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Johnny Lever to judge the comedy show ‘Ek Tappa Out’ on STAR PRAVAH
MUMBAI: Johnny Lever to judge the comedy show ‘Ek Tappa Out’ on STAR PRAVAH. A new reality TV series is all set to enter the league of the Marathi comedy shows. The show titled ‘Ek Tappa Out’ will launch in April on Star Pravah and interestingly, eminent comedian Johnny Lever will be making his Marathi TV debut with the show.
Johnny will be seen donning the hat of the judge of the show. Alongside Johnny, two more Marathi stars will judge the show. Besides, there will be four mentors guiding the contestants throughout the contest.
Talking about the unique concept of the show, Johnny said. “Humour exists and hence Johnny Lever exists in the show. Ek Tappa Out is a huge platform for the new talent and I think everyone should exploit this opportunity. Also, I'm really proud of being a Maharashtrian and feel honoured to be given the opportunity to be part of a Marathi show.”
And now Ek Tappa Out shall bring back the coveted comedian close to the Marathi audience besides giving a platform to some real talent. Auditions of Ek Tappa Out will soon kick off in various districts of the state.
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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.
