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Zee makes Choti Maa a daily
There’s a glut of daily soaps. Here’s another joining that rash. Choti Maa Ek Anokha Bandhan, a remake of the super successful Tamil soap Chithi (it is running in its 440 episode), is slated to become a five-day-a-week affair (from the current thrice a week telecast now) come 17 September. Choti Maa is touted as the big driver in Zee TV’s struggle to charge ahead in the programming and viewership sweepstakes.
Choti Maa, portrays the life of a woman of strength and extraordinary substance who seldom uses tears as a crutch, who decides a future for which she can write her own script , which she does with amazing success.
It is a co-production between Chithi producer Radaan Mediaworks India (chaired by Radikaa & M.R.Mohan Ratha) which is looking after the creative and production aspects, and United Television (promoted by Ronnie Screwvala, Zarina Mehta and Deven Khote), which is handling the marketing, communication and promotion of the show. Schedules for shooting take the cast to Bangalore, Pandharpur,and Satara .
Chithi has achieved phenomenal viewership and consistently makes its appearance in the top three shows in all India ratings across channels C& S homes.Zee is hoping to get the same results with Choti Maa. in the Hindi version. The channel will need all of Choti Maa’s blessings to get the results that are envisaged.
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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.
