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Vijay to launch weekly show ‘Autograph’
MUMBAI: Vijay TV is launching a new show on its Sunday morning slot. The half-an-hour show Autograph will air on Sundays at 9:30 am starting 13 February 2005.
An anonymous person sends a surprise gift to a celebrity who is dear to him. The celebrity has to identify the sender of the gift and also narrate to the viewers the significance of the gift and the touching bond between them. The show is to bring to life the pleasant memories shared between the sender and receiver, symbolized by the gift.
The receiver then passes on another gift to a person of his/her choice. The show to have an emotional connect as the celebrities shares some of their best memories with the viewers, informs an official release.
The first episode will have the popular actor Vijay. The person who is going to give a surprise gift to Vijay is the hero of “Ennuyir Thozhan” Babu. He shares some of the emotional bond with actor Vijay with the viewers.
The gift he has given will be a surprise to the celebrity and to the viewers as well. Popular stars including Vikram, Srikanth, Parthiban, Cheran, SJ Suryah and Sneha
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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.
