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Two Zeel channels top Hindi GECs in Across Genre list
BENGALURU: Two Hindi GEC channels from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) Network topped the ratings among the six Hindi GEC channels that were present in the latest Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) top 10 channels Across Genre list (All India (U+R) : 2+ Individuals). Zeel’s flagship Hindi GEC Zee TV (pay TV) and its free to air (FTA) channel Zee Anmol scored 704.522 million impressions and 693.027 million impressions respectively for week 30 of 2017 (Saturday, 22 July 2017 to Friday, 28 July 2017). The channels were ranked second and third, just after the Sun TV Network’s Tamil GEC flagship channel – Sun TV which scored 989.709 million impressions and retained its pole position.
As mentioned above – one Tamil GEC, six Hindi GECs’, two Telugu GECs’ and one Hindi Movies channel made it to the top 10 channels across genre list in week 30. From the network’s perspective – two channels each from 5 networks – The Sun TV Network, Zeel, Star India, Network 18 (Viacom 18) and Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) made up the top 10 channels across genre list.
Star India’s flagship Hindi GEC Star Plus was ranked fourth with 647.026 million impressions followed by Viacom 18’s flagship Hindi GEC Colors with 614.528 million impressions. Star India’s associate Telugu GEC channel Star Maa with 603.792 million impressions was sixth followed by Viacom 18’s FTA Hindi GEC Rishtey with 596.039 million impressions at seventh place.
SPN’s women centric shows channel Sony Pal was eighth with 538.710 million impressions. Its network sister and Hindi Movies channel Sony Max was ninth in the list with 529.383 million impressions with the Sun Network’s flagship Telugu GEC Gemini TV at tenth place with 515.418 million impressions.
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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.
