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StarOne gets innovative with unique reality-fitness show
MUMBAI: For the first time, Indian television will see a fitness-reality show where overweight individuals will seem themselves get fit in 100 days. Star One launches Figure it Out which debuts on 3 January, Monday – Friday, at 7:30 am and a repeat telecast at 6:30 pm.
This daily reality fitness show is aimed at giving viewers an opportunity to train from the confines of their homes along with four participants who would chart their fitness regime over 100 days. The four individuals are all young but overweight, and will go through an interesting routine each morning to shed those extra kilos all in 100 days.
In sync with the motto:’ from start up to shape up!’ Figure it Out will guide the four participants as well as the viewers through a simple yet disciplined weight loss and stay fit programme.
Said Star India executive vice president content Deepak Segal,” Star One’s content has revolved around innovative programming concepts and stylized presentation. Figure it Out is a step further in providing viewers the best. The show with its simple health mantra – lose weight and stay fit, promises to change your existing lifestyle.”
The show is being hosted by two fitness experts, Simmi Sakuja and Rajiv Kuchroo who aim to help the participants as well as the audience start their day in a very healthy and perfect way irrespective of the pressures at work and not so healthy environment.
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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.
