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YKBK48 Entertainment (P) Ltd launches “DEL48” & “MUB48” the Indian Chapter of the Sensational Japanese concept, “AKB48”
MUMBAI: YKBK48 Entertainment Private Limited launches DEL48 and MUB48 in India, the sister groups of the Sensational Japanese Concept, AKB48 Group. Sensational Idols like Rannvijay Singh, Hina Khan, Sangram U Singh inaugurated the event at the Grand Hotel in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
DEL48 will be operating from the capital New Delhi and will operate in the northern zone of the country, whereas MUB48 will focus on the entertainment capital of the country, Mumbai, and its surrounding regions, as projects for young girls across India who want to pursue their dreams. Registrations for DEL48 will be started first from 19th June, across north to select the final group of girls from thousands of entries aged between 12-20 years. An event to present the selected girls within this year is planned.
Speaking about the launch, YKBK 48 Entertainment’s CEO, Mr. Rohit Bakshi said, ‘India is a land of opportunities. Launching “DEL48” is a very exciting moment for us and for all the aspiring artists in India. For any nation to become prosperous, it must empower its women. A woman makes a home and empowering women is the way to the country’s development.
“DEL48” will be operating from the capital, New Delhi and will look after the northern zone of the country. It will act as a platform for young girls across India who wants to pursue their dreams of being an ‘artist’ and provide them exposure across platforms like theater, TV, and films. “DEL48” will guarantee exposure to the selected talents across various entertainment platforms.
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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.
