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SPE’s acclaimed film ‘Cold Mountain’ set for India release
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment Films India proudly announces the India release of Cold Mountain, a critically acclaimed motion picture based on Charles Frazier’s award-winning novel about love and friendship during the American Civil War, on 20 February.
According to Uday Singh, director SPE Films India, “Cold Mountain has received huge critical appreciation with 51 top US critics ranking Cold Mountain among their 10 Best Films of the Year. The 7 Oscar nominations, 13 BAFTA Nominations, 8 Golden Globe Nominations make it one of the most acclaimed films for 2003 and the most star studded film this Oscar season.”
7 Oscar Nominations:
Best Actor (Leading) – Jude Law
Best Actress (Supporting) – Renee Zellweger
Best Film Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score
Best Original Song – “You Will Be My Ain True Love” and “The Scarlet Tide”
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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.
