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Zee Cinema extends ‘Dopahar Zee Cinema Par’ campaign
MUMBAI: Zee Cinema, known for its captivating line-up of movies and consumer engagement, is set to give kids an extra week of vacation time by bringing back the annual flagship property – Dopahar Zee Cinema par!
Starting 23 June up to 27 June, Zee Cinema will be airing exciting contests during the movie breaks. All kids have to do is stay tuned-in and watch their favourite movies. Amidst the five breaks between the movies, five questions will be asked in the form of fun and quirky riddles.
Zeel Hindi Movie Channels VP head of programming Ruchir Tiwari stated, “Winning the ‘Best Day Time Programme Spot’ at the PromaxBDA Global awards has re-instated the innovative and engaging content mix of ‘Dopahar Zee Cinema Par’. Brining back our annual flagship property we at Zee Cinema, we believe in not only showcasing excellent content but also engaging and gratifying our viewers. Through this campaign, we intend to give the children a chance to enjoy fun and entertaining movies before their schools start and also give them a chance to win exciting gifts.”
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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.
