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MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year. The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour. Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India's Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny. Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite. The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage. The title itself signals resilience. "Still Alive" is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set. With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ace comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, has now ventured into a new domain. From singing, stand-up to hosting a show, acting and now he has become an entrepreneur. Yes! you read that right. The top comedian has opened a cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Ginni Chatrath. Kapil Sharma's brand new venture is called The Kaps Cafe. The official Instagram page of the cafe shared a video showing a packed space with guests lining up to enjoy the new space and food. "We're so grateful for the amazing turnout! Thank you for your patience as we try to seat everyone. Our ca ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): International Emmy winner Vir Das is set to treat his fans with his new stand-up special 'Fool Volume', chronicling everything from losing his voice and self-doubt to rediscovering joy. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 18. This stand-up special has been filmed across Mumbai, New York and London, making this not just a comedy special but a cross-continental rollercoaster. This Netflix special stems from Vir Das's speech loss experience before the biggest show of his career. What came next was Fool Volume: his ...Read More >
The video featured a clip of brawl with the satirical 'hum honge kamiyab' song playing in the background. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kunal Kamra mocked the Maharashtra Assembly clash with a satirical "hum honge kamiyab" video * The brawl involved BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad and their supporters * Kamra faced legal cases for a prior parody of Eknath Shinde but was granted protection from arrest Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...Read More >
Comedian and host Bharti Singh, who recently announced her second pregnancy, shared a heartwarming moment with her son, Laksh Singh Limbachiyaa, fondly called Golla. In her latest YouTube vlog, Bharti was seen tearing up as her two-year-old son adorably promised to take care of his soon-to-be-born sibling. Bharti's Emotional Moment With Golla In the video, Bharti asked her son, "Chota baby ko pyaar karoge na (Will you love the little baby)?" Golla, in his innocent yet confident tone, replied, " ...Read More >
In the last few months, several reports stated that YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam is set to make his Bollywood debut with a Dharma Productions film. He will reportedly team up with Wamiqa Gabbi for Kuku Ki Kundali, a quirky romantic comedy directed by Sharan Sharma. Now, Bhuvan has himself confirmed his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma. He shared a picture of the signed 'Artist agreement' with Dharma on his Instagram account, and expressed his excitement about his dream coming true. Bhuvan ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: For 50 years, Sholay has stood as the most celebrated landmark of Indian cinema. This Independence Day, NH Studioz -- one of India largest and most influential custodians of film rights -- will unite the country in a shared moment of nostalgia and pride by bringing the restored Sholay to audiences nationwide and beyond. - Restored version of the iconic film to air on Doordarshan and NH Studioz FAST channels this Independence Day as Sholay celebrates 50 years. The golden jubilee celebration will span multiple platforms: * Doordarshan - 1:00 PM telecas ...Read More >
Samay Raina also revealed that he had several "ulta seedha" thoughts while on the hot seat but refrained from making them. Samay Raina roasted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan during his recent 'Still Alive' show. During the show, the stand-up comedian recalled the time he appeared on Big B's Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2025 and revealed that he had lied to the actor regarding his grandmother being a big fan of the actor. "Dadi mar gayi hai meri. 7 saal ho gaye hain mere dadi ko mar ke," he sa ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A physics lecturer from a private college in Dakshina Kannada and two of his friends have been arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student.When the mental torture by the trio became intolerable, the girl narrated to her parents how she was being exploited. Subsequently, she went to Marathahalli police station along with her parents on July 5 and lodged a complaint seeking action against the perpetrators. Acting swiftly, the cops arrested the trio the following day. The accused are Narendra, a physics lecturer, Sandeep, a biology lecturer -- both work ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limited-edition comic book created in partnership with iconic publisher Amar Chitra Katha and delivered th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina, while appearing before the Supreme Court in a case related to allegedly mocking persons with disabilities, made a brief yet pointed remark that has drawn wide attention: "I support Mohak Mangal." The comment came in response to a reporter from ANI who asked Raina if he wished to say anything about the case. Avoiding direct remarks about the allegations, Raina instead chose to express solidarity with YouTuber and policy educator Mohak Mangal, who recently accused ANI of extortion disguised as copyright enforcement. Raina's appearance at Courtr ...Read More >
Netcore Cloud Strengthens Global Leadership with Strategic Hires in Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Netcore Cloud Logo 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 23 2025 | 1:00 PM IST PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Netcore Cloud, a leading agentic marketing platform, today announced three strategic appointments to accelerate its international growth and strengthen its leadership in Agentic Marketing. The company has named Vassil Mladjov as SVP, Agentic AI and Strategy, Deepthi Nagara ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about his experience during the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, revealing how a tense visit to a Mumbai police station unexpectedly turned into a heartwarming fan interaction. In his latest YouTube special titled 'Still Alive', Raina reflected on the controversy and the investigation that followed, sharing behind-the-scenes details with his signature humour. The show, which has already garnered over 5.3 million views, blends candid storytelling with comedy as the comedian revisits one of the most talked-about phases of his career. Raina Recounts H ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian television host Bharti Singh recently shared an emotional video on her YouTube channel where she was seen having a heartfelt conversation with her son Lakshya, fondly known as Gola, about the arrival of his soon-to-be sibling. The touching exchange won over netizens for its innocence, as Bharti prepared her young son for the changes that lie ahead. In the vlog, Bharti was seen gently explaining to Lakshya that he will soon have to share his mother's love with his younger sibling, but she was also assuring him that no matter what, she will always love him ...Read More >
