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Zee plans new series of ‘Ramayana’, ‘Mahabharata’
Zee TV has announced it will shortly be bringing updated versions of the superhit mythologicals – Ramayana and Mahabharata – to Indian viewers.
Zee TV will be commissioning new productions of both serials and has already commenced talks with production houses with the objective to put these serials on air by October, a company release says.
Mythological serials are the original television hits of India, the first to cut across all barriers, including rural-urban divides, to effectively reach out to viewers not only across the country but also around the world, Sandeep Goyal, group CEO, Zee TV, said.
"Considering evolving audience tastes and the technology at their disposal today, Zee was looking at improved new renditions with the finest production values that would be in synch with today's viewers and garner empathy from them. As per research done by Zee, there was great interest in these epics of Indian civilization and it would be a proud privilege to bring these serials to viewers once again," Goyal added.
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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.
