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‘Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns’ gets an impressive opening
MUMBAI: Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns, produced by Endemol India that premiered on 7 February, 2015 has yet again won the hearts of the audience. The captivating launch episode garnered a stupendous 4.01 TVR for the Week six of TAM TV ratings. The sixth season of the reality show promises to be even edgier and contestants will be seen performing death defying stunts at the scenic locales of Cape Town, South Africa.
Hosted by Rohit Shetty, the show’s premier weekend, has grabbed more eyeballs than The Comedy Show with Kapil Sharma. The reality show was the sixth most viewed in the genre and received viewership of 8,593 TVTs. With the danger & entertainment factor doubled in the current season, Rohit Shetty and Endemol India has designed over 60 nerve wracking stunts to enrapture their audience. In this season the action quotient will be higher than ever before and the audience adrenalin is sure to reach its peak as fear will follow the contestants 24×7 in the ‘Darr Ka Ghar’. The format has some interesting twists this season and will have a special theme every week to add the surprise element.
Endemol India managing director Deepak Dhar, “The action packed blockbuster season of Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns has received an impressive opening. We are glad that viewers have liked the debut episode and will have more exciting and adrenalin pumping episodes in the coming weeks. The 4.01 TVR for the opening weekend episode is very encouraging and we are assertive of captivating the audience interest with some edgy stunts and nail biting moments.”
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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.
