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Zee Cinema targets the youth with interactive property ‘Klub’
MUMBAI: Zee Cinema has announced the launch of its youth block Klub. Apart from telecasting youth-oriented movies, the segment will also be driving various interactive features for the channel’s target audience.
The property has been slated for the evening time band from Monday to Friday at 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, starting 25 September.
Speaking on the launch, Zee Cinema business head Bharat Ranga said, “With the launch of Klub, the channel aims to strike a direct chord with the youth. To keep our audience engaged we are launching a lot of interactive features on Klub. We are optimistic that Klub will add to the movie viewing experience of Zee Cinema for the viewers.”
Interactivity on Klub will include the following:
Sms ASTRO & your star sign to 7575 – daily predictions will be displayed.
Sms LOVE, your name & your mates name to 7575 for love analysis.
Star Match: Match your compatibility with your favourite Bollywood Stars
One can provide their date of birth along with the name of any star & the service can be promoted for specific stars at different times/days.
Celebrity Forecast: Get updates on your favourite celebrity’s future forecast and whom you share your birthday with.
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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.
