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Sony Entertainment Television’s superstar singer to bring forth singing ka kal
MUMBAI: After a successful season of Super Dancer, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), is all set to bring forth an exciting new journey, with its latest offering #SuperstarSinger. SET enjoys a stronghold in the weekend non-fiction genre and this show comes as a clutter breaking homegrown IP that will celebrate singing talent from across the country who are under 15 years of age. Taking on the mantle as judges will be multi-talented music-director, composer and singer – Himesh Reshammiya; the soulful Bollywood playback singing– Javed Ali and an established playback singer who has mesmerized one and all with her golden voice – Alka Yagnik. Co-produced by the independent business unit of SPN – StudioNEXT and The Talent Company (TCT), Superstar Singer will premiere on June 29 and will air every Sat-Sun at 8:00pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.
With an intent to identify the country’s Singing Ka Kal, Superstar Singer will provide a platform to aspiring contestants to be groomed and guided under musically adept mentors, thereby encouraging Guru-Shishya environment. This responsibility rests with the 4 captains Jyotica Tangri, Salman Ali, Nitin Kumar and Sachin Valmiki, who have travelled to various parts of the country and hand-picked talent who bring with them a refreshing sensibility and passion towards music. The captains will help the contestant at every level and go that extra mile to ensure the equal opportunity to learn and grow.
Hosted by Jay Bhanushali, Superstar Singer promises to be a rollercoaster ride filled with exceptional singing and stories that will inspire. From a young singing aspirant, all of 6 years old to a 14 year old insisting on performing with his pet and a 11 year old wanting to make her family proud, the show will unfold many such young dynamites. The chemistry between the judges and the Captains combined with extraordinary singing talent will make weekends much more refreshing and entertaining. Join the super trio of judges and the Fantastic Four Captains as they embark on this new journey to discover India’s First Superstar Singer!
Tune in to Superstar Singer from 29th June every Sat-Sun at 8:00PM only on Sony Entertainment Television
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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.
