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Bigg Boss 8 to take off on 21 September
MUMBAI: Ever since the first promo of Bigg Boss Season 8 hit airwaves, audiences have been curious and eager to find out more about when the zabardast journey as the promos promise, will finally take off!
COLORS announced that its marquee show, Bigg Boss, will take viewers on an unanticipated ride every day starting September 21, 2014 at 9:00 PM. With host Captain Salman Khan all set to rattle you off your seats this festive season, the upcoming edition of Bigg Boss promises to be more actioned packed journey full of excitement and revelations.
Following this development, the prime time properties of COLORS – Beintehaa will move to the 11 PM time band every Monday to Friday from September 22nd and curtains will fall on Rangrasiya as Rudra and Myra’s love saga will meet its logical conclusion on September 19th. With the aviation theme piquing the audience curiosity, this season of Bigg Boss surely cannot be given a miss! .The teaser campaign of Salman Khan dressed as a Pilot will be followed by a series of spellbinding promos shot by ace director Rohit Shetty that will reveal what the viewers can look forward as he prepares for a new season with its unsuspecting contestants.
While audiences await the advent of the new season, Bigg Boss Season 8 has already won the attention of multiple brands with Snapdeal coming on-board as the Presenting Sponsors marking the e-commerce site’s first association with COLORS and Bigg Boss. Other sponsors who have been roped in this season include Powered By Sponsors Oppo Mobiles, Driven By Sponsors Maruti Suzuki and Associate Sponsors Garnier Men, TVS Motors and Cardekho.com.
So mark your calendars starting Sunday 21st September at 9 PM on COLORS for some high voltage entertainment!
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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.
