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Star Plus to telecast the first-ever Hindi-dubbed Oscars
MUMBAI: Star Plus has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Buena Vista International Television Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP) for the broadcast of the international version of The Annual Academy Awards in India. The international version is an edited version featuring highlights of the original telecast.
The telecast marks a significant milestone for Star Plus as it becomes the first broadcaster to telecast the Oscar in Hindi.
“We are excited that Star Plus will be broadcasting the Oscars in Hindi for the first time in India, a country with a strong affinity for movies,” said BVITV-AP senior vice president and managing director Steve Macallister. “The Academy Awards is a celebration of cinematic achievements and for the Oscars to telecast on Star Plus, one of Indias leading general entertainment channels, makes for a wonderful partnership.”
“We have successfully brought the Oscars live to India on Star Movies for a number of years. We are sure the first ever Hindi telecast of the Oscars on Star Plus will be received with the same enthusiasm. We are committed to making this experience memorable for our viewers,” said Star India COO Sameer Nair.
For BVITV-AP, the agreement was negotiated by Joyce Yeung, Regional Director / Sales and Amit Malhotra, India head.
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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.
