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Swaroop Banerjee to head Zee Entertainment’s Live business
Mumbai, September 25, 2018: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a leading media & entertainment powerhouse, today announced the appointment of Mr. Swaroop Banerjee as the Chief Operating Officer – Zee Live.
In his new role, Swaroop will be responsible for the overall functioning of Zee Live, and will report to ZEEL MD & CEO, Mr. Punit Goenka.
Swaroop comes with over 16 years of experience in the integrated revenue models spanning across genres and has closely worked with teams in over 7 nations to constantly innovate the evolving culture dynamics in revenue generation platforms within the M&E space. Swaroop has managed revenue capabilities for new media digital content for platforms and brands in music, effectively creating IPR for Music, Lifestyle & Sports.
Previously, he has worked with Laqshya Media House, Viacom18, Star, MTV Asia, Zapak and Wizcraft.
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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.
