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Star One claims good show by ‘Nach Baliye’ in the launch week
MUMBAI: Star One has claimed that, its brand new show Nach Baliye stuck gold in the opening week itself. Quoting Tam numbers, the channel says, the reality dance show launched on 11 October, scored 4.8 TVR to clinch a place in the top 50 club (Tam CS, 4yrs+, HSM).
A market-wise ratings offered by Tam shows that Rajastan has recorded 0.1 million plus viership, clocking the highest
ratings of 12.9 per cent. Following Rajasthan are Mumbai (8.7 TVR), Madhya Pradesh 1 million+ (7.7 per cent) and Delhi (7.4 per cent). Gujarat, Maharashtra and HSM 1million+ recorded 6.2 TVRs each.
As per the Tam data, the 35+ years age group delivered 33 per cent of the viewership, while 15-24 years age group was just a whisker away with 32 per cent.
Sector-wise, SEC A recorded the highest ratings of 36 per cent, followed by SEC B’s 26 per cent. The female segment recorded 60 per cent of the viewership.
Star One quotes Tam data for CS, Sec ABC, 4yrs+, HSM 1M+ FOR 13 October (Thursday) episode to claim that the channel grabbed 61 per cent of channel share ahead of Sony’s 27 per cent and Zee’s 12 per cent. Looking at the all day relative share, Nach Baliye helped Star One record its best ever score of 27 per cent.
Nach Baliye, the big ticket reality talent hunt property has 10 real-life television celebrity couples fighting it out in the dance floor to win the favour of the audiences as well as expert judges.
The half-hour show placed in the 9 pm slot runs Tuesday through Thursday. The episodes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays capture the reality aspects of the competition, while the Thursday episodes showcase the actual performances by celebrity couples.
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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.
