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Zee Zest’s ‘Grand Trunk Rasoi’ returns with new season on 20 Sept
Mumbai: After the successful first season of “Grand Trunk Rasoi”, Zee Zest has announced to bring the next edition of the culinary show. Featuring chef Saransh Goila as a host, the new season will be aired at 1 p.m every Monday and Tuesday from 20 September.
With the show, Zee Zest promises to enlighten the viewers about the lesser-known culinary facts and traditional recipes spanning the countries of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. “Each episode of this series creates an enriching experience with its engaging visuals and distinctive storytelling methods. It is filled to the brim with culinary wisdom, food traditions, and anecdotes,” it shared in a statement.
Globally known for his irresistible rendition of the classic Butter Chicken, chef Goila hails from a family that migrated from Sindh to Delhi during the partition. He adds a personal touch to the show by taking his mother’s recipes and recreating some of his childhood favourites.
“Grand Trunk Rasoi 2 transports viewers to regions of immense historic and cultural significance, through a refreshed format that is sure to pique their curiosity,” said Zee Zest business head Amit Nair on the new season.
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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.
