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&TV’s latest ‘Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki’ premieres 10 August
Mumbai: &TV on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest offering ‘Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki’ set to premiere on 10 August. The socio-mythological show will air every Monday to Friday at 9 pm only on &TV.
The show is a never-seen-before socio drama on Indian television built around the context of the legendary king, Agrasen Maharaja, who was the founder of the Agrawal community of traders. His teachings and principles hold relevance even today and serve as a guiding force for leading life. The story will depict Agrasen Maharaja’s core principles through his ardent ‘bhakt’ (devotee) and the show’s lead protagonist, Genda, said the statement.
The cast comprises Shrenu Parekh as Genda, Sai Ballal as Kundan Agarwal, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Agrasen Maharaja, Akshay Mhatre as Genda’s husband, Varun Agarwal, Vishal Nayak as Manish Agarwal, Kenisha Bhardwaj as Nisha Agarwal, Yamini Singh as Santosh, Archana Mittal as Anuradha Agarwal.
Commenting on the launch, &TV, business head, Vishnu Shankar, said, “In challenging times what helps us stay afloat are our principles, our beliefs and most importantly, our family. We are proud to bring to the television screen for the first time ever, a socio-mytho show around the legendary Agrasen Maharaj, whose principles and teachings are relevant even today, centuries later. While he may have been the founding father of the Aggarwal community, his teachings are universal. ‘Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki’ is a captivating tale of faith, family, and life.”
“The story is an emotional journey of Genda and how she conquers every challenge in her life through her faith,” added ZEE Studios, business head Anshul Khullar.
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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.
