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&TV announces original format kids singing show ‘Love Me India’
MUMBAI: &TV has recently launched an original format live singing reality show for kids – Love Me India, which promises to keep audiences captivated and glued to their television sets. In a first of its kind move, the singing reality show for kids will raise the bar on interactivity and empower the audience to vote real-time through the digital platform and choose the contestants of the show ahead of its airing.
&TV business head Vishnu Shankar said, “At &TV, we have always believed in encouraging the growth of new and original properties which makes for fresh and engaging content. Reality shows have great power to bring participants and judges alike closer to the viewers. Love Me India goes one step further by providing real-time interaction through its live format. The power to pick the final contestants is handed over to the audience, who will play an integral role in deciding their fate as a singer.”
The channel is all set to begin its hunt for India’s next kid singing star. Developed by Essel Vision Productions, Love Me India rolls out auditions in its quest to find India’s next singing superstar among kids aged 5 to 15 years. Nurturing and supporting them all the way as judges in this competitive journey, will be three power packed judges – Punjabi pop sensation Guru Randhawa, the multi-talented singer, composer and actor, Himesh Reshammiya and the soulful and elegant Neha Bhasin.
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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.
