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StarOne unveils Milind Soman production ‘Ghost Bana Dost’
MUMBAI: Star One has launched Ghost Bana Dost, produced by model Milind Soman’s Face Entertainment, the show will premiere on Tuesday, 19 December at 8.30 pm.
As general entertainment channels seem to be inclined towards introducing children’s programming to their weekly line up, this story runs along the theme of a rich orphan kid, Dabboo aka Adil Baadshah. Living under the care of his uncle, Vichittar aka Manoj Joshi and his wife Tejo ji aka Sushmita Mukherjee, the boy is ill treated and their only interest is towards his money. Dabboo’s saviour emerges in Ni Ke (Nikhil Kedarnath) aka Manish Paul – the friendly ghost who helps him in time of need. Togther they pull off loads of other fascinating stunts … as everyone watches him wonder struck, states an official release.
Star India Pvt. Ltd. senior creative director Shailja Kejriwal said, “We are very excited to launch Ghost Bana Dost as we have all been curious about ghosts as kids and this show captures the child within each one of us. This is a show that will appeal to everyone with Ni.Ke as the endearing lonely ghost who becomes the ‘super-bhoot’ and makes a meek child a ‘super-boy’. We hope it will win the hearts of our audiences!”
Sharing details on the show, Face Entertainment producer Milind Soman says “We are thrilled to be launching our first show on Star One. Ghost Bana Dost is about a frightened little boy whose life changes when a “cool dude” ghost befriends him. Every child has a Dabboo in him and deep inside also longs for a magical friend like the “full of life” ghost in this show. As a child I always looked for fun, magic, and fantasy and through Ghost Bana Dost with it’s marvelous special effects and compelling narrative I think we have succeeded in bringing this to Indian television in a way never been seen before.”
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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.
