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Airtel TV breaches 5 crore downloads mark on Android
MUMBAI: Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel’s video streaming app, Airtel TV, has clocked over 5 crore downloads on Google Play, the company said on Thursday. To mark the occasion, the telco has extended free subscription to Airtel prepaid and postpaid users from June 31 to December 31.
“We are thrilled at achieving this milestone and being able to scale up the app so rapidly. This is a strong endorsement from our users and a result of our unrelenting focus on delivering a world-class in-app experience,” Bharti Airtel CEO – Content and Apps , Sameer Batra, was quoted as saying by NDTV.
The app, which offers more than 375 live TV channels, over 10,000 movies and shows, was given a face lift in 2017 to enhance its reach. The recently concluded edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was streamed for free on Airtel TV. The app offers 15 language options.
In order to improve engagement through quality content, Airtel TV has partnered with Eros Now, SonyLIV, HOOQ, Hotstar, Amazon and AltBalaji. That’s not all. The company intends to pursue a similar model going forward to further innovate its offerings.
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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.
