Thu
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KKUSUM
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3786
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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.
