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Celebrated stand-up comedian, Neeti Palta joins star-studded mentor panel in the new season of Amazon Original Series, Comicstaan
MUMBAI: After a successful season 1 of the unscripted Original series, Comicstaan, Amazon Prime Video is set to release an all-new season of the one-of-its-kind popular comedy talent hunt. This time, Comicstaan Season 2 will see India’s favourite stand-up comedian, Neeti Palta joining this season’s panel of mentors and judges including Zakir Khan, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Kenny Sebastian, Kaneez Surka and Sumukhi Suresh in the hunt for India’s next big stand-up comedian. The second season of Comicstaan will soon launch only on Amazon Prime Video across 200 countries and territories.
Neeti Palta is popular for the female perspective she brings to comedy and is a favourite across borders, cultures and age groups. She was India’s first stand-up comedian to perform at Melbourne for the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival 2013. Like any good comedian, she draws influences from her life, especially as an Indian woman, the “Indian-ness” of her surroundings, daily irritants and current affairs.
Excited about Comicstaan Season 2, Neeti Palta said, “I am excited to be a part of the Comicstaan family, a unique unscripted digital comedy reality series that is on the hunt for the next big stand-up comedian. It gives me immense pleasure to be mentoring and judging budding comics on a platform where they will be tested on their ability to crack hilariously well-thought out jokes because Joke Karna Koi Mazaak Nahi!”
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Get ready to laugh with an all-new season of Comicstaan where ten contestants from across the country are chosen to compete for the winning title and mentored by comedian judges who are experts in their respective genres of comedy. Comicstaan is laugh-out-loud funny with carefully plotted jokes, quick-witted one-liners and hilarious memorable moments that are relevant in pop culture today.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
