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Pluto TV, a leading global player in free streaming television (FAST), has made a significant announcement for viewers in Canada by introducing Viacom18’s DesiPlay TV channel.
This marks the debut of the first FAST Hindi General Entertainment Channel on Pluto TV in Canada, offering a diverse range of content including inspiring Indian stories, hand-picked Hindi shows, and blockbuster Bollywood movies.
DesiPlay TV on Pluto TV in Canada features a lineup of popular Hindi TV serials such as “Naa Aana Iss Des Laado,” “Comedy Nights With Kapil,” “Uttaran,” “Mahakaali,” “Radha Prem Ki Deewani,” “Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal,” and more, showcasing renowned Indian characters. Additionally, viewers can enjoy their favorite Desi TV shows with English subtitles, enhancing accessibility for a wider audience.
Vanessa Case, VP Content at Pluto TV Canada, expressed excitement about the partnership with IndiaCast for the launch of DesiPlay TV, emphasizing Pluto TV’s commitment to curating diverse content that resonates with Canadian viewers.
Meanwhile, Govind Shahi, Executive Vice President and Head of International Business at IndiaCast Media, highlighted the significance of DesiPlay TV as the first Hindi general entertainment channel to debut on Pluto TV in Canada. Shahi underscored the channel’s mission to entertain the growing ethnic audience in Canada by offering a diverse array of quality content that showcases the richness of Indian culture and storytelling.
DesiPlay TV aims to cater to a wide range of preferences with its varied genres, including comedy, mythology, drama, and romance. Some of the highlighted series on the channel include “Comedy Nights With Kapil,” “Mahakaali,” “Uttaran,” “Naa Aana Iss Des Laado,” “Radha Prem Ki Deewani,” and “Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal,” each offering unique narratives and engaging storytelling.
With DesiPlay TV’s arrival on Pluto TV in Canada, viewers can expect a comprehensive entertainment experience that celebrates Indian culture and brings popular Hindi content to their screens, reinforcing Pluto TV’s commitment to providing diverse and engaging programming options for its audience.
