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Shirish Kunder’s ‘Kriti’ to release exclusively on Muvizz.com
MUMBAI: Kriti a short film produced by Muvizz.com and presented by actor Manoj Bajpayee, will be launched exclusively on Muvizz.com a video on demand platform. The poster which was released recently is a prelude to the 18-minute psycho-thriller which is scheduled to release in the month of June. Shirish Kunder’s debut short film will showcase the three leading actors, Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma in a very mysterious and spine-chilling manner as portrayed in the poster.
Manoj Bajpayee who will be seen in a completely unusual role as compared to his previous short films, Taandav, and Jai Hind, commented, “Acting in short films gives me an opportunity to work with different film makers and the digital medium offers such creative satisfaction”.
The film is an intriguing mix of drama and suspense which will keep the audience hooked throughout. It revolves around a writer (Manoj Bajpayee), who after an unexpected set of events finds himself in the middle of a psychological drama. Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma’s characters will further add to this mental whirlpool. Manu Rishi, who will be seen also in the film, will play a pivotal role as a police officer.
Piiyush Singh, Co-Founder, Muvizz.com says, “We are very excited to work with such immensely talented actors. Shirish has done a great job and we hope to create such amazing content with him again. ‘Kriti’ has been written in such a way that it will not only have a lasting impression but will also keep you thinking about the film long after it ends. We are sure the audience will enjoy the film and get to know about the work that a portal like Muvizz is trying to accomplish.”
Muvizz.com is a platform which aims to assist innovative filmmakers and quality cinema to gain global exposure as it is doing with ‘Kriti’.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
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.
