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Zee Studio to showcase ‘The Ballad Of Jack and Rose’ next month
MUMBAI: Zee Studio will air the low key but effective drama The Ballad of Jack and Rose on 21 January at 10:30 om as part of its Saturday Showcase.
The film stars Oscar winner Daniel Day Lewis and Catherine Keener.
In the film, a father and daughter isolated on an island off the East Coast and living on a once thriving commune grapple with the limits of family and sexuality.
Day-Lewis’ character Jack lives on the site of his abandoned island commune with his 16-year-old daughter Rose played by Camilla Belle. Jack has sheltered Rose from the influences of the outside world, but now Rose’s emerging womanhood poses troubling questions about the days ahead.
A man who has lived a life motivated by environmentalism and other altruistic causes, Jack now rages at those who do not share his concerns.
When Jack invites his girlfriend Kathleen played by Keener and her sons to live with them, Rose feels betrayed and the situation quickly becomes precarious. As everything flies out of control, Jack finds himself trapped in an impossible place and is forced to take action.
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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.
