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Stand up comic Tushar Singh to produce and host ‘Peacock Comedy’
MUMBAI: Stand up comedy in India is going through an amazing revolution. In 2009 there were only a handful of active comedians in the country with only a couple places to perform. Since then there has been a boom in the number of comedians, venues and audience members. Now for the first time Rooftop Comedy in association with Audible.com is producing the first live audio comedy album to be released for an International audience, tapping into the top comedians India has to offer.
Producing and hosting these shows is Tushar Singh, a stand up comedian, host and producer from Los Angeles, CA who has recently moved to Mumbai to be part of the scene. Since starting in New York in 2005, he has performed at various clubs, colleges, festivals and private shows across the country.
Upon moving to Los Angeles in 2012, Tushar co-created Unnecessary Evil, a weekly stand up comedy showcase at the Westside Comedy Theatre in Santa Monica. In May of 2015 he was featured on the Fox television show Laughs with a performance at the Hollywood Laugh Factory. He is also the subject of feature length documentary called American Hasi that explores the emerging stand up comedy scene in India. The movie is set to release in 2016.
Here is a blurb about the show.
Rooftop presents Peacock Comedy, a live album recording to showcase the top comedy talent in India – performing in English for an international audience. Join for two very special nights in Mumbai’s famed Canvas Laugh Club to be part of this unique and hilarious stand-up comedy event hosted by Tushar Singh. Limited seating available for the 10:30 pm shows on Friday, 25 March and Saturday, 26 March.
Lineups:
Friday, March 25:
Abish Mathew Live, Addy Mitzy, Ashish Dash, Aamer Peeran, Sanjay Manaktala, Azeem Banatwalla, Kan Surka, Anuvab Pal!
Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/peacock-comedy-25th-march/ET00039579
Saturday, March 26:
Kanan Gill, Kunal Rao, Sundeep Rao, Karunesh ‘C’ Talwar, Rohan Danger Desai, Kunal Kamra!
Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/peacock-comedy-26th-march/ET00039582
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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.
