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Viacom18’s Mohit Srivastava joins Amazon
MUMBAI: Viacom18's former EVP and head of product and technology – digital ventures Mohit Srivastava has joined Amazon as director for seller registrations.
Srivastava was responsible for getting the network’s OTT ventures Voot, Voot Select and Voot Kids off the ground. He moved on from the organisation in October last year.
With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Srivastava has had stints at multiple organisations in a technical role, including Snapdeal, Adobe and Wipro. He has worked towards building and managing products and technology in areas of recommendation, personalisation, search, online video, unified communication, and digital imaging. He also has expertise in software product development, product management, product planning, and strategy. He had helped in creating, building, mentoring, and leading cross-functional teams.
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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.
