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Zoom launches ‘Popkorn Newz’
MUMBAI: Zoom, India’s lifestyle channel is launching Popkorn Newz, an hourly show which will be aired every Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm with a repeat telecast at 10:30 pm.
The weekend edition will air on Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 12:30 pm. The show will be hosted by Barkha Bisht.
The show will cover all the latest happenings, breaking news, scandals from Bollywood, Television, Music, Events, asserts an official release.
From Bollywood to the Indian Tellywood; from the faces in modeling to the interesting happenings from the world of art and theatre, Popkorn Newz, claims to be an Indian version of E News.
Weekend Popkorn Newz will provide a round up of the biggest entertainment news in the week with a segment called the Popkorn Rating Points (PRP), which rates the top five most happening celebrities of the week in different categories such as – best dressed, cosiest couple spotted, most seen at parties, adds the release.
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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.
