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Star Gold premieres ‘Dhruva’ on 23 July, Ajay Devgn lends voice
MUMBAI: Star Gold claims to have has become synonymous with setting new benchmarks for every film it premieres and the channel now takes it a notch higher by becoming the first Hindi Movie Channel to get a Bollywood megastar to dub for a movie Premiere.
For the Hindi Television Premiere of ‘Dhruva’, Star Gold has brought onboard, superstar Ajay Devgn to lend his voice to the lead character, played by Ram Charan. Arbaaz Khan also lends his voice for the character of Siddharth Abhimanyu played by Arvind Swamy.
“Star Gold has been the official home to my films and, when the team came in with the opportunity of doing this first of its kind initiative for a television premiere, I instantly agreed. The journey of bringing Dhruva to life in Hindi has been as exciting & exhilarating as portraying any of my characters on the big screen,” says actor Ajay Devgn.
‘Dhruva’ took the Box Office by storm, and became one of the top three Tollywood box office hits of 2016. With Ajay Devgn onboard, the channel is confident to replicate the success with the film’s television premiere.
“We couldn’t think of a better fit than Ajay Devgn to lend his voice for this power packed film. While lending voices for big screen premieres of regional and international dubs is common, we wanted to set a new benchmark by bringing this trend onto TV Premieres. We aim to bring to our viewers, the big blockbusters of Indian Cinema as extravagantly as possible,” says Hemal Jhaveri, General Manager, and Exec. President, Hindi Movie Business, Star India.
Scheduled to premiere on 23 July 2017 at 8:00 PM, ‘Dhruva’ produced by Allu Aravind, follows the dramatic journey of IPS officer, Dhruva who is on a mission to bring down Siddharth Abhimanyu (Arvind Swamy), an evil genius who is the brain behind a massive medical mafia. Stylish, slick and replete with high octane action sequences and power packed performances – Dhruva is the perfect movie to enjoy on your home screens.
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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.
