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Zindagi strengthens afternoon slot with ‘Qaid-e-Tanhai’
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ Hindi entertainment channel Zindagi is all set to strengthen its afternoon slot with the new Pakistani show Qaid-e-Tanhai starting from 28 September. The show will be aired from Monday – Saturday at 2 pm.
Written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed, Qaid-e-Tanhai stars Savera Nadeem, Faisal Qureshi, Saba Hameed and Suneeta Marshall. The show is about how the absence of compassion and attention can ruin a relationship.
The story is about the couple, Moiz and Aisha, who part ways when Moiz decides to work overseas to support his family, leaving behind Aisha and their daughter, Noor, at the mercy of his family and his friend Jawad. There, Moiz falls in love with Aneela and gets married to her and goes on to having a son with her, Farhan. A worried Aisha waits for Moiz but is let down and finally demands a divorce to marry Jawad, who has been a constant support to her. Moiz then decides to visit Pakistan with his son, 14 years, after the death of Aneela.
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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.
