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&TV to re-air ‘Ramayan’ this Ram Navami
MUMBAI:In the spirit of Ram Navami, a festival that signifies the birthday of Lord Rama, &TV is all set to present (Shri Ram Charit Manas Adharit) ‘Ramayan’ on television. The show features popular actors like Gagan Malik, Neha Sargam, Shikha Swaroop, Rucha Gujarathi, Sachin Tyagi, Divyanka Tripathi amongst others essaying pivotal characters. The viewers will get to watch this iconic tale of ‘Ramayan’ starting 2 April 2020, every Monday to Sunday at 8 am only on &TV.
&TV business head Vishnu Shankar said, “Ramayan undoubtedly is one of the greatest and timeless Indian epic tales, read and loved by all. What better day to celebrate this eternal saga of Lord Ram than Ram Navami itself? Knowing the devotional fervour with which families across India celebrate this day, this year amidst the countrywide lockdown, we chose to bring Lord Ram closer to our viewer's hearts and homes through this show. As the entire country unitedly fights the threat amidst us, there’s nothing better to bring the entire family together than this epic battle between good and evil."
He further said, "At &TV, we are committed to keeping our viewers entertained, especially during this time. From stomach-clutching comedy to inspirational stories to devotional kathas, there will be something for everyone. Not to forget the exciting, heart-thumping weekend line-up of fantasy-horror and thrillers. We have a reasonable bank of one-hour specials of our cult shows – ‘Double Dhamaka’ (Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), ‘Sangharsh Ki Kahaniya’ specials (Ek Mahanayak – Dr BR Ambedkar), ‘Gajab Kisse’ (Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari) and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai Poore Ek Ghante, which will ensure our fans have access to non-stop entertainment. The weekends will get even more exciting with original episodes of the edge-of-the-seat thriller, Raat Ka Khel Sara and new stories of our spine-chilling Fantasy-Horror, Laal Ishq. During this period of social distancing, we at &TV are determined to ensure our shows act as the primary glue to hold families together.”
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
