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Zee Marathi claims good show with Oscar nominee ‘Shwaas’ telecast
MUMBAI: Zee Marathi has claimed that it recorded impressive numbers with the telecast of Shwaas on 29 October. The movie had occupied the time band 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. According to the channel, 2.58 million viewers watched the telecast.
Quoting Tam data (C&S 4+, Channel Shares, Base : All Channels, All Maharashtra), Zee Marathi asserts the movie helped it to record 20 per cent channel share over Star Plus’ 16.3 per cent in the time band. ETV Marathi was placed third with 9.6 per cent of channel share.
In the all Maharashtra market, Shwaas recorded 4.5, 4.9, 6.1 and 6.5 TVRs in the CS15+, CS4+, CS FEM ABC 15+ and CS FEM ABC 25+ respectively. In the Mumbai market, performance in the same categories showed 4.7, 5.4, 6.7 and 6.7 TVRs respectively. In the Maharashtra 1Mn+ market, it was 5.3, 5.4, 9.3 and 13 TVRs.
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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.
