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&TV launches interactive Independence Day initiative
MUMBAI: &TV has launched an initiative called ‘My Country My Voice My Anthem’ on Independence Day.
The initiative is aimed to bring together voices from across the country to sing the National Anthem, the video of which will air on the Independence Day special episode of The Voice India on 15 August. People can register on 09595681681 to participate and can be featured in the video.
&TV will showcase the video #MyCountryMyVoiceMyAnthem on 15 August, which will be an ultimate amalgamation of voices and music as The Voice coaches – Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh and Himesh Reshammiya along with the contestants join in to revel in the celebration.
Chauhan said, “It’s a great initiative by &TV to give the fans a chance to show their love for the country. I am looking forward to the Anthem and I’m sure it will be soul stirring.”
Shaan added, “We are all proud of our nation and while we celebrities have every chance to express our pride, this will be a one of its kind anthem where the people of the country come together as one Voice.”
Reshammiya said, “I’m very happy about the initiative by &TV. We will get to hear the collective voice of the nation. For The Voice India to take lead in getting the junta together on the Independence Day is amazing!”
Singh said, “Our National Anthem is a very powerful song. You just feel so proud about being an Indian when you hear it. And now the door of featuring in the video is open to the nation and its people.”
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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.
