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Aapka Colors partners with Salim Sulaiman Live 2015 North America Tour
MUMBAI: Aapka Colors, the flagship general entertainment channel of Viacom18 Media has partnered with Live Concert World, an International institution founded in North America with over 10 years’ experience in managing entertainment talent and world tours, for the upcoming Salim Sulaiman Live 2015 North America Tour. As part of this association, Aapka Colors will be the official media partner of the concerts being held at multiple locations across North America.
Organised by Live Concert World, the Live 2015 North America Tour will feature Bollywood’s leading music composer duo Salim-Sulaiman as they jointly embark on their second North America tour in September 2015. Catering to the Indian diaspora across North America, AAPKA COLORS will partner with the concerts as they will take place across major cities in USA and Canada including Dallas, Memphis, Calgary, Chicago, Vancouver and Toronto.
Commenting on the partnership, Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO – IndiaCast said, “Music is a core element in world entertainment and music composers like Salim and Sulaiman are performers whose relationship with music is evident in every endeavor they undertake. AAPKA COLORS offers wholesome viewing avenues for the family which has made the channel a one-stop destination for viewers. Our partnership with Live Concert World is a step towards realizing our promise of associating with quality content reaching out to Indian film and music lovers across North America.”
Adding further, Salim and Sulaiman said, “We are thrilled to be working with one of the strongest Indian entertainment companies in the world. We know that this will get us another step closer to our fans in North America.”
The Salim Sulaiman Live 2015 North America Tour is a month-long musical siesta which will kick off in Dallas, TX (USA) on 5th September and reach its pinnacle with a power-packed culmination in Toronto (Canada) on 26th September, 2015.
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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.
