GECs
Zeel to launch &TV in UK on 6 April
MUMBAI: &TV, which launched in India and the Middle East on 2 March, 2015, is now set for its UK launch. The new general entertainment channel (GEC) from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) stable under the ‘&’ franchise will go live in the UK on 6 April at 7 pm.
The channel will be launched on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Zee UK.
Zeel plans to expand &TV’s presence to every country where it has its footprints, subject to licence clearances.
Meanwhile, in India, &TV which, opened up with 90.6 GVMs, has only gone up in the ratings chart, in its second week, recording 105 GVMs.
The channel, with the philosophy ‘Jashn Jeene Ka’ (celebrating the spirit of life), stands for binding people, ideologies and philosophies and aims to mirror the thinking and values of an evolved, ‘new age’ India.
&TV currently airs a total of 22.5 hours of original programming throughout the week.
Be it &TV’s flagship show hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, India Poochega – Sabse Shaana Kaun? or the strong fiction line up with shows like Razia Sultan, Bhaghyalakshmi, Gangaa, Begusarai, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!, and the weekend offerings with Killer Karaoke and Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi Zindagi; the programming seems to have piqued the curiosity of audiences enough to tune in and spend time on the channel’s fare.
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.
