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ZEEL to unveil new look of Zee TV on 15 Oct
MUMBAI: Subhash Chandra-led ZEEL is all set to unveil a new look of its Hindi general entertainment channel Zee TV, from 15 October.
Sources close to the development confirmed to Indiantelevision.com that, on 15 October, the network will present Zee TV in the new avatar with a new orange logo and tag line — ‘Aaj Lihkenge Kal.’
Indiantelevision.com tried to reach out to the Zee TV deputy business head Deepak Rajadhyaksha but did not get any response till the time of filing this story.
The network revealed the logo at Zee Rishtey Awards 2017 on the successful completion of 25 years. The awards show will be telecast on Zee TV on 15 October.
As per Indiantelevision.com information, there will not be major changes in the programming line-up. The channel is soon to launch its new offering Dil Dhoonta Hai.
Produced by Nitin Vaidya under Dashami Creations, Dil Dhoonta Hai is a love story of a Maharashtrian boy and a Punjabi girl, who eventually get married. Shivya Pathania (the female lead) will now be seen playing a Punjabi housewife opposite the famous Marathi TV actor Stavan Shinde (the male lead), who is making his Hindi TV debut with this show.
The show will be aired from 21 September from Monday to Friday at 1030pm. Also, the channel is all set to launch its flagship dance reality show Dance India Dance.
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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.
