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Zoom ropes in Pooja Bedi, Yana Gupta for shows
MUMBAI: The new channel from the Times Group – Zoom, which started its test runs as of 10 September, has roped in Pooja Bedi and Yana Gupta for two of its shows.
Bedi will be anchoring a show called Not Just Page 3, which will feature celebrity news and high society trends among other things. Bedi will be adding more oomph to the star studded show and the channel believes it will conquer the essence of the celebrity circuit on television screens. The show is all set to create waves with information about the bigges
t celebs in town and with the stunning Bedi in the driver’s seat.
Czech bombshell Gupta, on the other hand, will have a countdown show on Zoom. This is the first time that Yana will have a complete show to herself. Titled Mirchi Top 20, the show will feature the top 20 chartbusters.
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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.
