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It is not about TV or digital; it is about TV and digital, says Punit Goenka
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has completed 26 glorious years of entertaining the world.
Zeel MD and CEO Punit Goenka said, “26 years ago, we took our first step to create stories that entertain, inspire, and touch hearts. In this extraordinary journey, we have always delivered exceptional value to our consumers, viewers and stakeholders. With a strong presence across multiple entertainment platforms – from broadcasting, movies, music, digital, live entertainment and theatre, we aim to garner the maximum share of the consumer’s mind space. Going forward, we will continue to build on our customer first approach to delight consumers across the world by creating entertainment and experiences that inspire to transcend the ordinary. We are a 26 years ‘Young’ Company and there are many more to come!”
A journey that commenced with its Chairman Subash Chandra taking the first steps in forming not just a company, but an entire industry that today employs around 3.5-4 million people; Zeel evolved into an all-encompassing entertainment company offering quality content across multiple platforms and languages reaching over 1.3 billion viewers across the globe.
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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.
