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Ace creative visionary Anirudh Pathak helms his first individual project ‘Prithvi Vallabh’
MUMBAI: Anirudh Pathak has a lot of big shows in his kitty. The writer turned now producer excelled in successfully creating 4000 hours of content as show runners for his magnum opus and revolutionary show – Devon ke Dev..Mahadev and other unforgettable shows like Siya ke Ram, Mahakumbh and Hatim for the Indian audience has earned himself the title of ‘creative guru’ in the Industry. He focused on human touch points for the Indian viewers which made his shows a mega hit on the small screen.
In the year 2015, Anirudh Pathak created his own venture named ‘Writers Galaxy Studio’ with a vision that ‘great stories are born out of disruption’. The writer turned producer will have his first show Prithvi Vallabh soon airing on Sony Entertainment Television under Sony Originals.
“At Writers Galaxy we aim to give the audience premium content and impactful property. Prithvi Vallabh will be our first offering as a production house in the Indian Television market. The story is an untold one from the soils of the Indian dynasty. The history of this king and his love story will win the audiences heart. At Writers Galaxy we believe in delivering great Indian stories relived on the television screen for the global market. We are confident that Prithvi Vallabh will create huge waves in the Indian Television history as we promise content like never before”, says Anirudh Pathak.
Prithvi Vallabh stars the versatile actor Ashish Sharma along with Sonarika Bhadoria who will make her comeback on TV after Devon ke Dev..Mahadev. The show will air in January 2018 on Sony Entertainment Television under Sony Originals.
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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.
