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Zing brings ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’ season 13
Mumbai: Zing’s flagship show Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, also popularly known as PTKK, is geared up for its season 13, which starts on 22 October. The show, with 12 seasons and over 200+ episodes under its belt, will continue building a strong legacy of romance with nuanced tales of love that resonate with gen-z.
The theme for this season is “Har Love Hai Khaas,” which is aligned with the present-day dating landscape. This season brings together love stories from different perspectives, which will be a perfect blend of passion, emotions, complications, true love, and friendship.
Zing, &TV & Big Magic chief cluster officer Vishnu Shankar said, “Love and its trials and tribulations” is what every young heart is well-versed with and connects with. Having a finger on the consumer’s pulse, or should I say, heart, is what led us to conceptualise Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya nine years ago, making it the longest-running show capturing real, young, Indian love stories. After twelve successful seasons, we are proud and excited to launch Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Season 13. Through this season, we hope to take our viewers on an amazing journey of stories that celebrate the various unique hues of love and romance.”
Since its debut in 2014, the show has gained traction with stories about young people dealing with various aspects of love and romantic relationships. Immersive storylines, relatable characters, and a new cast and story for each episode ensured that PTKK stayed in the hearts of its viewers.
Popular TV stars such as Parth Samthaan, Surbhi Jyoti, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Priyank Sharma, Mansi Srivastava, and Niti Taylor have been part of this show over the years. The unmissable anthem of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, sung by singer Jubin Nautiyal, is the soul of the show, which has made it to the playlist of every PTKK fan.
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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.
