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Star Plus readies new mythological series ‘Siya Ke Ram’
MUMBAI: Going by its history of showcasing shows featuring strong, empowered and inspirational women, Star Plus is all set to launch the classic mythological tale of Ram and Sita, albeit from Sita’s perspective.
The show titled Siya Ke Ram, will offer viewers a fresh perspective on Ramayan.
“Star Plus wants to present Sita as a multi-faceted woman with a mind of her own who was Ram’s ardhangini in the true sense of the word, thus making her relatable to every woman of today. Sita continues to be relevant to this day and we want to pay tribute to the modern Indian woman by presenting Sita’s inspiring story,” said a channel spokesperson.
The first look of the show encapsulates the scale and grandeur of the epic, while highlighting the key differentiator of a Sita who has a point of view.
Siya Ke Ram has been conceptualised by Aniruddh Pathak, who brought Lord Shiva’s legend to TV through Mahadev.
The story has been envisioned and created by some well-known writers namely – the best-selling author of Asura and Ajaya, Anand Neelakantan and Subrat Sinha – along with creative consultant Devdutt Pattanaik.
Post Mahadev, Triangle Film Company will also be producing Siya Ke Ram for Star Plus.
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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.
