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Zoom’s chat show ‘Just Pooja’ debates the issue of celebrity and privacy
On 28 May at 10 pm Zoom's chat show Just Pooja sees two of Bollywood's dudes Shahid Kapur and Aftab Shivdasani in conversation with host Pooja Bedi on the issue of Privacy in Celebrity Lives. The show repeats on 1 June at 9 pm.
Kapur retorts, "I do not throw my weight around…I throw it only at home when I am with my loved ones. Other than acting and films I do not think there is anything else that I would be doing. I do not want to leave stardom for more Privacy…. Am very happy with what I have"
He then deliberates on media responsibility by saying, "The media should know when to draw the line. They should know how much is humane. The kissing controversy was very unfair on the part of media. It was like being punched in the dark."
Shivdasani adds to that by remarking, "It is important to build a reputation especially because we are public figures. To maintain ones dignity and integrity we all fight a battle with the Media. Things are made to be larger than life because we are public figures. Obviously popularity increases with both good and bad publicity."
Shivdasani makes one critical statement on the show, "I think there is soon going to be a war between the media and celebrities. Stars will start isolating themselves from the media and media will have nobody but themselves to blame."
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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.
