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Star Gold trails the men in uniform
MUMBAI: Star Gold, in its continued endeavor to reach out to younger viewers, is chronicling the lives of the men in the armed forces through Operation Gold – a new song-based show interspersed with dedications and comic situations.
The concept essentially revolves around getting to know the man behind the uniform and at the same time aims at bridging the gap between the common man and the defence forces. Model turned anchor Mona Vasu travels to army, navy and air force bases across India meeting soldiers and unraveling their true stories. Operation Gold also provides an opportunity for the soldiers to speak to their families back home and dedicate songs to them through the show.Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Star Operation anchor Mona Vasu says, “I am this young bubbly girl, representing the common man, who is trying to understand what makes these men tick (getting the necessary permissions to handle their equipment and machinery is a major task in itself). I am a wannabe soldier and hence the show captivates you finding me in the funniest of situations.”
Produced by Anubhav Sinha Productions, the show has already shot in army camps like Bikaner & Suratgad. Their next destination is the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.
Vasu, who has signed a 52-episode contract with Gold, also says that traveling with the defence forces has changed her mindset about them, making her more sensitive and aware of the emotional and physical complexities that soldiers endure.
This half hour format which airs on Sunday at 3:30 pm every week was launched on 25 January 2004.
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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.
