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Star Jalsha Movies’ tricks for better audience engagement
KOLKATA: Star Jalsha Movies which recently acquired broadcast rights for Calcutta Football League (CFL) is going extra miles to woo its audiences and develop a connect. The channel has deployed ten cameras including one each on both goal posts along with helicopter shot of stadium for better connect with around 80 lakh football lovers who are watching CFL live every evening.
The channel has also put together a commentary team that boasts of two former India internationals Debjit Ghosh and Rajat Ghosh Dastidar and tollywood Diva Sayoni as star presenter.
“Big lenses (tele-lenses) have been used, backed by crystal clear capturing of sound of players, crowd and even kicking of ball. All ten cameras have the capability to show replays,” said a city based sports analyst.
Two characters of Phuchka and Goleda have been added to bring in the fun factor into the game, said the analyst.
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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.
