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&Pictures to premiere Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Khoobsurat’
MUMBAI: &pictures, has set the stage for the premiere of the modern day fairytale ‘Khoobsurat’ on Saturday, 11 July 8 pm. The ultimate family entertainer can be enjoyed by both younger and the older generation stars incandescent Sonam Kapoor, Bollywood hearthrob Fawad Khan and a fabulous supporting cast including acting heavyweight Kiron Kher and Ratna Pathak Shah.
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, a breezy romantic comedy ‘Khoobsurat’ narrates the story of perky and free spirited physiotherapist Mili (Sonam Kapoor) who due to the inability of her colleague has to treat a wheelchair-bound morose middle-aged noble Shekhar Singh Rathore (Hussain). Right from the word go, the very outspoken Mili finds herself to be a ‘royal misfit’ in the royal palace of Sambhalgarh, which is ‘manned’ by the lady of the house, Queen Nirmala Devi Rathore (Ratna Pathak Shah). The story further complicates when Mili ends up falling for AnchorPrince Vikram Rathore (Fawad Khan) who is antithesis of unabashedly vocal Mili.
Zee Hndi Movie Channels deputy business head Ruchir Tiwari said, “The essence of Khoobsurat is to love and be yourself and a refreshing love story that can be enjoyed by every member of the family. At &pictures, we aim at providing new and exciting content to our audiences and I am certain that the film will definitely be loved by all.”
With an interesting soundtrack composed by sound tripper Sneha Khanwalkar, the film also marks fabulous cinematography capturing the magnificent and palatial locations across Rajasthan.
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
