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Pluto TV in Canada debuts Desiplay TV, Viacom18’s first Hindi fast channel

The New Channel Provides Access to Awe-Inspiring Bollywood Movies, Fantastic Indian Stories, and Award-Winning Hindi Shows for Free

by MN4U Bureau
April 24, 2024
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Pluto TV, a streaming giant, launched DesiPlay TV in Canada. DesiPlay TV by Viacom18 is the first Hindi General Entertainment Channel on Pluto TV in Canada, showcasing Indian stories, top Hindi shows, and Bollywood movies. Enjoy popular Hindi serials like NAA AANA ISS DES LAADO, COMEDY NIGHTS WITH KAPIL, UTTARAN, and more with English subtitles.

Vanessa Case, VP Content, Pluto TV, Canada said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with IndiaCast on the brand-new DesiPlay TV channel, offering an array of diverse content to Pluto TV viewers across Canada. We are part of a diverse country, and our aim is to curate content that resonates with every viewer.” 

Govind Shahi, Executive Vice President, and Head of International Business, IndiaCast Media, said “DesiPlay TV, being the first Hindi general entertainment channel to launch on Pluto TV in Canada, marks a significant milestone as we bring the best of Hindi TV shows and Bollywood movies to South Asians for free. We are committed to entertain our ever-growing ethnic audience in Canada with a diverse array of quality content, ensuring that they experience the richness of Indian culture and storytelling right at their fingertips.”  

A few of the amazing series on the Desi Play Channel include:

COMEDY NIGHTS WITH KAPIL

Genre – Comedy

In this celebrity talk show, hosted by Kapil Sharma, the biggest Bollywood stars walk in, while Kapil’s entire family and neighbours’ barge in!  This outrageous family has always enthralled and entertained the audiences, with characters including Gutthi, Palak, Bua and Dadi.

MAHAKAALI
Genre – Mythology

If there is one goddess in Hindu mythology who is feared and revered at the same time, it is Kaali – the ultimate destroyer. But her personal life is also a part of this story, including her transformation from a mortal to Mahakaali, the Goddess Parvati and wife to Mahadev.

UTTARAN
Genre – Drama

UTTARAN is a popular Hindi show based on a tale of two friends with completely different backgrounds. Tapasya is the spoiled daughter of a rich man, while Ichha, her best friend, is the maid’s daughter. The series takes an interesting turn when Tapasya gets married, and the best friends are locked in a love triangle.

NAA AANA ISS DES LAADO
Genre – Drama

The critically acclaimed Indian TV show is a social drama that raises a voice against the oppression of women in the Indian hinterlands.

RADHA PREM KI DEEWANI
Genre – Drama

Despite all the differences between them, destiny keeps bringing Radha and Prem together. Will this attraction turn into a love story? One of the best Romantic Hindi shows, only on DesiPlay TV.

MRS. PAMMI PYARELAL
Genre – Comedy

After moving to Mumbai, Param desperately needs a roof over his head, especially when his best friend, Rahul, also gets kicked out of his rented apartment. The duo learns of a house up for rent, but the landlady has one simple condition – her tenants must be married! With no option left, Param and Rahul spin a web of lies and pose as husband and wife. What follows is a hilarious roller coaster ride, packed with friendship, love and absolute chaos.

Tags: DesiPlay TVGovind ShahiKapil SharmaPluto TVPremRadhaVanessa CaseViacom18

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