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IIFA Awards prepped up for glamorous night; tickets available for IIFA Rocks
MUMBAI: The most spectacular celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide, the 17 Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend 2016, which is all set to be held in the capital city of Spain- Madrid from 23 to 26 June 2016 has received an unprecedented response from the fans of Bollywood across the globe. As the excitement is growing with each passing day, it is no surprise that the tickets for the NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 are already sold-out in less than 3 weeks!
If you’ve missed the chance to grab a seat for the grand awards night, you can still book tickets for IIFA ROCKS which is certainly the greatest musical entertainment extravaganza! Hosted by Bollywood’s multitalented personality Karan Johar, along with heart-throbFawad Khan, the IIFA ROCKS stage will include a plethora of musical names such as noted Music Director-Composer-Singer Pritam, Singing duo Meet Brothers featuringKanika Kapoor with Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan. National-award winner Monali Thakur and Papon too will be performing and Bollywood’s leading lady Parineeti Chopraand actor Sooraj Pancholi will also join the stellar-line up.
Alongside the gamut of musical acts and dance performances, the distinguished Indian fashion designer Vikram Phadnis will showcase a breathtaking fashion show marking his 25 years in the fashion industry. IIFA Rocks will also be attended and enjoyed by a number of stars, including Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Dia Mirza, Shilpa Shetty and many more.
Over the years, the highly-anticipated Bollywood extravaganza, IIFA Weekend & Awards, has been known to be a truly engaging experience for all. As this year, the show will be hosted in Madrid for the first time, the event will surely be a unique experience for the city as Bollywood fans will get to see some of their favorite celebrities descend to the city and get a chance to witness a glamorous night to get the chance to experience firsthand the magic of Indian cinema.
For those who want the ultimate experience to live like a star at the VideonD2h IIFA Weekend, the organizers have also announced special sales of 100 exclusive VIP hospitality packages. For more details on VIP hospitality packages log onto www.iifa.com or email viphospitality@iifa.com.
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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.
