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&TV to unveil two new shows in September
MUMBAI: Come September and &TV is all set to unveil its new weekend programming lineup. In order to keep the momentum alive, the channel will launch a fast paced crime and mystery series titled Agent Raghav – Crime Branch. &TV will also bring back the international format show Deal or No Deal on Indian television after a decade.
Produced by Contiloe Productions, Agent Raghav – Crime Branch will replace the channel’s singing reality show The Voice India. The new show will go on air starting 5 September, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm.
Endemol Shine’s big ticket family game show Deal or No Deal will also go on air in September on &TV. It may be recalled that way back in 2005, the game show ran for three seasons on Sony Entertainment Television as Deal Ya No Deal and was hosted by actors R Madhavan (season 1), Mandira Bedi (season 2) and Rajeev Khandelwal (season 3).
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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.
