GECs
Zee News launches mystique series ‘Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal’
MUMBAI: Zee News, the Hindi news channel is airing a new series named Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal. The show brings an in-depth account of the life and practices of various sects like Aghoris, Naath, Shakyas etc who practice peculiar customs and the stories around them, says a company release.
The series will begin 6 November 2004 at 11 pm every Saturday. While the repeat will follow the next day at 11 pm only on Zee News.
ZEE Telefilms director news group L N Goel said “Zee News has taken up this mystique subject in order to give the viewers an insight into the parallel worlds which exist amidst our so called normal life. “
As the name suggests Kaal stands for death, Kapaal stands for Skull and Mahakaal stands for Lord Shiva’s avatar, representing end of life. The nomenclature captures the imagery and associations around the mystiques and catches the popular imagination signifying the scope and contents in the program, adds the comapny release.
GECs
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.
