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Aishwarya Rai, Irrfan Khan on a reality show for the first time ever
MUMBAI: For the very first time in the history of television, superstars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan will be seen on a reality show! The actors will be gracing the stage of India’s biggest dance reality show – Dance India Dance Season 5 as guest judges on a special episodethis Sunday, 30th August at 9PM on Zee TV.
Ash and Irrfan were on the show to promote their upcoming thriller Jazbaa and the contestants and masters did not leave any stone unturned to floor the stars with their dancing prowess and fun spirit. While master Mudassar came prepared with some sher-o-shayari and showered Ash with compliments, the contestants decided to display their biggest strength, their dancing ability to woo the special guests.
Pankaj and Ashish from Punit Ke Panthers performed a contemporary act depicting deceit in friendship. The two swiftly and gracefully moved to the song ‘Kaminey’ and brought out with conviction the love between two best friends, seamlessly flowing into emotions of being cheated on by one. Ashish and Pankaj who are known for their flawless contemporary performances, created magic with this act and moved Aishwarya to tears. Even before the dancers could get up and take a bow after the final pose, a teary-eyed Ash gave them a standing ovation. She shared how this soulful performance touched her and she could see the honesty and dedication of the contestants. Ash even congratulated Master Punit for the tremendous execution of a simple concept. The other act which left the mega stars Irrfan and Ash completely spellbound was the aerial act by contestants Anuradha and Kaushik from Mudassar Ki Mandli on the popular track ‘Ranjha Ranjha’. Gaiti ke Gangsters weren’t far behind and the two pillars from the team, Sahil and Nirmal dedicated their act to the beauty queen. They paid her tribute by depicting her journey from a super model to a superstar and performed to some of her most iconic songs, recreating her signature moves. They ended their act by showering flowers on Ash and this clearly had the gorgeous actor blushing a beet root red.
But the show wasn’t complete without the masters exhibiting their dancing skills! The three came up on stage and requested Ash to shake a leg with them to her popular dance number ‘Kajra re’. Ecstatic on seeing their dream girl dance LIVE in front of them, the contestants jumped at this opportunity and joined her on stage.
Both Ash and Irrfan were seen having a ball and did not shy away from showering praises on the talented contestants for the exceptional acts they put up!
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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.
