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SonyLIV expands its English entertainment library for premium subscribers
SonyLIV, the premium Video on Demand (VOD) service by Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) announced the addition of a slew of new international English shows and movies to its already extensive library of content in the genre. Premium subscribers can now experience more action, drama and adventure with the perfect line-up of English movies and series to binge watch on SonyLIV.
The new content catalogue includes crowd favourites like Total Wipeout (Seasons 02-06), Line of Duty (Seasons 1-3) and Fear Factor (Season 1). Besides these unique shows, SonyLIV will showcase movies like ‘The Secret Sharer’ – an adaptation of a short story by Joseph Conrad, ‘Anti- Social’ – a crime thriller featuring Meghan Markle, ‘The Rehearsal’ – a drama special, where a first-year acting student stumbles upon a sex scandal in his girlfriend’s family and is tempted to use it as a year-end show to impress his teacher, amongst others.
‘Line of Duty’, a BBC police procedural series has consistently ranked as one of the best cop shows of all time. It was included in the list of the Top 50 BBC shows of all-time in 2014 and – featured in the list of the 80 best BBC shows of all time in 2016.
The programme line-up also features ‘X Company’ (Seasons 01-03) a Canadian spy thriller. Set in the thrilling and dangerous world of WWII, it follows the stories of five recruits, whose ordinary lives are completely changed when they are selected to train as agents in an ultra-secret facility.
Viewers can subscribe and gain access to the exclusive range of new shows and movies on SonyLIV along with the existing selection of blockbusters like The Girl on the Train, Hitch, Terminator 3, The Help, Lincoln and many more.
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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.
