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Sab to find the next big comedy idol with ‘Comedy Superstars’
MUMBAI: Sushmita Sen, Sonu Sood and Shekhar Suman have been roped in to judge Sab’s latest offering Comedy Superstars. The show is an attempt to find the next big Comedy Idol.
A talent hunt, it will scout for the best comedians and potential entertainers from around the country. “The winner has to be a comedian, an out and out performer with the X-factor,” says a source. While Sen has in the past judged a celebrity dance show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Sood will be making his TV debut with the show. Both the actors have started shooting for the show which is slated to go on air very soon.
Comedy Superstars will see aspiring comedians from different segments of the society who participated in country-wide auditions held earlier last month.The makers are looking for someone who is not only a comedian but also an entertainer. The winner will be a package of complete entertainment who will win the hearts of the viewers.
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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.
