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Zee’s ‘Kanhaiyya’ gets a breather from SC
MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has given temporary relief to Zee’s beleaguered Sunday morning show Kanhaiyya.
Last weekend, the apex court temporarily set aside the stay on telecast of the serial imposed by the Mumbai High Court last Thursday, allowing Zee to air the second episode yesterday morning at 9:30 am.
The Supreme Court will now decide Kanhaiyya’s fate on 4 April. Zee officials however prefer to remain tightlipped about the issue.
A quick recap of the legal tussle thus far:
Production company Sundial Communications approached the court on 28 February and filed a suit alleging copyright violation. The scheduled launch on 9 March was subsequently stalled after Justice SA Bobde passed an interim injunction on 7 March, restraining Zee from going ahead with the telecast of Kanhaiyya.
Zee then moved the division bench comprising Justice AP Shah and Justice DK Deshmukh and succeeded in getting a stay on the injunction, and aired the first episode on 16 March. Later however, the same bench, after a preview session of both the shows, vacated the stay on the injunction.
The channel was unable to air the second episode on 23 March but managed to get interim relief from the Supreme Court and aired the same on 30 March.
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HC rules against Zee in ‘Kanhaiyya’ case
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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.
