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Zindagi to launch two new shows in February
MUMBAI: Hindi entertainment channel – Zindagi – is all set to launch two new shows this February.
The first show, called Aaj Rang Hai, is a dark story that showcases the lives and patriarchal norms of two families in a rural setting. Beginning 3 February, the show will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 10.30 pm.
Aaj Rang Hai revolves around enmity and power struggle between two brothers and their families and how women suffer because of their animosity. The cast features Noman Ijaz, Saba Qamar, Yumna Zaidi and veteran actor Sohail Ahmed.
The second show is called Dil e Nadaan and will go on air from 6 February. The show brings to life a love story with a twist. It will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 8 pm.
Dil e Naadan is about a rich girl falling in love with her poor cousin and eventually getting married to him. The story goes on to reveal what happens when another girl comes between the two.
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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.
