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Star Plus’ ‘Sumit Sambhal Lega’ to go on air from 31 Aug at 10 pm
MUMBAI: Everybody Loves Raymond, the globally acclaimed sitcom that has been adapted in several countries across the world, has now set foot in India as Sumit Sambhal Lega.
Come 31 August, and Star Plus will launch the show from Monday to Saturday in the 10 pm slot.
The show offers a light-hearted take on how after marriage, a man often finds himself caught between the two most important ladies of his life.
Sumit Sambhal Lega follows the story of a Punjabi family in Delhi and stars Namit Das as the protagonist Sumit Walia. He is a sports journalist who unwillingly finds himself in a constant tug-of-war between his wife, Maya and his mother Dolly. To make matters worse, his gluttonous overbearing father and unmarried and insecure older brother add to his already chaotic life.
The show also marks the comeback of actor Jasbir Walia on the small screen, who will be seen playing the role of the head of the family in the show.
Sumit Sambhal Lega is produced by DJ’s A Creative Unit.
Producer Deeya Singh said, “I wanted to bring theatre on TV – to give the viewers an experience as if the actors are performing live in their homes. It’s been a great learning with many firsts for me through this show – the process which as producers that we were involved in like the writer’s room, rehearsals before actual shoots, four camera setup and working closely with the international creative team like Steve Skoravan. The show insight about a married man living with his family struggling to find a balance is a worldwide phenomenon and I believe it is this madness that brings us joint as a family.”
For the direction team, Star Plus brought together three different people. The series was set up by filmmaker Shashant Shah, Deven Bhojani and actor-director Parmeet Sethi.
Heading the writer’s room is script consultant Rajesh Devraj, who is working with Arshad Sayyed, Sumit Roy and Chirag Mahaba for the sitcom’s script. As a first for Indian television, Star Plus has also roped in the writer and co-producer of the original series Skrovan, who oversaw the entire creative process.
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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.
