GECs
Zee TV extends its weekday programming to 6 days with ‘Sunehra Shaniwar’
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL)’s Hindi GEC Zee TV extended its weekday primetime shows to six days a week from Monday to Saturday. 28 November onwards, the shows on the channel’s 7 to 9 pm time slot will also be telecasted on Saturdays.
Zee TV business head Pradeep Hejmadi said, “The objective of extending our weekday primetime properties to Saturdays is to give our audiences more. The move brings our protagonists even closer to our viewers.”
While Satrangi Sasural and Sarojini have already been airing six days a week, popular shows like Kala Teeka, Qubool Hai, Tashn-e-Ishq and Jamai Raja will now start airing at their respective time slots on Saturdays as well. With the introduction of ‘Sunehra Shaniwar’, Neeli Chhatri Wale will also air every Sunday at 8 pm.
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.
