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Viacom18 Studios’ Andhadhun and Padmaavat win big at the 66th National Film Awards
MUMBAI: Establishing itself as a pioneer in showcasing path-breaking films for audience across the landscape, Viacom18 Studios, the motion pictures arm of Viacom18, won big at the 66th National Film Awards for its films Andhadhun and Padmaavat.
The 66th National Film Awards recognises the best in Indian cinema and the announcement was made in the national capital this evening. While Andhadhun was adjudged as the Best Hindi Film and Best Adapted Screenplay, Padmaavat won laurels for Best Choreography, Best Music Director and Best Male Playback Singer. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana was declared the Best Actor for Andhadhun.
Speaking on the success of the films, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios, said, “After Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom & Queen, Andhadhun wins the National award in the best film category. I feel deeply honoured and humbled that we are doing something consistently right with our films. Padmaavat winning gives me a great sense of fulfilment given the tough journey we all had. My compliments to Sriram Raghavan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the stellar cast of both the films & teams that made this possible.”
Viacom18 has been a pioneer in producing award winning films such as Bhaag Milka Bhaag, Mary Kom and Queen to name a few. The studio has carved its place in the industry at the pinnacle of entertaining and meaningful cinema.
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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.
