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Thailand calling Bollywood; Indian film producers to visit locations
MUMBAI: Move over Singapore and Maldives – if Thailand can charm the visiting Indian film producers, we would get to watch the exotic Thai locations on the silver screen very soon.
The All India Association of Industries (AIAI) in co-ordination with the consulate general of Thailand in Mumbai and Ministry of Tourism and Information, Government of Thailand has organised a delegation of Bollywood producers to Thailand from 5th June -12th June. The objective of the delegation is to promote Thailand as a favoured shooting location among Indian film producers, as Thai government realizes that India is recognized worldwide as the largest, single film producing country, said an AIAI release.
This is the first time that Thailand government has taken the initiative to promote the country among the Bollywood Film Producers as an exotic location for film shooting. The delegation would tour the exotic locations of Thailand such as Bangkok, Silon Village, Kantana Studio, Ayudhaya Ancient City, Rachaburi Province, Rose Garden, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phi Phi Island, says the release.
Rajat Bharajatya of Rajshri Productions, Sudhakar Bokade of Bokade Hotels, Vivek Singhania of PFH Entertainment, Feroz Khan of F.K Films, Pramod Bokadia of B.M.B Productions, Adhyaman of Kalpana Films, actor Vikaas Kalantri and AIAI executive director Rupa Naik will figure in the visiting team.
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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.