India's Got Latent: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia recently appeared as a guest on a comedy reality show India's Got Latent, where he made an objectionable remark that quickly went viral. Following severe backlash, multiple complaints and an FIR were filed against him. Allahbadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has been embroiled in a controversy for making objectionable remarks about parents and sex in Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' which has sparked widespread criticism. As the controversy escalated, Allahbadia posted a video on X, apologising for his statement and admitting that a ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's online shopping spree is about to go from impressive to unstoppable because when 150 million new digital shoppers join the party and Gen Z starts calling the shots, even the most ambitious targets start looking modest. According to the new Google and Deloitte report titled The $250 Billion Commerce Frontier, India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple from $90 billion today to $250 billion by 2030. This explosive growth will be driven by four key forces Inspired, Intelligent, Instant, and Immersive which together are expected to add $100 billion to the sector. The ...Read More >
Sona also questioned those comparing Alia Bhatt to her co-host, Zakir Khan, and reminded everyone that the latter is a professional comedian. Singer Sona Mohapatra has come out in support of Alia Bhatt amid the massive trolling that the actress has been facing for her hosting skills during a recently held award show. In a video statement that Sona shared on Instagram, she reminded everyone that it was a live show and, therefore, there was no scope for editing. The singer explained that it is dif ...Read More >
Solapur, Feb 5 (PTI) Police have registered a case against 10-12 persons for allegedly assaulting stand-up comedian Pranit More in Maharashtra's Solapur after a performance, a police official said Wednesday. According to the police, the attackers were upset with More for his alleged comments aimed at actor Veer Pahariya, the grandson of former chief minister Sushilkumar Shinde. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: National Capital Records 57.89% Voter Turnout; Exit Polls Give BJP Edge Over AAP. A statement on behalf of More was put up on his social media account about the alleged assa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. The apex court recorded the presence of Raina, Goyal, Tanwar, Ghai, and Thakkar and directed them to file their replies ...Read More >
YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi regarding offensive content aired on his show "India's Got Latent." This appearance follows public outrage and repeated summonses after clips went viral, sparking controversy over derogatory remarks towards women. Raina had previously issued an apology and taken down the YouTube series after an FIR was lodged. YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, mont ...Read More >
Comedian Samay Raina has officially announced his comeback with a new comedy special titled Still Alive, marking his return to the spotlight more than a year after the controversy surrounding his YouTube show India's Got Latent. The announcement comes after a turbulent phase in 2025, when Raina found himself at the centre of widespread backlash linked to remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of the show. The incident quickly escalated into a national controversy, prompting Raina t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The man who made millions laugh has now made his fans emotional like never before. Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has made a powerful comeback with his new special 'Still Alive', opening up about his personal struggles, controversies, and identity. Samay used the special to directly address the controversy surrounding his banned show India's Got Latent and to reflect on his journey as a Kashmiri Pandit. From defending his bold comedic style to speaking about his parents' struggles and his difficult school days, the comedian struck an emotional chord with his audience. His return itsel ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) recently summoned comedian Samay Raina in connection with the 'India's Got Latent' episode. Samay Raina appeared before the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar. As part of a written apology to the Commission, he expressed regret over his actions during 'India's Got Latent'. The Chairperson made it clear to the comedian that it is very important to maintain the highest respect and sensitivity of women in human rights forums. She asked Raina to come out with such a statement of rights in the f ...Read More >
Comedian Sunil Pal was denied a chance to speak at a Mumbai event despite being felicitated, viral video shows organiser stopping him. A felicitation moment didn't quite go as expected for Sunil Pal in Mumbai and now, a video of the incident is all over social media. The comedian was invited on stage during an event and presented with a bouquet, suggesting he was being honoured. But what followed left many surprised. As Pal stepped forward to say a few words, the organiser on stage did not hand ...Read More >
Mumbai: One of India's most popular adventure reality shows, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, is all set to go on floors next month. As preparations pick up pace, the makers are reportedly reaching out to several well-known faces from the entertainment industry to join the upcoming season. While multiple celebrity names are already circulating online, a fresh addition to the rumoured list has caught fans' attention, comedian Harsh Gujral. According to reports, Harsh Gujral is currently in discussions with the makers, although things are still at a preliminary stage. I ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: Hazir Hai, the latest soulful single released by Times Music, has struck an emotional chord with audiences and celebrities alike. Featuring Anabhayin Bakshi in his debut performance, the music video has been widely applauded across the entertainment and sports community, with heartfelt shoutouts pouring in from cricket stars Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and entertainment personalities including Yashvardhan Ahuja, Farina Nezam, Pawan Shankar, Chetan Goel, and Shrey Mittal. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 04, 2025 D ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Comedian and actor Vir Das has been announced as one of the key guests of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, and will be feted for his contributions to entertainment and comedy. The 16th edition of the festival, which is held to showcase and celebrate Indian cinema to an Australian audience, will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. Das said it is "incredibly humbling" to be recognised by IFFM. "A festival that celebrates the diversity and strength of Indian storytelling. Comedy has always been my lens to view the world, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Streaming platform JioHotstar on Thursday announced "The Society", a new reality show to be hosted by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. Billed as a bold social experiment, the show brings together 25 contestants who will compete over 200 hours of high-stakes gameplay inside a controlled environment shaped around class-based divisions, a press release said. It will be co-hosted by influencer Shreya Kalra and premiere on JioHotstar on July 21. In the show, participants will be divided into three social classes -- Royals, Regulars, and Rags -- each representing varying le ...Read More >