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UTV’s ‘Meher’ turns daily on DD
MUMBAI: Meher, a weekend Muslim social thriller produced by UTV will now be aired four days a week from 25 March 2004. The change in timing also coincides with a major twist in the storyline of the serial in the coming days.
Meher, which has been drawing favourable TRPs in non cable and satellite homes, was till now, being aired on Saturdays and Sundays at 8.30 pm. The story revolves around the main protagonist Meher’s trials and tribulations , the resulting emotional conflicts and upheavals arising in her life as she finds herself pitted against a very conservative, corrupt and hypocritical social order.
According to Meher creative director Sukesh Motwani, “It was UTV’s idea to change the serial from its existing slot of twice a week to a daily soap looking at its popularity and the fact that there is no other serial based on such a theme on air at present.”
According to Motwani, “The storyline of the serial is awaiting a major twist. Meher’s twin sister is going to appear very soon.”
Launched in January 2004, the serial is running on a slot earlier occupied by a news bulletin. While the bulletin drew TRPs of around 3 and 4, Meher reached TRPs of 8.4 in its second week itself, says UTV.
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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.
